Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist

As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better.

• Dec 20, 2020

Moderna vaccine given emergency use authorization

Moderna has become the second coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to be authorized for emergency use. Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, executive director of public health computational and operations research and professor of public health and management at the City University of New York, joined CBSN with the latest on this vaccine and distribution efforts.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 11:46

The Atlantic: Next half a year will be "vaccine purgatory"

Many more Americans could soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the FDA has given Moderna's vaccine emergency use authorization. Sarah Zhang, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to talk about her reporting, "The Next 6 Months Will Be Vaccine Purgatory."

• Dec 19, 2020
• 6:55

Extra Pfizer vaccine doses spur optimism

The FDA granted emergency authorization to Moderna's vaccine. An initial batch of six million doses will begin shipping out this weekend, and Moderna says it hopes to make up to 100 million doses available in the U.S. by March. It comes one week after the approval of Pfizer’s vaccine, which is already being administered. Errol Barnett was the first to report that some vials of the Pfizer vaccine contained extra doses, and is now showing how that was enough to vaccinate even more health care workers and staff at one Cleveland hospital.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 3:41

Storefronts struggle as online shopping booms

As online holiday shopping sales are expected to hit a record-breaking $189 billion this season, many people are wondering what will be left of the physical landscape of American cities as businesses grapple to evolve in the face of a changing economy and restrictions forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Dana Jacobson speaks to experts in the real estate field to hear about the growing challenges faced by store owners and the landlords who rent to them.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 5:46

FDA approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine

A second COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for distribution in the U.S. The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s vaccine Friday night clears the way for the pharmaceutical company to immediately ship millions of doses, likely beginning with hospitals. Tom Hanson is following the developments.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 3:56

Doctor on U.S.-wide vaccination effort

The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine sets the stage for millions of doses to be shipped as early as Sunday. The promising news comes as the U.S. grapples with rising cases. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how the two vaccines will shift the fight against the pandemic.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 3:42

Eye Opener: FDA green lights Moderna vaccine

The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Congress has agreed to fund the government for another two days, giving lawmakers extra time to pass a pandemic relief bill. All that and all that mattes in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 2:09

Moderna vaccine on verge of emergency authorization

The Moderna vaccine is poised to get emergency use authorization from the FDA. Once approved, more than six million initial doses will ship out across the country. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 4:18

New demands stalling COVID-19 relief bill

The $900 billion relief bill is hanging in the balance after GOP Senator Pat Toomey tried to insert a provision. Nancy Cordes shares the latest.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 1:06

Americans struggle to feed families amid COVID-19

Americans are relying on food banks, going hungry as they struggle financially during the pandemic. Mark Strassmann has more.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 2:17

Congress near deal on COVID-19 relief

Congress is scrambling to pass a new coronavirus relief package and government funding bill by midnight before the government shuts down. While negotiations are taking longer than lawmakers anticipated, they're hopeful they'll be able to strike a deal. Molly Hooper, a CBS News political contributor and host of the "Article One" podcast, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from today's talks.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 8:29

Crafty Wonderland brings artists together

In 2006 Cathy Zwicker and Torie Nguyen decided to launch a handmade craft market at a basement concert venue in Portland, Oregon. Since then, they've established their own retail stores and have had to move their events to the Oregon Convention Center. Their holiday craft markets usually draw 20,000 people over the course of a weekend, but this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, Zwicker and Nguyen decided to go virtual.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 2:27

How big names help people get their vaccines

In the “CBS This Morning” series Vaccinating America, efforts to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccines are covered. A series of ad campaigns in the coming weeks will try to educate people about vaccine safety and effectiveness. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a closer look at past public service campaigns including Elvis, Smokey the Bear and other celebrities.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 3:51

Hardest-hit Texas counties receive vaccine

Hospitals in some of Texas' hardest-hit counties have begun vaccinating. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 2:37

Lawmakers push to finalize stimulus deal

Congressional leaders are still working to finalize a new coronavirus relief package, with protections for millions of Americans set to expire in days. With government funding set to expire at midnight on Friday, lawmakers also face the specter of a brief shutdown over the weekend. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 2:21

FDA panel recommends Moderna vaccine

If approved, nearly 6 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine could be shipped across the country starting this weekend. It comes as hospitals continue to be inundated with COVID-19 patients. David Begnaud reports.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 4:02

"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 17, 2020

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

• Dec 17, 2020
• 1:53

Doctor argues why pulse oximeters are needed

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Levitan explains why he believes pulse oximeters are so important to preventing COVID-19 deaths. Levitan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why the devices are still needed, despite the new vaccine.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 5:02

NYC holiday season in the time of COVID-19

In a year unlike any other, Anthony Mason walks around his native New York City to take stock of the pandemic's impact on this city's iconic holiday season. Mason goes Christmas wreath shopping with Cyndi Lauper, walks down shuttered Broadway with Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, watches New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck dance "The Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker," and visits with Central Synagogue's Cantor Mutlu for a Hanukkah message that meets the moment for a city that has survived and continues to endure.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 6:25

Leaders criticized over pandemic response

A recent article in The Atlantic looks at how state and federal leaders have continued to give conflicting guidance to the American public about the spread of the coronavirus. The author of that article, Derek Thompson, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss his reporting.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 7:29

CVS offers $250 bonus to 200,000 employees for pandemic work

Drugstore chain that's player in COVID-19 fight says it will spend about $60 million to give workers extra cash.

• Dec 17, 2020

FDA considers Moderna vaccine

Food and Drug Administration advisers are holding a key meeting Thursday to consider approving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine candidate for emergency use. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud and internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider join CBSN with the latest on the United States' dire fight against the deadly disease, including extra doses in Pfizer's vaccine vials as well as concerns about rare allergic reactions.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 9:44

COVID-19 relief deal within reach

Democrats and Republicans have made concessions on a COVID-19 relief package, making the passage of a deal look more likely. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke to Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about what to expect as talks progress and the implications of the concessions both sides made.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 8:44

Congress close to agreeing on COVID relief

Lawmakers may be closer than ever to agreeing on a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill ahead of the holidays. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what could be inside the package and whether Americans could see another round of stimulus checks.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 2:18

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