Australia condemns treatment of female passengers who were subjected to invasive examinations. Source
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Democrats urge Pence not to attend Barrett vote after COVID outbreak
Senate Democratic leaders said Pence’s plan to preside over the confirmation vote is a “violation of common decency and courtesy.” Source
“Murder hornets” destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters. Source
Eva Longoria and activist Henry Muñoz on CBS special “Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event”
Award-winning actress Eva Longoria and activist Henry R. Muñoz III co-created the “Momento Latino” coalition, uniting over 130 organizations to take action on issues faced by the Latinx community. They are also two of the executive producers for a CBS special airing Monday night called “Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event.” Longoria will also co-host the special along with Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. Source
Spain orders nationwide curfew amid virus resurgence
Spain wants to avoid repeating the near collapse of the country’s hospitals. Source
France hits new daily COVID record: “We have lost control”
The head of the government’s virus advisory body expressed surprise at the “brutality” of the rise in cases. Source
Service members say rare cancers and other illnesses linked to contaminated base
A CBS News investigation reveals new evidence in the cases of service members who believe their rare cancers and other illnesses stem from time served on a remote base after 9/11. They say they were exposed to toxic materials at a former Soviet airbase in Uzbekistan known as K2, located about 100 miles from Afghanistan. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Americans share concerns over safety and side effects of a COVID-19 vaccine
A recent poll showed a sharp decrease in the number of Americans who would get the vaccine right away. Senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula spoke with a wide-ranging group of Americans for a candid conversation about whether they would get a vaccine and why some are hesitant. Source
Race between President Trump and Joe Biden is tight in Georgia
According to a new CBS Battleground Tracker poll, the race for the next president is neck and neck in Georgia, a state President Trump won by 5 points in 2016. The survey shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is now tied with Mr. Trump at 49%. Mark Strassmann talked to voters. Source
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
The crisis prompted the state to dedicate part of the city’s civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill. Source