>> i don't feel i am, no. >> anthony mason >>> front if line health care workers have been hailed aseal live super heros and now they have their own comic book. we have the story. >> when you think of in marvel super heroes. these are probably the icons you imagine. >> avengers! >> but now, marvel is showcasing a new set of heroes. front line health care workers. the new comic book is based on experiences from the pandemic and showcases the real life crusaders trading capes for ppe. >> it made me cry, whoever wrote it hit the nail on the head with what we were going through and what we felt. >> tracy hines is a nurse manager at jefferson hospital outside of pittsburgh. which is part of the allegheny health network. >> that looks like my mommy. >> when i finally -- >> this video shows nurses reading the comic book for the first time. >> today -- >> with their families. >> with great power comes great responsibility. i have the responsibility tell the stories. >> marvel's sean ryane is the vitals lead writer. >> to me what i find amazing and heroic about nurses is that ability to just

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is that anthony mason?en more and seeing tiler peck distance, which was just -- >> did you shoot that in one day? you had cyndi lauper, brian stokes mitchell -- >> no, we walked all over the city. >> what was your premise? what were you thinking? >> i just wanted to see how new york felt over the holidays, because it's such a bustling city normally and there's so many people who would normally be here who were not. i wanted people to see that too, that the city is still doing the things that it's always done. there may be fewer people here, but it's still trying to celebrate the holidays. >> i like what you and cyndi said, this city is coming back. >> if you're a native new yorker, you believe the city has been through -- i mean in my lifetime alone so many hard times, but it's always found a way back. >> and now it's like a time capsule that piece. it's like this is new york pandemic version. >> which is another reason we did it too. to mark this moment in time. >> we've got a quick promigrammg note. steph

the question now is what does anthony mason think? we'll find out. we'll see you at 7:00 in about 15 minutes from now. back to you. >> that's an important question. what does anthony think. >> yes, that's what we want to know. >> we'll find out. thanks. we'll see you. >> all right. >>> facebook is reportedly going to be sued for alleged antitrust violations. reuters cites sources who say more than 40 states are investigating the social network and plan to sue next week. it's not clear what will be included in the state's complaints. facebook has not yet commented on the matter. >>> a federal labor agency is saying google has wrongfully fired two employees. the employees fired were involved in labor organizing at the company and participated in walk outs last year. the agency alleges google most likely violated labor law in firing the pair for protesting but google has suggested it plans to fight claiming the employees violated company policies. >>> new, in an e-mail to workers the tesla ceo says they need to cut costs or high stock prices will drop. t

i'll gayle king with anthony mason. that is tony dokoupil.rica just one step away from an approved coronavirus vaccine after our deadliest week so far. so we'll show you one of pfizer's main distribution hubs and how the vaccine will get to those who need it most. >>> fighting mistrust to defeat the pandemic. influential community leaders and doctors are trying to use facts to overcome hesitancy about the vaccine. >>> plus, our expert will answer your viewer questions about vaccination. >> tens of millions of americans could be homeless by the end of the month. hear harrowing stories from families on the edge in this pandemic

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil. breaking news, the uk approves a coronavirus and will roll it out next week. how it could affect the u.s. time line after our second deadliest day since this pandemic began. plus, who could get the vaccine here first? >> shocking allegations of a pay for pardon scheme. the justice department investigates bribery claims involving potential pardons from president trump. plus, attorney general william barr declares there's no evidence of widespread fraud that could change the election. >>> and coming out as transgender, his message for others trying to find themselves. >>> watch out for puppy scams. new information ow criminals try to exploit the need for companionship during the pandemic. >> not good. >>> first, here's today's "eye opener," it's your world in 90 seconds. >> a cdc advisory panel recommend that health care workers and nursing homes be the first to get the coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available. >> the ultimate decision of how it's distributed is to the local, state

member of the nexuim cult who helped take down the leader is speaking out for the first time and anthony masons in new york city to show us how the city has changed. we talk with hamilton star leslie odom jr. about performing in the cbs special, home for the holidays. thanks for watching. i'm anne-marie green. have a great day.

