Pfizer says its new coronavirus vaccine has proven to be more than 90% effective, and it could be used before the end of the year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in California v. Texas, a landmark case that could eliminate health care coverage for over 20 million Americans. Jan Crawford reports. Source

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar joins “CBS This Morning” following drug maker Pfizer’s announcement that its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective. Azar discusses his hope for the vaccine, how the government will distribute it and how the White House will transition to a Biden administration in January. Source

El Paso, Texas is struggling with ICUs amid a surge in coronavirus cases, while Utah’s governor is now issuing a mandatory mask order. David Begnaud reports. Source

President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team is considering legal action against the General Services Administration as it continues to block his full access to federal agencies, citing a resolution to the election by either President Trump or the electoral college. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

The Biden team is considering legal action in order to be able to begin their transition while President Trump refuses to concede. Also, the president announced on Twitter that he fired Defense Secretary Esper. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The ancient create is facing possible extinction. Its blood is used to help keep vaccines and IV medicines free of contamination. Source

Arguments in the challenge to Obamacare’s individual mandate are set against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. Source

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a “criminal junta,” not start a war. Source

. “I am humbled to play a small role in this momentous season of American history,” Barber said. Source