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Ambitious program to vaccinate 450 million Europeans across 27 countries gets underway
The mass vaccination of 450 million European citizens, spread across 27 member countries got underway over the weekend. As Charlie D’Agata reports, the inoculations can’t come soon enough, with some EU countries struggling with their highest death and infection rates since the pandemic started. Source
Queen Elizabeth spends Christmas in Windsor for the first time in 32 years as she self-isolates
In her annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth praised the spirit of those who have been challenged by the pandemic. The monarch is spending the holiday in isolation, capping what been a turbulent year for the royals. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
President Trump ends delay, signs COVID-19 economic relief package
President Trump signed a bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package Sunday, ending a days-long standoff with Congress. The bill also includes $1.4 trillion in funding to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Trump finally signs COVID relief bill and funding measure to avert government shutdown
President Trump has finally signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill and funding measure to avert a government shutdown. This comes after days of urging Congress to increase direct payments to Americans to $2,000, which most Republicans opposed. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to explain the latest developments. Source
Doctor: COVID vaccine distribution “a logistical nightmare”
With millions having traveled for the holidays, health experts warn the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to come. One in every 17 people in the U.S. have been infected with the virus, and one in 1,000 Americans have died. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Santa Monica, California, where every ICU bed is full, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medcal Center, joined CBSN to discuss the logistical challenges of the massive vaccination campaign. Source
Watch Live: Biden speaks after briefing from national security teams
Mr. Biden’s remarks come after President Trump finally signed the coronavirus relief package. Source
Climate change sparks new round of water wars, threatens ranchers, wildlife and recreation
A century-long feud between Los Angeles and rural communities where the city gets much of its water is heating up again. Some believe the city’s water agency is “stealing” water again, like they claim it did in the early 20th century. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
How to address Americans’ concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines
Public confidence in the coronavirus vaccine appears to be growing, but many people in the U.S. are still unsure if they feel comfortable getting the vaccine, despite its importance in getting the pandemic under control. Professor Gretchen Chapman of Carnegie Mellon University joins CBSN to discuss why a unified message about the vaccine will be so important. Source
President Trump averts shutdown by signing government spending bill
After threatening to derail the pandemic relief deal, President Trump signed the bill and spending package this weekend. Millions of Americans now await their much anticipated stimulus checks or unemployment benefits. Paula Reid reports. Source