About flights coming into the u. S. From the uk . What authorities said today about this. And we ask, are mutations of the virus expected . And should the vaccine still work . Well put this into context for you. Dr. Jha is here tonight. The second vaccine here in the u. S. And the rollout under way tonight. The first moderna doses now reaching americans. President elect joe biden rolling up his sleeve and what he said about the vaccines today, as Public Health officials urge americans not to travel for the holiday. News tonight involving President Trump and his effort since election day to overturn an election joe biden won by more than 7 million votes. Tonight, attorney general william barr with just days left in his role saying there is no basis to seize Voting Machines, that no special counsel is needed on election fraud. Also saying no special counsel is needed on hunter biden. So, why declare this before the cameras with just days left . The major holiday storm taking shape tonight. Expected to sweep across the country this week. And whats now expected Christmas Eve into christmas. The volcanic eruption in hawaii. The images, residents warned to stay indoors. And it hasnt happened in hundreds of years. What some are calling the christmas star. Where and how to see it. Good evening and its great to have you with us here as we start another week together. Christmas week in america. And there is a lot to get to tonight. We are following the growing concern over the new coronavirus variant found in the uk and now in other countries. Tonight, why theyre concerned and why there is still a lot to be learned about this. But what about flights from the uk to the u. S. . And is it normal to have mutations . Should the vaccines still work . Well take you through it and dr. Jha is standing by tonight. But were going to begin at this hour with help finally within reach for millions of americans in need. Congress tonight now racing to vote on a new 900 billion stimulus relief package, the first one since march. And it comes amid these images today. Four days before christmas now, hundreds of people lining up at a food bank in anaheim, california, we saw this across the country. And that number. 885,000 workers filing unemployment claims last week alone. After being deadlocked for months, Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell revealing a deal at hand. 600 checks for individual americans. And what can Small Businesses expect . Well go through it tonight. President elect joe biden getting his vaccine today, welcoming the covid relief for americans and saying more help is needed. All of this as the second vaccine is now being rolled out, too. Moderna shots being given out across the u. S. And of course, the numbers tonight. More than 318,000 american lives lost. Nearly 50,000 deaths reported this month alone. And its only the 21st of the month. Well guide you through it all tonight, beginning with that longawaited vote on the hill. And heres our chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl leading us off tonight. Reporter with a price tag of 900 billion, the covid relief package will be one of the most expensive bills ever passed by congress, but it may be too little and its certainly late, with long lines at food banks across the country and another 885,000 americans filing for unemployment within just the last week. The bill includes a onetime payment of 600 for individuals making up to 75,000 a year. A family of four stands to receive 2,400. It adds another 300 a week to federal unemployment benefits. And 8. 75 billion for distributing the vaccine. The deal comes after we saw members of congress from both parties get highly sought after first doses of the vaccine. And after americans have been waiting for economic assistance for months. It is not too little too late. Its directly targeted at what the country needs right now. Reporter the white house today said people will begin to see that money in their accounts before the new year. People are going to see this money the beginning of next week. Reporter president elect biden says he is encouraged by the bipartisan agreement, but said more will need to be done. Lisa mistretta, who has High Risk Health conditions that prevent her from working, is worried about waiting for so long, the money wont go far enough. Her rent alone, she says, is 1,300. Ive never missed a rent or housing payment. So, its scary. Weve been following these stories of americans for months now. I want to get right to jon karl with us live tonight. And jon, i know Congress Working to get this done tonight. Whats the word from the white house at this hour . Reporter well, david, the president hasnt been involved at all in crafting this bill and we havent really heard anything from him all week. But the white house did put out a statement saying that it was welcome, the bill was welcomed, that the president would sign it shortly after it hits his desk. David . Jon karl, thank you. And were going to turn in the meantime to that alarming new covid mutation seen in the uk and now elsewhere, raising alarm, of course, in the uk, across europe and now right here in the u. S. Tonight, london on lockdown. Scientists there believe that this variant could and we emphasize could spread up to 70 faster than what we have been seeing with covid. But many scientists around the world tonight are urging caution, saying more study is needed. Still, dozens of countries issuing travel bans from the uk. So, what about flights from the uk into the u. S. . Theyre still coming