. >>> and anthony mason's revealing interview with grammy award-winning alabama shake singer and solo for this friday. thank you for watching. i'm diane king hall. to those who celebrate, merry christmas and have a great weekend. ♪ and have yourself a merry little christmas night ♪

anthony mason has the story. >> reporter: john lennon and yo coe ono had just fin herbed recordi recording first interview with the bbc in five yores. >> it is more than wonderful to be able to talk to you after a very, very long time. >> it was december 6th, 1980. >> i don't think i've ever been so nervous in my life. >> andy peebles was the bbc reporter. >> growing up not just idolizing him but the group and everything they've done. one of my most treasured positions is the billboard chart on that day in america when they held positions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. >> but lennon came ready to talk. >> paul and i made that. >> how would you describe his state of mind then? >> reporte . >> i felt that he was on top of everything. they seemed very, very happy. >> their conversation is the basis of the new bbc documentary, lennon's last weekend. for three hours and 22 minutes that december day, lennon went back through his life and career, remembering his early days in liverpool playing the local clubs before the beatles got big. >> they would be at the door. we would go to lunchtime and they would sa

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.any of us are farther apart than usual, but that does not mean we cannot celebrate together. we'll show you the scenes of joy from all around the world and right here at home. >> also, the true meaning of the season. bishop t.d. jakes joins us to talk about the challenges we face and what it will take to beat them. keep hold of unity and faith when we need it more than ever. >> a powerful voice with a new creative purpose. brittany howard of alabama shakes on going solo and creating some mos personal music yet in the great outdoors. >> and we've got a very special performance today from grammy award winner tori kelly joining us to talk about her brand-new christmas album. she says it's harder than you think. first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> it's christmas day. >> millions of americans are traveling across the u.s. despite restrictions. >> christmas celebrations all over the world are taking on a different feel this year. >> the traditional vatican c

that's anthony mason and tony dokoupil. deadliest day yet.merica shatters the record for most deaths in a day from the ofo getirus. even worse unless americans take more precautions. we'll have the latest on the effort to stop the spread and the new vaccine. >> the president wages war on the truth. president trump releases a 46-minute video where he fuels debunked conspiracy theories and blames democrats for his loss. why republicans are worried his obsession could cost them the senate. >> a raging wildfire explodes in southern california. the latest on the battle to save homes from flames that spread rapidly overnight. >> and the key test for the 737 max. the boeing jet takes to the sky for the first time with passengers after its grounding. we take you on board to see the effort to restore confidence after two deadly crashes. >> first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> we're likely to lose another 250,000 people dead between now and january. >> more than 100,000 people are hospitalized. that's a new record. >> d

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and that's tony dokoupil. >>> many hospitals are close to the breakings the coronavirus surges. governors and mayors are ordering new restrictions while the u.s. passes daily records in cases and deaths. >>> plus, president-elect biden's plan to help turn things around. >> we'll look at the complex effort to distribute vaccines. who will get priority. and why there will not be enough initial doses for all frontline health workers. >>> exploding wildfires in california. we're with firefighters battling flames being spread by 70-mile-an-hour winds. and how cov

i'll gayle king with anthony mason. that is tony dokoupil.merica just one step away from an approved coronavirus vaccine after our deadliest week so far. so we'll show you one of pfizer's main distribution hubs and how the vaccine will get to those who need it most. >>> fighting mistrust to defeat the pandemic. influential community leaders and doctors are trying to use facts to overcome hesitancy about the vaccine. >>> plus, our expert will answer your viewer questions about vaccination. >> tens of millions of americans could be homeless by the end of the month. hear harrowing stories from families on the edge in this pandemic. and why congress is still arguing about whether to protect them from eviction. >>> and the long-shot lawsuit for president trump finds major republican support. more than half of house republicans sign on to a texas suit asking the supreme court to throw out millions of votes. why most legal experts say it has no merits. >>> but first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> it all remains on tr

