Foster Farms had to shut its main plant down for a week over the summer amid a deadly coronavirus outbreak, and now 3 have died at another facility. Source
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The world says goodbye to 2020, a year unlike any other
Celebrations worldwide were scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
New York City rings in the new year
New York City rang in the new year with the annual ball drop at Times Square. Watch the city’s final moments of 2020 here. Source
Millions of businesses hit by economic plunge in 2020
2020 began with the economy surging — then, the pandemic came. CBS News’ Diane King Hall reviews the most important business stories of 2020. Source
The major international stories of 2020
While the world grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 also saw devastating wildfires in Australia, terror attacks in Europe, and the deadly port explosion in Beirut. CBS News’ Ian Lee looks back at the international stories that shaped our world this year. Source
The pivotal people and moments that shaped 2020
2020 will be a year remembered for the profound ways it has changed the nation. Here’s a look back at some of the pivotal moments that shaped the year. Source
CBS Evening News, December 31, 2020
New Year’s Eve celebrations scaled back amid record COVID deaths; Young brothers wrap their generosity in a bow Source
Trump extends immigrant and work visa limits into Biden presidency
President Trump issued the restrictions in the spring and expanded them in the summer, citing the economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Senator David Perdue to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure as Georgia runoff election nears
Senator David Perdue’s campaign says he will quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes ahead of Tuesday’s Senate runoff elections in Georgia. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joins CBS News’ Omar Villafranca to discuss the state of the race. Source
Britain finalizes economic split with EU after Brexit journey
The split leaves the EU smaller and the U.K. freer but more isolated in a turbulent world. Source