The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is getting more dire by the day. Estimates show one American is dying from the virus every 30 seconds. Meanwhile, cases and hospitals are skyrocketing as experts warn the worst is yet to come as CBS News correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the fight against COVID-19. Source
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Julián Castro optimistic about Latino voter turnout in Georgia
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary said he’s “confident” Latino voters will be a show of force for Democrats. Source
Iran ramps up uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean tanker
Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Tehran after an international watchdog group confirmed Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium. Reva Goujon, head of strategic intelligence at Martin+Crumpton Group, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what the recent provocations could mean for the incoming Biden administration. Source
Julián Castro on Latino and youth vote in Georgia Senate runoffs
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro is campaigning on behalf of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs on Tuesday. Castro joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss why the Latino and youth vote are crucial to Democrats’ victory. Source
D.C. National Guard to activate troops for pro-Trump rally
Thousands of Trump supporters are expected to protest the election results this week. Source
Siblings fill missing piece of puzzle industry
William Jones and Ericka Chambers started their own business after they felt the puzzle industry was missing pieces. Omar Villafranca shares their story. Source
COVID vaccination sites hit with overwhelming demand
With vaccinations in the U.S. far behind schedule, the FDA is considering cutting doses of the Moderna vaccine in half to double its supply and speed up distribution. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Democrats demand criminal probe into Trump call with Georgia official
In a phone call that was recorded and released, President Trump is heard pressuring Georgia’s secretary of state to fabricate election records. Democrats are now calling for a criminal investigation. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source
Pharmacist allegedly had false belief vaccine would change DNA
Steven Brandenburg is accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine by leaving vials out of the refrigerator overnight. Source
Republicans divided over challenging Biden’s election victory
Some Republicans plan to contest President-elect Joe Biden’s win, despite concrete evidence of fraud. The lack of proof has led other Republicans to dub the effort “unconstitutional” and “dangerous.” Nancy Cordes reports. Source