The strain, which is believed to be more contagious, has been linked to a surge in cases in the United Kingdom. Source

The Trump administration had pledged 20 million doses of the vaccine by year’s end, but so far, not even 3 million shots have been given and just over 11 million doses have been shipped. Source

The first U.S. case of a new COVID-19 strain was reported as holiday gatherings led to record-breaking surges in coronavirus cases. Source

The debate over raising stimulus checks to $2,000 could have a ripple effect in Georgia’s Senate runoffs, which will decide which party controls the chamber. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne spoke to CBSN’s Chip Reid about what this could mean for the January 5th elections. Source

The DOJ said video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened. Source

Okung will receive half of his $13 million salary in bitcoin. Source

President-elect Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about his 100-day plan to turn the tide against the coronavirus pandemic. He said he would focus federal resources on speeding up vaccine distribution, which is falling behind the Trump administration’s promised schedule. Watch his full remarks. Source

According to the American Council On Education, more than 70% of HBCU students have limited finances. Source

Used in many food products, palm oil is a $65 billion global industry known for its exploitation of children overseas. An 11-year-old Tennessee Girl Scout decided to take action. Source

Biden says Americans need to brace for a “very tough period for our nation.” Source