“Just 100 days to mask. Not forever — 100 days,” Mr. Biden said. “I think we’ll see a significant reduction if that occurs with vaccinations and masking, to drive down the numbers considerably.” Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

There are signs that President Trump’s support among political allies may be slipping, as he hints that Attorney General William Barr could be next in his post-election purge of officials. Ben Tracy reports. Source

Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer. Source

The wedding at a Chicago-area hotel reportedly drew hundreds of maskless guests the same day Illinois saw a record number of COVID-19 deaths reported. Source

Social media company created jobs for foreigners who wanted permanent residency in the U.S., government alleges. Source

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Staten Island Wednesday night after a bar manager who declared the location an “autonomous zone” was arrested for violating COVID safety rules. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has details. Source

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump presided over the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree outside the White House, with music from the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Source

Farah has worked in the Trump administration for 3 ½ years. Source

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a briefing Thursday on COVID-19 in the state, which this week reported a record number of virus-related deaths. He urged residents to wash their hands, stay home and donate blood in the coming months, which he said “could amount to the most difficult in the public health history of this nation.” Watch his briefing. Source