Pushes ahead with his transition joe biden makes plans to fill critical post but donald trump stands in his way refusing to concede the race plus storm slamming into southern florida the state is already waterlogged from weeks of heavy rain now residents could soon be even in deeper trouble and germany marks one week under a partial coated 19 blocked out has that helped bring down cases and our people even sticking to the rules. Im sorry kelly welcome to the Program German chancellor Angela Merkel has hailed her countrys ties with the u. S. As a quote mutual treasure that should be continued for generations merkel was given her 1st on camera remarked. All the u. S. Elections since Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump heres some of what the chancellor had to say biden the friendship of our 2 countries is one that has to the test of time over many decades many people here and there live in the german American Friendship it is a treasure that we must preserve that we must ch
Cbs news in moscow. Covid cases are surging nationwide. Infections and deaths set new record. This is jeopardy. We remember the amazing alex trebek. Let us play jeopardy. The man with all the answers dead at 80. This is the cbs overnight news. Good evening everyone, im Major Garrett in new york. Today, president elect joe biden attended mass and visited his sons grave, he began worker on his transition. Tomorrow, mr. Biden, only the second catholic to win the presidency is set to announce a Coronavirus Task force to prepare him for the work ahead. Much has to be done. Last week was the worst ever in terms of new cases. Hospitals are stressed. The death toll keeps rising. Bidens victory was in part powered by voters critical of President Trumps handling of the pandemic and his approach to Public Health precautions. The president s temperment alienated voters in kay states. Today the president tweeted more false claims about fraud and theft of an election. He also played golf. The 210th
China and 14 other countries signed the Worlds Largest Free Trade Agreement, notably without the u. S. Many in the Asia Pacific Region, hope the deal will help speed up the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Plus a historic day at the turkish grand prix where Lewis Hamilton has equal cars all time formula, one record of 7 world titles. We take a look back at his amazing career so far on the call for a wish. Welcome to the program, the conflict. And if he is spiraling further out of control, the countrys Human Rights Commission says, gunmen have attacked a passenger bus in the west, killing more than 30 civilians. The latest violence comes as the leader of ethiopia admitted launching rockets into neighboring eritrea. The u. N. Says tens of thousands have already fled the fighting and warns that the country might be embarking on a dangerous trajectory, increasing the risk of genocide and war crimes. This womans son died on saturday in fighting inside. She is one of those in
House. On saturday, cbs news projected him the winner after a solid lead in pennsylvania giving him more than 270 electoral votes. Hours later, he spoke in delaware with Vice President elect. President trump is not conceding. He continues to questioning the results based on unfounded claims of voter fraud. Will President Trumps legal challenges affect the decision. There are the legal challenges and then there are conceding. Some say without the president conceding, they cant officially name joe biden and Kamala Harris the official candidates. Without that, there could be a delay in that transition. Without that, joe biden is wasting any time preparing for the white house. Our work begins with getting covid under control. Today he introduces his task force. That plan will be built on bedrock science and constructed out of compassion, empathy and concern. Former commissioner and former fda commissioner will lead the group. Joe biden will make good on his promises. Cbs has learned joe bi
Restore our vitality or relish lifes most precious moments, hugging our grandchildren, our children, birthdays, weddings, graduations, all the moments that matter most to us, until we get it under control. This morning well have much more ahead. Well look back and remember the life of the legendary man with all the answers and questions, jeopardys alex trebek. Plus, a busy week nine in the nfl. All the upsets and surprises plus, were gearing up for one of golfs most auspicious events the masters begin this week. Early today starts right now glad to start the week with you. Im frefr. And im phillip mena. The transition will begin to a presidency half a century in the making joe biden is the president elect, securing the office thats eluded him twice nbc news projected his win in pennsylvania on saturday, pushing him past the threshold of 270 electoral votes and his margin of victory could further widen as the final votes are tallied. Biden continues to hold the lead over President Trump