A new surge in coronavirus cases is threatening much of the South this holiday season. Six states in the region have reported an increase in cases over the last week. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

This year his remarks were delivered via livestream from inside the Vatican instead of at the balcony to a crowd of thousands of followers. Source

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans are set to run out the day after Christmas. Congress passed another relief bill earlier in the week, but the measure was opposed by President Trump. Paula Reid reports from near Mar-a-Lago, where the president is spending Christmas. Source

Christmas cheer amid the pandemic: Bishop T.D. Jakes joined “CBS This Morning” to talk about how Americans are adjusting their Christmas celebrations and why he believes 2020 has made people more connected. Source

“We have learned to not take our loved ones and our friends for granted… I think that we have gotten back to what really matters,” says Pastor T.D. Jakes. Source

Company admits phishing email while pandemic is causing widespread economic woes was “insensitive.” The message was meant to test to see if they’d fall for it. Many did. Source

Millions of Americans are traveling on Christmas Day despite pleas from health officials. Also, concern is growing about a surge of coronavirus cases expected after the holidays. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Members wore hard hats and protective suits. The medieval Paris landmark suffered a devastating blaze in April 2019. Source

Colorado State Police trooper nabbed him in the act. Source

“What took you guys so long to find me?” document says he asked state troopers who arrested him after 15-hour manhunt. Source