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil. second covid vaccine may be just hours away from approval. how it could help the frontline fight. plus our exclusive look inside a california hospital that's run out of icu beds. >>> the massive suspected russian cyberattack. federal officials are calling it a grave risk. new details on where the hackers struck, including the agency that oversees the nuclear stockpile. >> getting serious with the bidens. stephen colbert gets a reaction to accusations against hunter biden and the controversy over dr. biden's title. >> and chicago's mayor calls for change. she gives her first interview to cbs news after the release of that disturbing police video showing a raid on an innocent woman's home. >> many people want to hear what the mayor has to say. but first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> i would anticipate that we will be seeing two vaccines implemented in the sense of vaccinating people during the month of december. >> an fda advisory panel recommended a se

i'll gayle king with anthony mason, he's tony dokoupil. the desperate fight to save lives.ew shutdowns affect tens of millions. we'll take you inside a field hospital that just reopened. >>> plus, breaking news from the incoming administration. president-elect biden announces his team to contain this pandemic. >>> rudy giuliani tests positive for the coronavirus. the latest on his status and what it means for president trump's efforts to undermine the results of the election. >> georgia's republican governor says no to the president. governor brian kemp rejects mr. trump's demand to bypass voters and overturn biden's win in georgia. >>> plus, the state senate runoff heats up with one candidate debating next to an empty podium. >>> and cyndi lauper's new colors only on "cbs this morning." the singer reveals the lineup for her latest concert to help lgbtq kids who don't have a home. >> it's a good one, but first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> i want to be very frank to the american people. the vaccine's critical. but it's not going to save us

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.e're learning new details on when we might see a coronavirus vaccine. what cbs news has learned about how it could happen and who might be first in line. >>> plus, the latest emergency measures being taken as hospitalizations are on the rise. >>> president-elect biden's new challenge. why some of the picks for his economic team are already facing strong gop pushback. >>> plus, what could happen to white house policy on the pandemic now president trump's favorite adviser has quit. >>> a cbs news investigation. are hate groups getting tax breaks from the government? we'll reveal how dozens of organizations, include something involved in the deadly unite the right rally, are registered as tax-exempt charities. >>> coming off his big win in "who wants to be a millionaire," chef david chang will tell us how he's going to help restaurant workers hit hard by the pandemic. >> he's got lots of ideas. first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >>> what we've done now with

i'll gayle king with anthony mason. that's tony dokoupil.merica gets a boost in the fight against the coronavirus. frontline workers line up in a massive roll-out of the new vaccine. we'll talk with two of the first people in america to get the shots. >> sharp words from the president-elect. joe biden accuses president trump of refusing to respect the will of the people. what republicans are saying now that the election results are official. >> william barr resigns as attorney general. why one of the president's most loyal defenders is quitting just weeks before mr. trump leaves the white house. >> and machine gun kelly's new sound. the musician tells us how a crisis in his career and sheer grit changed his music and his life. >> can't wait to hear what he has to say. first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> historic day to get vaccine into the arms of people at a time frame that is really unprecedented. >> across the country, frontline workers rolling up their sleeves, getting the first doses. >> 200 million vac

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.ny of us are farther apart than usual, but that does not mean we cannot celebrate together. we'll show you the scenes of joy from all around the world and right here at home. >> also, the true meaning of the season. bishop t.d. jakes joins us to talk about the challenges we face and what it will take to beat them. keep hold of unity and faith when we need it more than ever. >> a powerful voice with a new creative purpose. brittany howard of alabama shakes on going solo and creating some mos personal music yet in the great outdoors. >> and we've got a very special performance today from

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.aking news, the uk approves a coronavirus and will roll it out next week. how it could affect the u.s. time line after our second deadliest day since this pandemic began. plus, who could get the vaccine here first? >> shocking allegations of a pay for pardon scheme. the justice department investigates bribery claims involving potential pardons from president trump. plus, attorney general william barr declares there's no evidence of widespread fraud that could change the election. >>> and

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil. second covid vaccine may be just hours away from approval. how it could help the frontline fight. plus our exclusive look inside a california hospital that's run out of icu beds. >>> the massive suspected russian cyberattack. federal officials are calling it a grave risk. new details on where the hackers struck, including the agency that oversees the nuclear stockpile. >> getting serious with the bidens. stephen colbert gets a reaction to accusations against hunter biden and the controversy over dr. biden's title.

