Three doctors documented their experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to give an in-depth look at what it’s like and the symptoms they felt. Doctors Erica Harris, Gabe Bosslet and Charles Thompson recorded video diaries over a period of three to six days. Source

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook received his first COVID-19 vaccine dose. He describes his experience and advises Americans on what they can expect when it’s their turn. Source

Once one of the biggest musical stars on the planet, Nat King Cole’s Christmas music is still an essential part of the holiday season. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller shares one woman’s story of love, loss, reunion and discovery that her grandfather was the legendary Nat King Cole. Source

Meg Oliver introduces viewers to Hope Renovations, a nonprofit from North Carolina that focuses not only on training women, but also on construction work for older adult’s homes in the area. Source

President Trump announced controversial new pardons for key 2016 campaign figures Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, charged by special counsel Robert Mueller in the Russia probe. They’re the latest in the president’s trend of showing clemency to those in his inner circle. Paula Reid reports from West Palm Beach, Florida. Source

More than one million Americans have received the vaccine, but more than 325,000 people have now died from coronavirus. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

President Trump announced another round of pardons and commutations on Wednesday, with former advisers Paul Manafort and Roger Stone both on the list. Also, American airports are buzzing with travelers despite warnings from health officials. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Workers can withdraw or borrow up to $100,000 from 401(k)s under new COVID-19 aid package. Retirement planners say only do this if necessary. Source

Health officials there say unlike the new ones in Britain and South Africa, this one doesn’t appear to be more contagious than earlier strains. Source

But slight signs of hope have emerged: more than 128,000 vaccine doses administered and a modest decline in the state’s transmission rate. Source