Doctor on recognizing signs of depression
Dr. Daniel Bober, a forensic psychiatrist and former mental health policy fellow, joins CBSN to discuss how the coronavirus can take a toll on people's mental health and the stresses of the holiday season.
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Business owner helps families pay overdue bills
Florida business owner Mike Esmond knows what it's like to not be able to pay the bills. For Christmas, he's helping other families pay their overdue bills. Jim Axelrod shares more in our series "Series of Giving."
Tips to keep your animal companion safe this holiday
Make sure any treats left out for Santa are covered or in a place your pet cannot get to them.
Florida business owner pays families' overdue utility bills
Mike Esmond has paid off more than 100 delinquent accounts.
Fears of Christmas COVID-19 surge loom
Officials are imploring Americans to stay home for the Christmas holidays as coronavirus cases accelerate in states like California amid fears of a new, highly contagious strain of the virus. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
13-year-old starts charity for kids in need
13-year-old Jaxson Turner started his own charity - Never Too Young To Care - and he's proving just that. For Christmas, Turner raised $6,000 to buy gifts for kids in need, because he knows how great it is to see presents under the tree.
13-year-old raises money to buy gifts for kids in need
"The families at Samaritan Inn are already worried about being homeless. Why should the moms worry about Christmas presents?" Jaxson Turner told CBS News.
The Book Report: Gift ideas for book lovers
Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles offers suggestions for the bibliophiles on your holiday list.
Bishop T.D. Jakes talks finding hope in 2020
2020 has been a year filled with challenges, such as COVID-19, political gridlock and a volatile job market. Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with CBSN how people can find hope and perseverance during hard times as the holidays approach.
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Congressional leaders reach agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief package; Adapting "The Nutcracker" for a socially distant holiday season
Holiday shoppers adapt to pandemic
Brian Gregg, senior partner and leader for the North America Marketing and Sales Practice for McKinsey & Company, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the 2020 holiday shopping season is unlike any other — and how brick and mortar stores will survive as some shoppers hesitate to leave their homes.
A pilgrimage to Lalibela for Christmas
One family walked nearly 100 miles, telling 60 Minutes: "We were very tired, we were falling and getting back up throughout the journey, all to see the celebration here."
Holiday season marred by grief
As the pandemic continues its assault, the season usually defined by joy is increasingly marked by grief. Michael George reports.
Shooting sparks chaos at California mall
A shooting at the Great Mall near San Jose, California, left thousands of people scrambling as they were shopping during the last weekend before Christmas. CBS San Francisco's Katie Nielsen reports.
Guest leaves $5,600 tip for Ohio restaurant staff
"The words 'Thank You' seem inadequate for this gift... but Thank You Billy, for your generous spirit and for making a difference in the lives of people I care a lot about this holiday season," the restaurant's owner and chef said.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 20
Today on "Face the Nation," Congress moves closer to getting billions of dollars of COVID economic relief to Americans right before Christmas.
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020
As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves.
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.
New COVID-19 restrictions target Christmas gatherings and shops in U.K.
"It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Giant warrior robot towers over Japanese city
Japan got an early Christmas present this year, and it won’t fit under any tree. A giant walking, gesturing warrior robot is now on display in the port city of Yokohama, half an hour south of Tokyo. Lucy Craft got a close-up look at the high-tech wonder.
Mars spacecraft spots "angelic figure" near south pole
While Santa is gearing up for Christmas at Earth's North Pole, angels are getting into the holiday spirit on Mars' south pole.
84M Americans expected to travel over winter holidays
The U.S. saw a spike in cases following Thanksgiving, and 30 million more people are expected to travel for the winter holidays.
Miss USA helps connect inmates with their families
Miss USA Asya Branch is connecting inmates with their families through a program called Love Letters. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
Mariah Carey's Christmas song
More than two decades after its debut, there's still magic, and money, in a Christmas classic from singer Mariah Carey. This year marks the 22nd time "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has topped Billboard's Holiday 100 chart. Ben Tracy talks with songwriter Walter Afanasieff, who collaborated with Carey on the Yuletide perennial.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.