Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 94% effective in preliminary data from clinical trials. The news comes as the U.S. surpassed a total of 11 million cases of COVID-19. Reporter Bofta Yimam joins CBSN AM to talk about the latest on the pandemic. Source
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Louisiana family asks if race played a role in the handling of missing boy’s death investigation
The family of Black 15-year-old Quawan Charles says the teen’s disappearance in late October was not taken seriously by Louisiana investigators. He was found dead days later and police are now investigating his death as a potential homicide. Jericka Duncan spoke to the family and their attorneys. Source
Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on the economy
The president-elect is meeting with heads of major labor unions and companies like GM and Microsoft. Source
F1’s Hamilton after 7th world title: I’ve “walked this sport alone”
“I promise you I am not going to stop fighting for change,” Lewis said. Source
Biden COVID adviser: Next 2 months will be “most dangerous”
Michael Osterholm says the nation’s exponential growth in coronavirus cases is the most dangerous public health threat America has faced since the 1918 flu pandemic Source
Gayle King weighs in on new interview with Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama is weighing in on the 2020 election, President Trump and the political divisiveness gripping the country. He spoke to Gayle King in a new interview for CBS “Sunday Morning.” Gayle joins CBSN to talk about the former president’s comments on the state of the country, racial tensions and life after the White House. Source
Sports columnist on Kim Ng making history as first female GM in MLB history
Kim Ng has made professional sports history as the first woman to become general manager for a Major League Baseball team, and the first woman as general manager of any professional male sports team in North America. Miami Herald sports columnist Greg Cote joins CBSN to discuss the move. Source
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine shows success in testing
Moderna says preliminary results show its coronavirus vaccine is over 94% effective. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the latest developments, and emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss progress towards a vaccine and the challenges involved in distributing it to millions of people nationwide. Source
Judge rules that acting DHS secretary’s DACA suspension was invalid
A federal judge in New York ruled that an order by the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, rejecting new DACA applications and limiting renewal periods was invalid because Wolf was unlawfully appointed to the position. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss the impact on “Dreamers” who rely on these legal protections. Source
Doctors warn COVID-19 surge could overwhelm hospitals
Doctors are warning that a surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. could overwhelm hospitals. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN AM to explain how they’re preparing. Source