Emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Levitan explains why he believes pulse oximeters are so important to preventing COVID-19 deaths. Levitan joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the devices are still needed, despite the new vaccine. Source

Pfizer and Moderna could be looking at a big check once their first round of COVID vaccines are distributed, despite a non-lucrative market and pressure to keep costs low. But the key for both companies may lie in the patenting process. Quartz reporter Annalisa Merelli joined CBSN AM to explain how the COVID vaccine compares to other vaccines on the market and why the mRNA patent could have larger implications outside of coronavirus. She also gave insight to life inside Bergamo, Italy, one of the hardest-hit town earlier on in the pandemic. Source

The woman who says she was the first to escape DOS, the woman-only secret society within the alleged cult NXIVM, is speaking publicly for the first time. In Keith Raniere’s arrest warrant, she was referred to as Jane Doe 2. But now, she’s revealing her name, face and story. Nikki Battiste spoke to her and reports from New York for a story only on “CBS This Morning.” Source

Some 885,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, while nearly half a million filed for self-employment benefits. Source

Lawmakers may be closer than ever to agreeing on a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill ahead of the holidays. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports on what could be inside the package and whether Americans could see another round of stimulus checks. Source

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is apologizing to Anjanette Young after newly-released body camera footage showed 12 male police officers raiding her home while she was naked last year. But the city’s legal actions against Young have left many wondering what the mayor knew and when. WBBM’s Dave Savini reports. Source

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came into contact with a person infected with the virus. Source

Doctors across the nation this week expected to receive the Pfizer vaccine with five doses in each vial. But to their surprise, they’ve found there may be more full doses available in each vial than previously thought. Errol Barnett reports. Source

A second COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna could inch closer to approval in the U.S. Thursday. The Pfizer vaccine is already being distributed at hospitals and nursing homes across the country. The massive vaccination effort comes as the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to break records in the U.S. David Begnaud reports. Source

Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, faces 12 felony charges, including driving under the influence and reckless driving, Source