In mid-December, Time magazine announced its “Person of the year.” Or, really, “Persons of the Year” as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were named the winners. In the latest episode of...
Northeast braces for major snowstorm
A severe winter storm is in store for millions of Americans in the Northeast, with heavy snow and powerful winds expected. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest...
Mitch McConnell congratulates Biden and Harris on winning 2020 election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. The powerful Kentucky Republican congratulated Mr. Biden and Vice President...
U.S. federal agencies hacked by foreign entity
The Department of Commerce and the U.S. Treasury were hacked in an undetected, monthslong operation. Experts believe the cyberattack was by a foreign entity, and many officials blame a Russia-affiliated group for the...
Vaccinations begin, Etna erupts, sea foam-covered beaches; World in Photos
A look at the top photos from around the globe
Distribution of Pfizer vaccine to rural areas
Allan Levine, president of Ballad Health, explains how the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed to health care workers and patients in rural areas.
What is herd immunity?
Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health, explains how the vaccine could assist with reaching herd immunity.