When the coronavirus crisis became a worldwide pandemic, thousands of scientists pivoted their research efforts to help stop the spread of the virus. Ed Yong, a staff writer covering science for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has changed the scientific community and what mRNA technology means for future disease outbreaks.
Outgoing Attorney General William Barr says it "certainly appears" Russia was behind recent cyberattacks on U.S. government agencies, in a departure from President Trump's pointing the finger at China this weekend in his first comments on the far-reaching attack uncovered earlier this month. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN for a closer look.
In Britain, a coronavirus mutation that could be up to 70% more infectious has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose a strict lockdown in London. More than 30 countries are putting restrictions on travelers from the U.K. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the new measures.