i'll gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil. deadly nor'easter blasts tens of millions of americans. snow, sleet and howling winds sweep across hundreds of miles causing a travel nightmare. >>> a vaccine surprise that could save even more lives. how the number of doses is higher than expected. >>> plus, breaking news from overseas as french president emmanuel macron tests positive. >> disturbing new details about a botched police raid on the wrong home in chicago. why the city's mayor is now under fire. >>> and a woman who helped bring down the leader of the alleged fxivm cu i

i'll gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.oronavirus vaccinations in america have begun. nearly 3 million doses are being delivered by trucks and planes all around the country. we'll have an exclusive look inside one hospital getting ready. >> pharmacy chains are preparing to get the vaccine to nursing homes, but there may be a hitch. how government documents obtained by cbs news show a possible delay. >>> a moment of truth for president trump as the electoral college votes today on confirming joe biden's election victory. >>> plus, violence flares over the second in clashes involving the president's

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.learning new details on when we might see a coronavirus vaccine. what cbs news has learned about how it could happen and who might be first in line. >>> plus, the latest emergency measures being taken as hospitalizations are on the rise. >>> president-elect biden's new challenge. why some of the picks for his economic team are already facing strong gop pushback. >>> plus, what could happen to white house policy on the pandemic now president trump's favorite adviser has quit. >>> a cbs news investigation. are hate groups getting tax breaks from the government? we'll reveal how dozens of organizatis,

among the co-executive producers, ll cool j, anthony mason and kevin bacon. with kevin bacon to find out the details behind the concert. no matter your background, who you are, music is something that can bring us all together. >> absolutely. you know, it is a sound track of our lives. it lifts us up, makes us feel things. ♪ >> reporter: kevin bacon's affinity for music is well documented from performing alongsidide his brorother michas the babacon broththers for t th 25 years. >> i'm kevin bacocon. we're here tonight too play on. >> reporter: to supporting musical fundraisers like "play on." >> one of the things that's really exciting about this show is to see these musicians, the release that they feel when they actually get a chance to come out and play togethther. >> repeporter: thehe shohow was meant toto be a respoponse to t coronavivirus crisisis. ♪ but t as the fight for social justice became intertwined it expanded. >> the intersection of hunger and social justice and covidid very, very apparent. >> play on also benefits whyhunger. >> whyhunger was a

anthony mason has more. >> reporter: john lennon and yoko ono just finished recording their double albumwn with their first interview with the bbc in five years. >> john and yoko, very wonderful to talk to you after a very long, long time. >> reporter: december 6, 1980. >> i don't think i've ever been so nervous in my life. >> reporter: mr. peebles was the interview and a beatles fan. >> grew up idolizing him and the group, everything they've done. one of my most treasured possessions is the buildboard chart in america when they held positions, one, two, three, four and five. >> reporter: lennon came ready to talk. >> did you want to touch each other as -- >> yoan yoko ono -- >> i felt he was on top of everything. they seemed very, very happy. >> reporter: their conversation is the basis of the new bbc documentary "lennon's last weekend." for three hours and 22 minutes that december day, lennon went back through his life and career, remembering his early days in liverpool, playing the local clubs before the beatles got big. ♪ >> how we were with the fans, you know. they'd be at the door

i'll gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil.he first coronavirus vaccinations in america have begun. nearly 3 million doses are being delivered by trucks and planes all around the country. we'll have an exclusive look inside one hospital getting ready. >> pharmacy chains are preparing to get the vaccine to nursing homes, but there may be a hitch. how government documents obtained by cbs news show a possible delay. >>> a moment of truth for president trump as the electoral college votes today on confirming joe biden's election victory. >>> plus, violence flares over the second in clashes involving the president's supporters who still believe he won. >>> a big announcement in major league baseball. why cleveland's franchise is dropping the name it's had for more than a century, and what it means for the sport p. right now it means big changes. >>> here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> we're shipping 2.9 million doses of vaccine. so whenever they get them in arms, that's 2.9 million people getting vaccinate

i'm gayle king with anthony mason. that is tony dokoupil. >>> there is new hope on the horizon.ke you to a city where they unbox a second vaccine. we'll take you inside a hospital as it unboxes a vaccine delivery. >>> a massive nor'easter threatens more than 70 million americans. we're tracking what could be the biggest snowstorm to hit the east in years. >>> republican senate leader mitch mcconnell splits from president trump and congratulates joe biden on his election win. plus, president-elect biden's message in georgia to win control of the senate. >>> and inspiring young minds. how a missouri p.e. teacher who turned his life around became a

