President-elect Joe Biden held a press event in Wilmington, Delaware, to introduce his nominee to head the Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, the top education official in Connecticut. Watch their remarks. Source Read More »
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Trump threatens to reject stimulus deal and issues controversial pardons
President Trump is demanding Congress renegotiate its $900 billion stimulus package to include $2,000 checks for Americans. He also announced pardons for several controversial allies, including war criminals and ex-GOP members of the House. CBS News’ Chip Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House. Source Read More »
Priced out: L.A.’s hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals’ Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.’s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced ... Read More »
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the COVID vaccine
“Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot… No big deal.” But then the emotional impact of the moment set in. Source Read More »
Trump delays signing of $900 billion COVID-19 relief package
President Trump has not yet signed the bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief bill passed by Congress. He says he wants the individual stimulus checks to be larger, something Democrats have been fighting for. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source Read More »
Doctor on recognizing signs of depression as holidays arrive amid pandemic
Dr. Daniel Bober, a forensic psychiatrist and former mental health policy fellow, joined CBSN to discuss how the coronavirus can take a toll on people’s mental health and the stresses of the holiday season. Source Read More »
Israel’s government collapses, forcing fourth election in two years
Israelis will head to the polls for the fourth time in two years in March after the country’s parliament was unable to pass an annual budget by Wednesday night’s deadline. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv joins CBSN for a closer look at what this means for Israel’s future. Source Read More »
Lakers receive championship rings with special tribute to Kobe Bryant
LeBron James posted a message dedicated to Bryant on Instagram with his ring: “Love and miss you my brother!” Source Read More »
Dr. Jon LaPook shares a firsthand look at getting the coronavirus vaccine
Millions of health care workers are getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. They include CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jon LaPook, who is a physician at NYU Langone Hospital in New York City, making him eligible for the vaccine now. He joins CBSN’s Tom Hanson for a closer look at what it was like for him. Source Read More »
Drugstore giants rush to hire for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS, Walgreens and Kroger among those hiring as large chains ready to play part in nationwide immunization effort. Source Read More »