As millions of students continue the school year with remote learning, there are growing concerns due to the number of failing grades are on the rise. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look. Source
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Fauci talks coronavirus vaccine effectiveness and immunity
“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, about the coronavirus vaccine and what we can expect over the next few weeks ahead of the holidays. Source
Teen scientist selected as Time Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year”
Gitanjali Rao, 15, has been named Time Magazine’s first-ever “Kid of the Year.” The teen scientist has been taking on some of the world’s biggest problems, including inventing a lead testing kit inspired by Flint, Michigan. Adriana Diaz shares her story. Source
5 things to know about coronavirus vaccines from Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country is in “for some significant pain and suffering the next couple of months” before a vaccine has an impact on the spread of coronavirus. Source
What were the most popular Twitter trends this year?
This past year has been a rollercoaster of a ride – here’s a look at how people kept themselves entertained and engaged with one another on Twitter in 2020. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, December 7, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Uber sells self-driving cars unit to Aurora Innovation
Ride-hailing giant moving to cut costs after business vaporized during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Ex-CIA head: Intelligence community will recover under Biden
The former CIA director said intelligence “would be dead” if Trump won a second term. Source
Former CIA director says intelligence community will recover under President-elect Biden
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden told CBSN’s “Red & Blue” that he believes that the intelligence community will recover under President-elect Joe Biden after it faced repeated attacks from President Trump over the past four years. If Mr. Trump had won the 2020 election, Hayden said, intelligence “would be dead.” Source
Melania Trump unveils new White House tennis pavilion
The first lady was criticized earlier this year when she revealed plans for the pavilion at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Source