i'll gayle king with anthony mason. that's tony dokoupil.merica gets a boost in the fight against the coronavirus. frontline workers line up in a massive roll-out of the new vaccine. we'll talk with two of the first people in america to get the shots. >> sharp words from the president-elect. joe biden accuses president trump of refusing to respect the will of the people. what republicans are saying now that the election results are official. >> william barr resigns as attorney general. why one of the president's most loyal defenders is quitting just weeks before mr. trump leaves the white house. >> and machine gun kelly's new

i'll gayle king with anthony mason, he's tony dokoupil. the desperate fight to save lives.w shutdowns affect tens of millions. we'll take you inside a field hospital that just reopened. >>> plus, breaking news from the incoming administration. president-elect biden announces his team to contain this pandemic. >>> rudy giuliani tests positive for the coronavirus. the latest on his status and what it means for president trump's efforts to undermine the results of the election. >> georgia's republican governor says no to the president. governor brian kemp rejects mr. trump's demand to bypass voters and overturn biden's win in georgia. >>> plus, the state senate runoff heats up with one candidate de

that's anthony mason.nd that is tony dokoupil. >>> the first coronavirus vaccine could be recommended for use in this country by the end of the day. a crucial fda panel is considering emergency use of the pfizer vaccine. how hospitals are getting ready and what you need to know about potential allergic reactions. >>> a new milestone in the covid tragedy. more than 3,000 lives lost in the u.s. in the deadliest day yet. what a priest on the front lines is saying about the unbearable suffering. >>> new calls to break up facebook. the federal government and nearly every state are suing the tech giant c

that's anthony mason. and that is tony dokoupil. >>> the first coronavirus vaccine could be recommended for use in this country by the end of the day. a crucial fda panel is considering emergency use of the pfizer vaccine. how hospitals are getting ready and what you need to know about potential allergic reactions. >>> a new milestone in the covid tragedy. more than 3,000 lives lost in the u.s. in the deadliest day yet. what a priest on the front lines is saying about the unbearable suffering. >>> new calls to break up facebook. the federal government and nearly every state are suing the tech giant claiming it's an illegal monopoly. >>> story parents won't want to miss. a congressional investigation says millions of u.s. children have been put in danger by some popular booster seats. see disturbing new video uncovered during the investigation. >> very scary stuff. first, here's today's eye opener. it's your world in 90 seconds. >> we're now experiencing a devastating increase in deaths. >> the state of ind

gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off.e've reached the end of 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near finished with us. bells tolled in cities across the country yesterday to honor more than 342,000 who have died from covid-19. we set another daily record for deaths yesterday. >> this morning, more than 2.7 million americans have received the coronavirus vaccine. but there are still concerns the rollout is much too slow. the trump administration intended to have 20 million people vaccinated by today. manuel bojorquez is in miami where officials have started giving shots to everyone over the age of 65. manny, good morning. how fast is that going? >> well, david, good morning. it's going slowly. the state has started to vaccinate 176,000 people so far, but that's only 22% of the doses that have arrived here. and it's not because people don't want the shot. in fact, they have overwhelmed registration websites and hot lines trying to book appointments. demand for the coronavirus vaccine is surging across florida. in

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and that's tony dokoupil. >>> many hospitals are close to the breakingoint as the coronavirus surges. governors and mayors are ordering new restrictions while the u.s. passes daily records in cases and deaths. >>> plus, president-elect biden's plan to help turn things around. >> we'll look at the complex effort to distribute vaccines. who will get priority. and why there will not be enough initial doses for all frontline health workers. >>> exploding wildfires in california. we're with firefighters battling flames being spread by 70-mile-an-hour winds. and how covid is complicating efforts to keep people safe. >>> and from the big screen to your living room. a hollywood studio plans to stream all its new movies at the same time as they are in theaters. what it means for the future of entertainment. >> thinking outside the box. >>> first, here's today's "eye opener." it's your world in 90 seconds. >> we as a country are in a very, very difficult, if not crisis, situation when it comes to the explosion of cases. >> new concerns over vaccine distribution. >

