President Trump responded to a massive cyberattack on the U.S., downplaying its severity and impact. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Russia for the hack, which affected at least seven government agencies and went undetected for months. Erica Borghard, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
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The Atlantic reports the next 6 months “will be vaccine purgatory”
Many more Americans could soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the FDA has given Moderna’s vaccine emergency use authorization. Sarah Zhang, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to talk about her reporting, “The Next 6 Months Will Be Vaccine Purgatory.” Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (December 20)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
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FDA approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine; Musician Jacob Collier on finding his unique sound Source
Flu numbers are down as COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S.
The CDC reports a record number of flu vaccines have been distributed across the U.S. this season. Source
What is the risk of allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccines?
A few people have had allergic reactions to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine since it was released to the public, but allergy experts say it’s extremely rare. Source
Third allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine reported in Alaska
Severe allergic reactions can occur with any vaccine, but are extremely rare. Source
From 1991: Paul McCartney on his “Liverpool Oratorio”
He’s written hundreds of songs, as a Beatle, as the frontman of Wings, and as a solo performer. But Paul McCartney faced new challenges when he was commissioned to write a work for orchestra, soloists and chorus. Correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with McCartney about his “Liverpool Oratorio,” then in rehearsals for its U.S. premiere at New York’s Carnegie Hall. She also spoke with conductor Carl Davis; Walter Turnbull, director of the Boys Choir of Harlem; and Robert Bass, conductor of the Collegiate Chorale, about their participation in a landmark work by one of the 20th century’s greatest songwriters. [Originally broadcast on “Sunday Morning” November 17, 1991.] Source
New COVID-19 restrictions target Christmas gatherings and shops in U.K.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Source
Pence reveals Space Force troops will be called “guardians”
In response, James Gunn, the director of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, tweeted, “Can we sue this dork?” Source