in. And what authorities said about those flights today. Heres our senior Foreign Correspondent ian pannell from london tonight. Reporter tonight, britain locking down again with more than 40 countries banning travel to and from the uk. This, after a new, potentially more contagious mutation of the v virus was confirmed and is spreading rapidly. As soon as we were briefed in the uk government on the fast transmissibility of this new strain, we took prompt and decisive action. Reporter what has people alarmed is how infectious this version may be. Early estimates indicate that it could be as much as 70 more contagious. The w. H. O. Also seeing an increase in the infection rate. But scientists around the world arent convinced yet, saying more study is needed. The head of operation warp speed say they are now awaiting more evidence. I think scientifically, to date, there is no hard evidence that this virus is actually more transmissible. Reporter planes are still coming into the u. S. Without government restrictions. The Authorities Say they havent found the strain here yet. I believe intuitively, its already here. Reporter tonight, british airways, delta and Virgin Atlantic just announcing plans to test all passengers heading to america. Governor andrew cuomo angry, calling the lack of federal action reprehensible. We have been victimized by federal incompetence and federal negligence. That is a fact. And were not going to be victimized again. Reporter Scientists Say its not unusual for viruses to mutate and covid has done this many times before. But the uk also hitting an alltile high for cases sunday. While there may be increased risk for infection, this new variant doesnt appear to be anymore deadly. Tonight, u. S. Authorities saying theres no indication the vaccine isnt effective against the mutated virus. There is also no evidence to suggest nor reason to believe that it would evade our vaccines that we have right now. So far, thats what we know. Ian joining us live from london. And ian, while those dozens of countries have banned travel to and from the uk, u. S. Health officials said we should hold off on any additional restrictions when it comes to those flights coming into the u. S. . Reporter yeah, thats right, david. Stressing that people shouldnt overreact. Hes saying hes not criticizing other countries for their move, but hes advising against a similar move by the u. S. And that testing by the airlines is going to start in the coming days. David . All right,pannel, thank you. And many of you have questions about this new variant, this mutation of the virus. So, lets bring in dr. Ashish jha, dean of the Brown University school of Public Health. Thank you for being here, as as. We were hoping you could put this in perspective tonight. Do we expect to see these variants, these mutations and what concerns do you have most about this particular one so far . Hi, david. These vary yapts are common. Especially when the pandemic is as bad as it is. All the infections that are happening out there are more opportunities for the virus to mutate. My concern here is about contagiousness. This is good evidence that this virus seems more contagious, but not anymore deadly, and that part is reassuring. Well have to sort this out a bit better. Lets hope that continues to be the case. In everything i read today, its believed that so far, the vaccines would still be effective against this and that it typically takes a long time for a virus to mutate to actu actually get around a vaccine . Yeah, this is quite a good vaccine that we have developed and therefore i actually think that we can feel confident that the vaccine will continue to be effective against this virus, this vary yapt. I dont think were in any danger of this happening where the virus becomes resistant to the vaccine. How long does it usually take . A year or years of mutations to get around a vaccine . It does depend on the type of virus. For a coronavirus like this, i would suspect its probably a year or longer. Were fog to have to monitor this closely. Weve never had a coronavirus outbreak this big. Im confident the vaccines will continue to work for us. We appreciate the reassurance tonight. Dr. Jha, thank you. And that good news that the vaccines would appear would still work and now the second vaccine is being rolled out here in the u. S. , the first moderna doses now reaching americans tonight. President elect joe biden rolling up his sleeve today. And what he said today about vaccines, as Public Health officials urge americans not to travel for christmas, though millions have already taken flights. Heres eva pilgrim tonight. Reporter tonight, president elect joe biden rolling up his sleeve, getting pfizers covid19 vaccine. Im doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when its available to take the vaccine. Theres nothing to worry about. Reporter biden hoping to reassure americans the vaccine is safe, as modernas vaccine is now added to the countrys arsenal. Were now on offense against the virus. The vaccines we are distributing are going to save lives. Reporter and tonight, the cdc recommending who should get the vaccine after Front Line Health Care workers and those in nursing homes. Next will be people over 75 and front line essential workers including police, firefighters, teachers, Grocery Store and postal workers. Next in line, people 16 to 64 with high risk medical conditions and essential workers in Industries Like food service, construction and public safety. States get the final say on who gets the vaccine. Unlike pfizers vaccine, modernas doesnt require special freezers and can more easily reach Smaller Community Health Centers and rural areas. 