Historic firsts you may have missed in a turbulent 2020
From people like Kamala Harris to movies like "Parasite," many barriers were broken in 2020.
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Caitlin O'Kane is New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She previously worked at NBC as a page and at ABC News. She writes about a variety of topics, from politics to entertainment, and produces "The Uplift," CBS News' streaming show that focuses on good news and heartwarming stories.
From people like Kamala Harris to movies like "Parasite," many barriers were broken in 2020.
The death toll from COVID-19 on three separate days last week was greater than the number of Americans killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
"When I say she saved my life, I don't take that figuratively, I mean she literally did," Sean Noriega said.
Waters told the rapper she is "incredibly proud" of how she has used her platform.
"Mr. DC" revealed the struggles he overcame in a moving speech when he accepted the Teacher of the Year award.
"We are all Lakers today" and several other moving quotes made the list.
Jocelyn Benson said the protesters arrived just after she and her 4-year-old son finished decorating for Christmas and made "unambiguous, loud and threatening" demands.
"There are more people in need this year and there will be fewer red kettles out and about," the actress said.
Pat found herself retired – and bored – and it was her granddaughter who convinced her to go back to school.
"In the grand scheme of things, canceling a big wedding isn't the worst thing that could happen," the bride said.
Page posted that he felt "overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey."
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Both women are familiar faces on the CBS talkshow and will replace two departing co-hosts.
Timberlake heard about his fellow Tennessean, who has become local celebrity because of the way he spreads joy.
"This is not a spectator event as it is in the past," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said.