José Andrés keeping Americans fed and restaurants open

Celebrity Chef José Andrés has been feeding the hungry while keeping restaurants in business during the coronavirus pandemic. Chip Reid reports for our series "Season of Giving."

• Dec 22, 2020
• 01:47

Essential workers push to get COVID vaccine next

There's debate about who should be next in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Adriana Diaz reports in our series "Vaccinating America."

• Dec 22, 2020
• 01:49

Stimulus bill heads to Trump's desk

Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus measure that now heads to President Trump for a signature. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 09:33

Concerns over new coronavirus variant

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says containing the transmission of the coronavirus is key, in order to prevent the virus from mutating further. New variants of the virus has emerged in several countries, including the U.K. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from Newark Liberty International Airport, where travel is ramping up for the holidays, and Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss what scientists are learning so far about the mutation.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 10:45

Dads bake for essential workers

These two dads from Pennsylvania had a bakeoff to see who made the better chocolate chip cookies — and their competition turned into a movement to deliver treats for essential workers.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 02:55

Pandemic hurting teens' mental health

The social isolation and remote learning that has come along with the coronavirus pandemic has taken an especially harsh toll on teenagers. Clinical psychologist and author Ramani Durvasula joins CBSN to explain what adolescents are going through and how parents can help.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 07:22

New coronavirus variant raises U.S. concerns

A new mutation of COVID-19 may already be circulating in the U.S. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Angela Rasmussen, a virologist with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, about the new variant of the coronavirus.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 04:28

Health Secretary Azar on COVID-19 vaccines

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest in coronavirus vaccine development and distribution. He and Dr. Anthony Fauci are set to be vaccinated publicly Tuesday.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 04:40

Americans may get stimulus money next week

Relief is on the way to hard-hit Americans after President Trump signs the nearly $900 billion pandemic relief package Congress passed. Now, hundreds of dollars soon may be heading into millions of Americans' bank accounts before the end of this year. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 04:01

New York, Washington state impose curbs on passengers from U.K.

Moves are designed to keep a new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 from being brought to their states or spreading within them.

• Dec 22, 2020

Eye Opener: Congress passes COVID relief bill

The House and Senate have passed a $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill, which is now headed to President Trump's desk. Also, some European countries scrambled to impose travel bans after a new COVID-19 strain was detected in the United Kingdom. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 01:50

2020 turning out to be deadliest year ever in U.S.

COVID-19 the main culprit. Nation on track for 3.2 million deaths this year, at least 400,000 more than 2019 and first time ever over 3 million.

• Dec 22, 2020

Moderna COVID vaccine distributed in the U.S.

Moderna began shipping out 6 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine Monday across thousands of sites in the U.S. It comes days after a new strain of the virus was discovered in the U.K. CBS News correspondents Imtiaz Tyab and Mola Lenghi recap the day's news, then Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 11:38

U.S. yet to decide on U.K. travel ban

While some nations ban travel to and from the U.K. because of a new strain of COVID, U.S. airports are busier than any other time during the pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 02:17

Dozens of nations ban travel with Britain over new COVID strain

More than 40 nations have suspended flights to and from Britain amid the spread of a new variant of COVID-19. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:01

U.S. administers first Moderna vaccine doses

The CDC recommends essential workers — including teachers, first responders and those over 75 — receive the vaccine next. Errol Barnett has the latest.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 01:54

Coronavirus cases surge across U.S.

COVID cases are rising sharply in Tennessee and other states, as many people still say they plan to travel for the upcoming holidays despite warnings from health and government officials that another holiday surge could "completely break" the health system. National correspondent Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 03:14

How the coronavirus is changing scientific research

When the coronavirus crisis became a worldwide pandemic, thousands of scientists pivoted their research efforts to help stop the spread of the virus. Ed Yong, a staff writer covering science for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has changed the scientific community and what mRNA technology means for future disease outbreaks.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 05:10

UK tightens lockdown over new COVID strain

In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70% more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the new measures.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 02:22

Doctor on COVID-19 mutation in the UK

A new COVID-19 mutation has been identified in the United Kingdom, as vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna roll out both in the U.S. and the U.K. to frontline workers. Experts recommend people continue to observe safety precautions and limit travel as the country heads into the holidays. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus vaccine and the mutation of the virus now affecting the UK.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 10:29

Congress expected to approve $900B relief bill

Lawmakers are expected to approve a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill by the end of the day. It will include $600 stimulus checks for many Americans and enhanced unemployment benefits. Heather Long of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 07:09

12/20: CBS Weekend News

Congressional leaders reach agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief package; Adapting "The Nutcracker" for a socially distant holiday season

• Dec 20, 2020
• 20:49

"CBS This Morning" rewinds to fun 2020 moments

It's been a wild year for everyone. We've broadcasted from Studio 57, the Ed Sullivan Theater, and even our homes. The pandemic has kept us apart physically, but in many ways it has brought us together as a country. "CBS This Morning" takes a look back at some of the lighter moments we've shared from 2020.

• Dec 21, 2020
• 04:26

Food partnerships help families in need

A Vermont program is helping struggling families, restaurants, farmers and food producers as the pandemic continues to grip the nation. Stephanie Bonin, from the Brattleboro hub of Vermont Everyone Eats, joins CBSN AM to talk more about the program and the concern they face if funding runs out.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 06:02

Cuomo: New York COVID-19 shutdown "avoidable"

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday a shutdown that would close non-essential businesses is "totally avoidable" — and that he doesn't believe the state is destined for one. "Destiny is what we make it," Cuomo said at a COVID-19 briefing. Watch his remarks.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 07:38

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