. >>> gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off.amie yuccas and jericka duncan are here with us. we've got you. financial relief could be on the way for millions of americans. congress passed a nearly $900 billion covid aid package late last night after months of fighting. when the president signs it, it will allow $600 checks to go out by the end of the year. >> the bill includes a lot more than just covid relief. take a look at this. we want to show you what it looks like on paper. a whopping 5600 pages long. can you believe that? many lawmakers said they had just hours to read it before voting or perhaps just skim through it really. nancy cordes is on capitol hill. good morning. >> good morning. despite that last-minute attempt this big relief bill did pass both houses of congress overwhelmingly, the senate vote was 92-6 showing that there was plenty of support for a large stimulus package all along. now the bill is headed to the president's desk just in time for christmas. in the literal 11th hour, congress acted late last night

i'm gayle king with tony dokoupil and anthony mason. >>> a british grandmother makes history while congressmulus. plus joe manchin, if the deadlock can be broken. >>> a decade-long treasure hunt that turned deadly for some comes to an end. why some things remain a mystery. >>> tiktok tips. a nashville couple is helping people hurt financially by the pandemic. >> it's hard, but first here's today's eye opener at 8:00. a 90-year-old woman became the first person in the world to take the pfizerbyon tech vaccine outside of clinical trials. >> this is a landmark moment for the first time at this very hospital, a person in the western world received an improved covid-19 vaccine. >>> senior administration officials are denying the reports and said they are absolutely confident that there will be enough doses to vaccinate the american people. >>> we will be able to vaccinate about 20 million people this month, and another 20 million to 25 million in january. >>> here in las vegas, the nevada governor limited casino, bars, and restaurants to about 25% occupancy but that is not keeping people away in

gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off.e've got vladimir duthiers and jamie yuccas. >>> after months of partisan fighting, congress has finally reached a deal to provide new economic relief for millions of americans. the $900 billion package includes help for small businesses and a $600 check for most americans. >> that is less than democrats demanded but more than most republicans wanted to give. nancy cordes is following the negotiations on capitol hill. nancy, how soon could this be approved? >> vlad, the house and senate are hoping to pass this bill today. even though most lawmakers haven't even read it yet. and the white house says the president looks forward to signing the bill imminently. after that, the first stimulus checks could start going out within the next couple of weeks. and we now know more about exactly who will get them and who else stands to benefit from this huge bill. >> proud of the legislation. it's a first step. >> reporter: congressional leaders celebrated last night after finally sealing the deal

gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off.g, including the controversial presidential pardons. first, the tough choices facing many americans trying to safely visit their families for christmas. millions of people are still traveling despite cdc warnings about the dangers of spreading covid-19. the u.s. reported more than 228,000 new coronavirus cases just yesterday. many health care workers are sacrificing their own christmas celebrations to keep up. a record 119,000 people are hospitalized in the u.s. this morning. in many cases, isolated from their families as they fight to survive. icus are already full in some areas and the worst of the pandemic may be still to come. mola lenghi is outside mt. sinai hospital in new york city. good morning. >> good morning, jamie. as you know in so many ways it's frontline health care workers who have been bearing the brunt of this pandemic. and during the holidays, it's no different, if anything in a lot of cases, it's actually worse. especially for those doctors and nurses who have chose

i'm gayle king with anthony mason and tony dokoupil. >>> the coronavirus is spreading faster and farther than ever before. the new warning from the government's task force and how misinformation and misbehavior and political tensions are making this pandemic worse. >>> the fda could be on the grinch of a proven vaccine. how big pharmacy chains are preparing to help with the rollout. >>> plus, president-elect biden's pandemic plan for his first 100 days. >>> a controversial police shooting in ohio faces new scrutiny. casey goodson jr. was killed by sheriff's deputy near his own front door. why the justice department is now getting involved in the investigation. >>> and army abuse crackdown. the military takes unprecedented disciplinary action after a blistering report on ft. hood showing sexual assaults and deaths. nora o'donnell talks exclusively with the army secretary. >>> it's powerful, but first, here's today's "eye opener: your world in 90 seconds". >>> newly released documents suggests fda will approve pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. >> if pfizer gets approved doses shipped out by th

