The U.S. saw 105,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, a sharp decline from the all-time high a week ago. New cases are beginning to trend down overall, but more than 118,000 Americans remain hospitalized and 330,000 have died since the pandemic began. Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease specialist and head of the COVID-19 task force at Good Samaritan Hospital in Long Island, New York, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the state of the pandemic. Source
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Investigators comb downtown Nashville for clues in Christmas Day explosion
Investigators are creating a wide perimeter around downtown Nashville, as they gather forensic evidence for clues about a Christmas morning explosion that damaged dozens of buildings and injured three people. Experts say they will rely on aerial photography, surveillance footage and even GPS data in an investigation that could take months to complete. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Possible human remains found near Nashville blast site, police say
Federal investigators are combing for clues in Nashville’s downtown area after an RV exploded there early Christmas Day. The blast, which police believe was intentional, damaged dozens of buildings and injured three people. Investigators say they discovered what they believe are human remains near the blast site. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
COVID-19 cases are trending down, but officials fear post-Christmas surge
Los Angeles is being severely impacted from a post-Thanksgiving surge in COVID-19 cases, as Americans across the country gather for Christmas despite health warnings. Overall new cases across the U.S. are beginning to trend down, but more than 118,000 people remain hospitalized. Michael George reports. Source
The underreported stories of 2020
CBS News Washington correspondents shared the top underreported stories of the past year with “Face the Nation” Source
Eye Opener: Investigators search for clues in Nashville explosion
Investigators are desperately for clues behind a recreational vehicle explosion in downtown Nashville. Also, the U.S. celebrated Christmas in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Two sentenced for selling alcohol to woman who caused fatal crash
Colorado State Patrol estimated Lindsey Ward’s blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash. Source
Unemployment aid: When would the $300-per-week benefit begin?
President Trump’s last-minute demands for the stimulus bill could add to delays in getting aid to jobless workers. Source
Only woman on U.S. death row gets reprieve
Judge’s ruling potentially sets up the Trump administration to schedule the execution after president-elect Joe Biden takes office. Source
One COVID patient is dying every 10 minutes in L.A. County
The news comes as millions of Americans show no signs they will heed health officials and ring in the New Year safely. Source