Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “Your Longing Is Gone.” Source

The cover of the latest issue of CBS’ WATCH Magazine features “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller, along with CBS News’ Jeff Pegues and Jericka Duncan. They are the subjects of the cover story “Through Their Eyes,” and each of them share some important thoughts on journalism, diversity and the stories that shaped 2020. Source

Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. Melua joined “CBS This Morning” to perform “A Love Like That.” Source

According to a study published by the global think tank Coqual, Black Americans make up 10% of college graduates, yet represent less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs and only 3.2% of executives and senior-level managers. On average, 58% of Black people indicated they perceived racism in their jobs. Michelle Miller reports on how nonprofit Manage Leadership for Tomorrow is working to change this picture, by building ladders of opportunity to help people of color gain equal access to corporate jobs. Source

His sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 28. Source

President Trump is lashing out at the Supreme Court after it rejected his latest effort to overturn the results of the presidential election in a 7-2 vote. The court shot down a push from Texas to block electors in four battleground states from voting in the Electoral College. Mr. Trump accused the Justices of “showing no wisdom and no courage” on Twitter. Chip Reid reports. Source

The FDA’s approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine came on the deadliest day in the U.S.’ battle against the pandemic. More than 3,300 people died of the virus, with the country’s total death toll nearing 300,000. Janet Shamlian reports on the struggle facing hospitals and health care workers across the country. Source

The FDA has approved the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine. About 3 million doses of Pfizer’s vaccine are expected to be shipped as early as the weekend. Tom Hanson reports on the beginning of what will be the largest vaccination effort in American history. Source

The FDA has officially given the green light for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, with millions of doses readying to ship nationwide. Also, the Supreme Court rejected a Texas lawsuit backed by President Trump aimed at overturning the presidential election results. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The high court agreed to take the case at President Trump’s urgent request Friday. Source