Warner Bros. is taking the unprecedented step of making all of its 2021 movie releases available on its HBO Max streaming service at the same time they’re released in theaters. Sharon Waxman of The Wrap joined CBSN to break down what that means for the movie industry. Source
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COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. Source
Trump orders most US troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad. Source
Trump continues to push false election fraud claims despite legal defeats
President Trump focused Friday on more baseless claims of a rigged election, even as he continues to face legal defeats. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Bipartisan $908 billion stimulus plan gains momentum on Capitol Hill
Congress has been gridlocked over more coronavirus relief since May. But suddenly, leaders are talking and expressing new optimism they can cut a deal fast. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
Santa adjusts to new normal amid coronavirus pandemic
Santa Claus and his helpers are taking extraordinary steps during the COVID-19 pandemic to still be able to talk with children and learn more about their Christmas wishes. Steve Hartman reports for “On The Road.” Source
Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said. Source
San Francisco Bay Area issues new stay-at-home order
“We don’t think we can wait for the state’s new restrictions to go into effect. This is an emergency,” one official said. Source
3 former presidents say they’d take COVID-19 vaccine on camera
“I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just so that people know that I trust this science,” Obama said. Source
CDC urges indoor mask use amid COVID-19 surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who have been potentially exposed to the coronavirus should wear a mask inside their homes to protect their families. Adriana Diaz has details. Source