Many big holiday meals wouldn’t be complete without a very small variety of fruit: cranberries have made their way onto dinner tables for generations, but not without a fight. However, the berries have a storied history, with farmers adapting to survive in an ever-changing industry. Nancy Chen has the story. Source
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Can you hear the bells? Inside the ringing history of these centuries-old objects
Whether it’s coming from the Vatican or your local house of worship, the sound of bells ringing is indelible. As Dana Jacobson found out, those reverberations continue to resonate with us after centuries of technological advances, proving that bells are definitely here to stay. Source
Extra Pfizer vaccine doses bring hope to one Ohio hospital
The FDA granted emergency authorization to Moderna’s vaccine. An initial batch of six million doses will begin shipping out this weekend, and Moderna says it hopes to make up to 100 million doses available in the U.S. by March. It comes one week after the approval of Pfizer’s vaccine, which is already being administered. Errol Barnett was the first to report that some vials of the Pfizer vaccine contained extra doses, and is now showing how that was enough to vaccinate even more health care workers and staff at one Cleveland hospital. Source
SpaceX closes out record year with 26th launch
The launch came two days later than planned because of higher-than-normal pressure in the rocket’s second stage liquid oxygen tank that triggered a last-minute “auto abort” Thursday. Source
Watch Live: DoD and HHS hold briefing on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The briefing comes after the FDA authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use on Friday. Source
“The Last Platoon”: A crushing look at the war in Afghanistan, through a marine’s eyes
The U.S. airbase in Bagram, Afghanistan, suffered a rocket attack Saturday morning. NATO said there were no reported casualties or damage to the airfield, but it’s the latest reminder that the U.S. is still engaged in the longest war in its history. The closing chapter of the war in Afghanistan is the subject of “The Last Platoon,” a new book by Bing West – a marine and one of the world’s great combat writers. Jeff Glor speaks to Bing about his book as well as his history of service, which began in Vietnam in 1966. Source
Saturday Sessions: Jacob Collier performs “In Too Deep”
British-born artist Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumental maestro of the 21st century. The genre-defying musician is already a four-time Grammy winner, and is nominated for another three at the upcoming awards show. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “In Too Deep.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Jacob Collier performs “Winter Wonderland”
British-born artist Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumental maestro of the 21st century. The genre-defying musician is already a four-time Grammy winner, and is nominated for another three at the upcoming awards show. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Winter Wonderland.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Jacob Collier performs “All I Need”
British-born artist Jacob Collier is a multi-instrumental maestro of the 21st century. The genre-defying musician is already a four-time Grammy winner, and is nominated for another three at the upcoming awards show. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “All I Need.” Source
Online shopping expected to hit $189 billion this season as storefronts struggle
As online holiday shopping sales are expected to hit a record-breaking $189 billion this season, many people are wondering what will be left of the physical landscape of American cities as businesses grapple to evolve in the face of a changing economy and restrictions forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Dana Jacobson speaks to experts in the real estate field to hear about the growing challenges faced by store owners and the landlords who rent to them. Source