Some Republicans plan to contest President-elect Joe Biden’s win, despite concrete evidence of fraud. The lack of proof has led other Republicans to dub the effort “unconstitutional” and “dangerous.” Nancy Cordes reports. Source
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Pharmacist allegedly had false belief vaccine would change DNA
Steven Brandenburg is accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine by leaving vials out of the refrigerator overnight. Source
Trump’s phone call to Georgia secretary of state raises legal questions
There are questions over whether or not President Trump violated the law when he pressured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the votes to overturn his November election loss during a phone call made Saturday. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with her thoughts on the potential legal implications. Source
Julián Castro optimistic about Latino voter turnout in Georgia
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary said he’s “confident” Latino voters will be a show of force for Democrats. Source
Experts fear spike of coronavirus cases after the holidays
The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is getting more dire by the day. Estimates show one American is dying from the virus every 30 seconds. Meanwhile, cases and hospitals are skyrocketing as experts warn the worst is yet to come as CBS News correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the fight against COVID-19. Source
Iran ramps up uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean tanker
Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Tehran after an international watchdog group confirmed Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium. Reva Goujon, head of strategic intelligence at Martin+Crumpton Group, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what the recent provocations could mean for the incoming Biden administration. Source
Houston hospital offers workers $500 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Shots to immunize medical employees against deadly virus among the criteria to get bonuses in early March. Source
Julián Castro on Latino and youth vote in Georgia Senate runoffs
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro is campaigning on behalf of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs on Tuesday. Castro joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss why the Latino and youth vote are crucial to Democrats’ victory. Source
COVID vaccination sites hit with overwhelming demand
With vaccinations in the U.S. far behind schedule, the FDA is considering cutting doses of the Moderna vaccine in half to double its supply and speed up distribution. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Siblings fill missing piece of puzzle industry
William Jones and Ericka Chambers started their own business after they felt the puzzle industry was missing pieces. Omar Villafranca shares their story. Source