. >>> gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off. >>> the coronavirus pandemic and the rusho vaccinate the people who are most at risk in hospitals and long-term care facilities. the cdc says more than 11 million doses of the vaccine have been shipped in the u.s. but, get this, only about 2 million people have actually been vaccinated so far. that's far fewer than the trump administration intended by the end of the year. >> hospitals are treating more than 121,000 covid patients this morning. and that is a new record. california is one of the states where the virus is out of control and later today, strict lockdown orders are expected to be extended in that state. carter evans is in mapasadena. >> huntington hospital behind me has treated nearly 1500 covid patients here since the start of the pandemic and patient numbers are only expected to raise after the holiday season. in fact, governor gavin newsom now warning hospitalizations could double in the next month. california's battered hospitals are bracing for another coronavirus surge after the holidays. in hard-hit los ang

collier's eye-popping performances in a moment, including a christmas classic, but first he spoke with anthony masondy has an armful of grammys, but an album of the year nomination? >> did that catch you a little by surprise? >> utter will i by surprise, yeah. a surprise would be a huge vast understatement. >> reporter: collier's sound jumps between genres. the grammy-nominate d album "jessie vol 3" is part of a four-album suite that connects all the sounds that have influenced him, in his basement music room. >> is this something you've been doing since you were a little kid? >> oh, yeah, yeah. i learned to walk in this room when i was 1, 2, 3 years old. >> really. >> i've always lived here. yeah, i've always lived in this house. this has always been the music room of the house. >> reporter: collier grew up in london, raised by his two -- with his two sisters by his mom, a professional musician. >> i remember sitting on her lap while she plays above me and that was a very special musical memory. i was such a sponge growing up, and i think iloved the idea that you could drink in all of this stuff an

gayle king, anthony mason and tony dokoupil are off. happy birthday, gayle. >> that's right. happy birthday. >> but let's begin with some breaking news. president trump suddenly signed the coronavirus relief bill that he threatened to derail last week. he accused the chinese and the democrats and he said it's full of waste and does not give people enough direct help. mr. trump approved a larger spending package that was needed to keep the government running. paula reid is traveling with the president at his mar-a-lago resort. paula, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, vlad. after days of pressuring lawmakers to increase these payments to americans, president trump caved to pressure from both sides of the aisle and just signed this bill as is. but his delay has already resulted in a lapse in unemployment benefits for some americans. with the president's signature millions of struggling americans will now get some help in extended benefits and protections from evictions at the same time the government avoided a shutdown. it was a sudden shift. hours earlier, the president

i'm gayle king with anthony mason. that is tony dokoupil. >>> there is new hope on the horizon. we'll take you to a city where they unbox a second vaccine. we'll take you inside a hospital as it unboxes a vaccine delivery. >>> a massive nor'easter threatens more than 70 million americans. we're tracking what could be the biggest snowstorm to hit the east in years. >>> republican senate leader mitch mcconnell splits from president trump and congratulates joe biden on his election win. plus, president-elect biden's message in georgia to win control of the senate. >>> and inspiring young minds. how a missouri p.e. teacher who turned his life around became a real life hero to his students. >> wait until you hear his story, but first -- here's today's "eye opener: your world in 90 seconds". >> hopefully on friday the vaccine will be approved, its efficacy, its safety its performance is similar if not identical to that of the pfizer vaccine. >> the fda says a second potential covid vaccine developed by moderna appears to be safe and highly effective. >> this could be the biggest storm

anthony. the list goes on. george mason owned sampson, nance, brigitte. charles pinkney of south carolina owned john, helena, peter, molly, esther, and many others. these are just a few names that we can remember today. george washington knew that the subject of slavery was unavoidable by the time of the constitution's ratification. by that time, the institution was already thoroughly mixed into the foundation of our nation. so, skipping ahead in time a little bit from 1787 and 1788, what happened to the constitution after the civil war? >> the constitution was radically changed after the civil war. so, there is three amendments that were ratified in the wake of the civil war. we call them the civil war amendments, or the reconstruction amendments. it's the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in 1865. there's the 14th amendment, which is the one we probably know the best. it was in 1868 and attached a bunch of civil rights to all people, but particularly for formerly enslaved people. so this is where you find the guarantee of equal protection under th