Political roundup: COVID and Cabinet picks
CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers talk about the top political headlines with CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy.
Vaccine
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.
Hardest-hit Texas counties receive vaccine
Hospitals in some of Texas' hardest-hit counties have begun vaccinating. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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.
FDA panel endorses moderna's coronavirus vaccine
An FDA advisory panel has recommended emergency use of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. The FDA could authorize the vaccine as early as Friday and six million doses could be shipped out next week. This comes as the total number of cases in the U.S. tops 17 million and California becomes the epicenter of the nation's outbreak. Dr. Yves Duroseau, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN to discuss how the vaccines work.
"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."
FDA panel votes for Moderna vaccine
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday. Meanwhile the rollout of Pfizer's vaccine to frontline health care workers continues. Columbia University professor of epidemiology and medicine Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what the safety data shows.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine
A second coronavirus vaccine could begin shipping this weekend that will provide millions of additional doses to Americans. This comes as the U.S. sets another deadly record as the pandemic surges. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Extra doses found in Pfizer vaccine vials
Vials of Pfizer's COVID vaccine were found to contain an extra dose as a second vaccine is on its way to approval. Errol Barnett has more.
Pfizer vaccine vials contain excess doses, surprising hospitals and pharmacists
The FDA and Pfizer have given slightly different advice on how the extra doses should be used — or not used.
Doctor answers questions on COVID vaccines
Members of an FDA advisory panel voted 20-0 to recommend Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The FDA could authorize it within days, along with the Pfizer vaccine that health care workers started receiving this week. CBS New York's Dr. Max Gomez answers some common questions about the new vaccines on CBSN NY.
FDA panel looks at Moderna's COVID vaccine
The FDA is considering emergency authorization for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, as the nation continues to break records for daily new cases and deaths. Jennifer Gommerman, a professor of immunology at the University of Toronto, joins CBSN to talk more about the Moderna vaccine and the latest developments with the Pfizer doses.
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.
COVID vaccination effort ramps up in the U.S.
A second COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna could inch closer to approval in the U.S. on Thursday. The Pfizer vaccine is already being distributed at hospitals and nursing homes across the country. The massive vaccination effort comes as the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to break records in the U.S. David Begnaud reports.
Pfizer vials contain extra vaccine doses
Doctors across the nation this week expected to receive the Pfizer vaccine with five doses in each vial. But to their surprise, they've found there may be more full doses available in each vial than previously thought. Errol Barnett reports.
Biden to get vaccine next week
President-elect Joe Biden could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week. This comes as Vice President Mike Pence and his wife prepare to get vaccinated Friday in a public event. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN with more.
ICU beds running low in San Francisco
Dr. Grant Colfax, San Francisco's director of public health, said on Thursday that the region's COVID-19 cases remain at a dangerous level and there continues to be a shortage of ICU hospital beds. He urged residents to protect their loved ones and their neighbors. Watch his remarks.
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.
Ian McKellen receives COVID vaccine
"Lord of the Rings" star Ian McKellen said he felt "euphoric" after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.
Could Big Pharma cash in on COVID vaccine?
Pfizer and Moderna could be looking at a big check once their first round of COVID vaccines are distributed, despite a non-lucrative market and pressure to keep costs low. But the key for both companies may lie in the patenting process. Quartz reporter Annalisa Merelli joined CBSN AM to explain how the COVID vaccine compares to other vaccines on the market and why the mRNA patent could have larger implications outside of coronavirus. She also gave insight to life inside Bergamo, Italy, one of the hardest-hit town earlier on in the pandemic.
FDA clears way for second COVID-19 vaccine
By the end of the week, the U.S. could have two approved COVID-19 vaccines. The first, by Pfizer, is already being administered to frontline health care workers across the nation. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud got an exclusive look as nearly 5,000 doses arrived at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.
COVID vaccinations ramp up in U.S.
Americans start to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as deaths cross 300,000. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the process, and how long it will take.
Vaccine researcher: Virus fight is personal
Kathrin Jansen saw the deadly impact of COVID-19 in New York and it fueled her desire to develop a vaccine. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
First U.S. vaccine recipients on side effects
ICU nurse Sandra Lindsay and Dr. Yves Duroseau were among the first health care workers in the United States to receive a dose of the coronavirus vaccine. They join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Americans should trust the vaccine and the precautions people should take as the pandemic continues.
First nursing home residents get COVID vaccine
Although coronavirus vaccines have made their way across the U.S., there have been some hiccups. David Begnaud takes a look.
Bill that would end shutdown moves to full House for final vote
The Senate-passed funding bill that would end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.
Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Investigation
Visual investigation shows use-of-force violations against protesters
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
DOJ says it's investigating "violent riots" at UC Berkeley Turning Point USA event
The Justice Department is investigating protests outside of a Turning Point USA event on the University of California, Berkeley's campus, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, which she suggested was part of President Trump's crackdown on antifa.
Texas woman who threatened judge in Trump criminal case to be sentenced tomorrow
Texas woman will be sentenced Wednesday, after she pleaded guilty to leaving a threatening voicemail for the judge overseeing President Trump's 2020 election criminal case.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
Saudis to host investment summit in D.C. during crown prince's visit, sources say
Some deals announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in May could be finalized during his trip to D.C. to visit President Trump next week, one source said.
Exclusive
Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.