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The 50 easiest colleges to get into

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From small religious schools to public institutions, these colleges have the highest acceptance rates in the U.S.

"Lasagna Lady" cooks 1,000 meals for local families this holiday season

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Sam Peavy, who is known in Norfolk, Virgina as the Lasagna Lady, is on a mission to cook 1,000 pans of lasagna this holiday season. Peavy has been perfecting her recipe for 25 years, and now it's being put to good use – to help bring warmth to local families.

Doctor: Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine "extremely safe" to take

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The FDA says it is rapidly working to issue emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. This comes as the U.S. faced its deadliest week of the pandemic so far. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on the logistical challenges ahead for the vaccine rollout, and Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss some common concerns surrounding the vaccine.

New film "Oloture" exposes Nigerian sex trafficking epidemic

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Sex trafficking has escalated exponentially in Nigeria over the last decade with tens of thousands of young women and girls either getting lured or forced into sex slavery. "Oloture," a recent Netflix movie, follows the story of a young female journalist who goes undercover as a prostitute to expose a human trafficking syndicate. Mo Abudu, CEO and president of EbonyLife Media and EbonyLife Place and executive producer of the film, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

Biden's COVID-19 advisory board prepares for transition amid pandemic

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President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team will be taking responsibility for the nation's coronavirus response and the rollout of vaccines in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis. Dr. Celine Gounder, an NYU epidemiologist and member of Mr. Biden's coronavirus advisory board, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss how the team is preparing.

E-commerce surge strains retailers and delivery networks

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As Americans shop online more than ever before, shippers are strained by the demand, leaving many wondering if their items will be delivered in time. New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari joined CBSN to discuss the anticipated 3 billion packages headed through the nation's shipping infrastructure this holiday season.



106 House Republicans join lawsuit challenging election results as Congress faces hurdles on COVID relief

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More than half of House Republicans have thrown their support behind a Texas lawsuit challenging President-elect Joe Biden's projected victories in four key battleground states. This comes as Congress faces major hurdles on COVID relief and government funding. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

Michigan Secretary of State preparing audits to affirm confidence in 2020 election

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is preparing to conduct multiple statewide audits of the 2020 election to affirm public confidence in its integrity. It comes as she and others face attacks from President Trump and his allies over unfounded claims of fraud. Secretary Benson joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

How scientists pulled off a COVID-19 vaccine in "warp speed" time

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Two major drug companies, Pfizer and Moderna, could see their coronavirus vaccines roll out in the U.S. this month, once the FDA grants emergency authorization. Adam Rogers, a senior correspondent at WIRED, joins CBSN to break down how scientists were able to pull it off in record time.

Survey finds parents are turning to cannabis over alcohol since the start of the pandemic

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More parents with children under 18 are turning to cannabis instead of alcohol, according to a new survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of Curaleaf. Stacia Woodcock, who holds a doctor of pharmacy degree and is a pharmacist and dispensary manager for Curaleaf, talked to Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the survey's findings on CBSN.

Federal prisoner Brandon Bernard executed despite pleas from celebrities, jurors

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Convicted killer Brandon Bernard was executed overnight after prominent figures like Kim Kardashian West spoke out to halt his execution, claiming he was a reformed man deserving of mercy. This comes despite a prosecutor and five jurors on Bernard's own case advocating for him to live out his sentence in prison for the crime he committed over twenty years ago. Errol Barnett has the story.

New artificial dam aims to save Venice from climate change-induced flooding

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Venice is bracing itself for high tide and the potential for more flooding. But a newly-installed artificial dam system, years in the making, is getting one of its first major tests to see how well it can protect the historic city from climate change. Chris Livesay reports





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