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How the U.K. will start distributing COVID vaccines

The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans. Source

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Justice Department investigating possible bribery-for-pardon scheme

The Justice Department is investigating whether White House officials may have been potentially bribed in exchange for pardons. President Trump called the investigation “Fake News.” CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the documents unsealed by a judge. Source

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U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine for distribution ahead of European Union

The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they’ll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joined “CBSN AM” to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford. Source

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China and Russia using vaccines to expand political and economic influence

China and Russia have a head start in the race to offer coronavirus vaccine options for mass distribution in developing countries. A Washington Post report looks at how the two countries are using their vaccines to expand their political and economic influence globally. Washington Post foreign affairs reporter Emily Rauhala joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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