Texas has become the first state to reach 1 million confirmed COVID-19 infections, and hospitals in the state are struggling to handle the surge in cases. El Paso has even set up mobile morgues as the death toll rises. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins CBSN from El Paso with details. Source
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Here’s how Biden will work with Big Tech
Biden didn’t campaign on tech, but he faces issues including social media regulation and bridging the digital divide. Source
2020 Election Live Updates: Trump and Biden pause to mark Veterans Day
The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while Biden traveled to a war memorial in Philadelphia. Source
New York will require bars and restaurants to close by 10 p.m.
The new restrictions, an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, will go into effect Friday. Source
A dozen sickened in latest E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce
CDC investigating infections in six states following recall of product sold at 1,100 Walmart stores across U.S. Source
4 hospital workers win $6 million lottery jackpot together
Four coworkers have been playing the lottery together for about a year, and last week they got a surprise. The hospital workers had a winning ticket worth $6 million. Source
Biden plans sweeping reversal of Trump’s immigration agenda
With his defeat, Trump’s immigration policy changes are now vulnerable — and Biden’s team is eager to begin the process of undoing most of them. Source
GOP senators say they’re unaware of fraud in their races as Trump disputes election
Many Republican senators have held off on congratulating President-elect Joe Biden on his victory as President Trump pushes baseless allegations of voter fraud. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with several GOP senators who said they were unaware of any specific fraud allegations, particularly in their own races. She joined CBSN with more on that, plus how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might work with the new administration. Source
How Biden is expected to tackle issues with “Big Tech”
As President-elect Joe Biden begins work on his transition, there are growing questions about what the Biden administration’s relationship might look like with the powerful tech industry. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more. Source
Tropical Storm Eta churns towards the Florida coast
Storm watches and warnings are in effect along Florida’s Gulf Coast as residents brace for Tropical Storm Eta to make another impact. Heavy rainfall and severe flooding have been seen across the southern part of the state. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest forecast. Source