Country music icon Charley Pride has died from complications from COVID-19. Pride became country music’s first Black superstar and had 52 top 10 country hits, including 29 at the top of the charts. Pride was 86 years old. Source
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Thousands of Trump supporters rally in Washington, D.C. to protest election results
This Saturday, thousands of Trump supporters gathered at the nation’s capital to protest the election results. Crowds chanted “four more years” and carried signs reading “stop the steal” in a refusal to accept President-elect Biden’s victory. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Record COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections continue to ravage health care system
Despite groundbreaking news of an imminent coronavirus vaccine rollout, the nation’s health care system is continuing to be pushed to the brink as overwhelmed hospitals teeter at capacity. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
CBS News medical contributor answers common coronavirus vaccine questions
The FDA on Friday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agues answers some common questions on the new vaccine. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, December 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source
Vaccine distribution on the horizon as U.S. approaches 300,000 COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. is approaching 300,000 COVID-19 deaths as cases continue to spike nationwide. More than 15.7 million cases have been confirmed, resulting in a new wave of lockdowns and restrictions. But there’s positive news on the vaccine front, following an FDA panel’s recommendation to authorize emergency use of Pfizer’s vaccine. Final approval from the agency is the final step before millions of doses can be shipped and distributed to hospitals and drug stores. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to score in Power Five game
Fuller successfully kicked an extra point in the first half of Vanderbilt’s game against Missouri. Source
The impact of misinformation on the United States in 2020
Misinformation is both dangerous and running rampant in our society. So much so that BuzzFeed News goes as far as to say misinformation broke the United States in 2020. Lana Zak spoke with BuzzFeed News senior reporter Jane Lytvynenko about the impact of misinformation in this country. Source
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s kids make red carpet debut
According to Kensington Palace, the performance of The National Lottery’s Pantoland at The Palladium was held to honor pandemic workers. Source
Charley Pride, groundbreaking country music star, dead at 86
Until the early 1990s, Pride was the only Black country singer signed to a major label. Source