When the coronavirus crisis became a worldwide pandemic, thousands of scientists pivoted their research efforts to help stop the spread of the virus. Ed Yong, a staff writer covering science for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has changed the scientific community and what mRNA technology means for future disease outbreaks. Source

2020 has been a year filled with challenges, such as COVID-19, political gridlock and a volatile job market. Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with CBSN how people can find hope and perseverance during hard times as the holidays approach. Source

On the 32nd anniversary of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced new charges against the man who made the bomb that brought down the flight that killed 270 people, mostly Americans. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source

Mr. Biden is set to join a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety. Source

The announcement of charges against the alleged top bomb maker came on anniversary of the attack. Source

Lawmakers are expected to approve a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill by the end of the day. It will include $600 stimulus checks for many Americans and enhanced unemployment benefits. Heather Long of the Washington Post joined CBSN to explain why many experts don’t think that’ll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run. Source

A major weekend of football has put some teams closer to the postseason, while dashing others’ hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson talked to CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green about the teams that are hoping to break their bad luck streaks, and if the Patriots are suffering after the loss of Tom Brady. Source

The $900 billion package includes $600 per-person cash payments — half of what people received in the spring. Source

UPS driver Anthony Gaskin was brought to tears when hundreds of people surprised him to say “thank you” for being a positive light in their Richmond, Virginia, neighborhood during the pandemic. Source

In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70 percent more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN to discuss the new measures. Source