Pelosi and McConnell receive coronavirus vaccine
The top congressional leaders also encouraged other lawmakers to receive the vaccine as soon as possible.
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Joe Biden says he has "great confidence" in Hunter
The president-elect and Dr. Jill Biden are appearing on CBS' "A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Thursday night.
Google slapped with third antitrust suit in 2 months
Thirty-five states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam say search giant illegally squashed competition.
Bitcoin surges past $20,000, topping previous peak 3 years ago
Like other popular investments in times of uncertainty, such as gold, bitcoin has benefited from the pandemic.
Prince William and Kate release family Christmas card photo
Their youngest, Prince Louis, appears to have been caught mid-laugh in the cute shot.
Agency overseeing nuclear weapons hacked as part of massive cyberattack
The country's top cybersecurity agency says the hack compromised critical federal infrastructure, and according to reports the breach struck at least eight government agencies.
Tracking Biden's Cabinet picks as administration takes shape
Here's the list of individuals Joe Biden has selected for his Cabinet.
Sheriff of Michigan's largest county dies of COVID-19
Napoleon was Wayne County sheriff since 2009 and served as Detroit police chief earlier in his career.
Panel recommends use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA is expected to quickly approve the vaccine for emergency use.
8 nuns die of COVID-19 in one week at Wisconsin convent
Four of the eight nuns died on the same day, the convent said.
Video shows slain officer fighting "to the end" in bar massacre
Sgt. Ron Helus had tripped before he was struck by the fatal bullet, according to a prosecutors' report.
Free-meal program may end even as many Americans go hungry
Anti-hunger program in Vermont that pays restaurants to feed people in need is within days of running out of money.
Klobuchar says she feels "positive" about prospect of COVID relief bill
CBS News' Major Garrett spoke with Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Tom Emmer for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
Ex-police chief says mayor asked him to lie about Daniel Prude
La'Ron Singletary said he was fired after he refused to lie to the City Council to support Mayor Lovely Warren's narrative that she had been misinformed about Prude's death.
LA mayor in quarantine after daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Eric Garcetti said both he and his wife have tested negative.
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