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

He was acquitted earlier this year of murdering Pearl but has been held while Pearl’s family appeals the acquittal. Source

U.S. sees deadliest week of pandemic amid record hospitalizations; “Season of Giving”: Business owner helps families pay overdue bills Source

West had gone into cardiac arrest on Monday and never regained consciousness while in the hospital. Source

Lawmakers passed a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, though President Trump had harsh words for it. Here’s what we know so far. Source

The travel and hospitality industries have taken severe hits throughout the pandemic. Some experts say airline travel and hotel stays may not return to normal for several years. Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the impacts of the pandemic on travel. Source