5. 9 million doses already on the move to 3,500 locations. New york nurse Arlene Ramirez among the first in the state to receive modernas shot at the same hospital where she lost her father to the virus. This vaccine is hope that we will cease this pandemic. Its hope that we will live a better life. Reporter houston doctor joseph varon also got his first dose. Hes been on the front lines for nearly 300 days straight. When i opened the box, its like opening a present. And it was literally like having a baby. Reporter this as more than half a Million People have already received the first dose of pfizers vaccine. This vaccine news coming as the country is seeing new covid highs. In southern california, where some icus are completely full, more than 500 outbreaks linked to businesses including supermarkets. The state now asking the federal government for medical staff. Hospitals fearing theyll have to ration care. If we dont change how were going to celebrate the winter holidays, well experience a surge on top of a surge on top of a surge. Reporter and more top Public Health officials are rolling up their sleeves to further assure americans that these vaccines are safe. Dr. Fauci, nih director collins and secretary azar all plans to publicly get this vaccine tomorrow. David . Hoping to send a message. Eva pilgrim, thank you. Theres news tonight involving present trump and his efforts since election day to overturn an election that joe biden won by more than 7 million votes. Tonight, attorney general william barr, with just days left in his role, now saying there is no basis to seize Voting Machines, that no special counsel is needed on election fraud. And saying that no special counsel is also needed on hunter biden. Heres pierre thomas. Reporter sydney powell back at the white house today, one of the fringe supporters President Trump is surrounding himself with during his final days in office. Powell, along with convicted and pardoned former National Security adviser Michael Flynn pushing wild conspiracy theories allegedly suggesting seizing Voting Machines and instituting martial law to overturn the election. But today, the president s own attorney general, bill barr, breaking ranks with the president he has defended so often, saying its not going to happen. I see no basis. Reporter barr repeating what he said before. There was no widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election. And theres no reason to appoint a special counsel to investigate it. If i thought a special counsel at this stage was the right tool and was appropriate, i would name one, but i havent and im not going to. Reporter barr openly defying the president in likely his final appearance as a. G. With just two days left on the job, barr also pushing back on the president s reported wish to have a special counsel look into president elect bidens son hunter, rather than allowing the current u. S. Attorney investigation to proceed. I think that its being handled responsibly and professionally. Reporter and while the president says china may have been behind the massive cyber attack targeting federal agencies and private company, today, barr making it clear from the ngsinformation i ha it appears to be the russians. Pierre, why would barr do this with just two days left . Reporter hes showing a bit of independence and clearly has a low opinion of the fringe ideas being promoted those close to the president. And he perhaps is giving cover to the man who will become acting a. G. And will have to deal with all of this coming for the next 30 days or so. And david, we now hear that Rudy Giuliani is distancing himself from pow, saying she does not speak for the president. David . 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Im larry beil live at the Choice Center where the rule is if youre in the building, masks on at all times, and the warriors have Something Special planned for this season. Thats coming up. All right, so that is coming up, but lets begin with a kidnapping case that was cold for more than three decades. David mish has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of 9yearold mikhaila garrett. Hes already in jail in santa rita jail for serving a prior murder conviction and is awaiting trial for a double murder from 1986. Melanie woodrow is live in the newsroom. Investigators say they never closed this case despite more than three decades with no arrests. They are hopeful todays announcement provides some measure of peace for the family. Just before thanksgiving in 1988, someone kidnapped 9yearold mikhaila garrett in hayward. For 32 years there seemed to be no progress or resolution in the case. This is not just another one of those days. Alameda County District attorney Nancy Omalley announced charges against 49yearold david misch who was already in custody. He faces murder charges with two special circumstances. One for murder in the course of a kidnapping and another because he was already convicted of a previous murder. The crime shocked not only the local community of hayward and Alameda County but the entire bay area and the nation. It was so brazen, so ruthless, but clearly planned. Omalley says misch said garrett moved her scooter to the back area of a park, lot. Thereby isolating her. Investigators received new leads earlier this year. We had the opportunity to follow those leads patiently, as misc harx has been in state prison since 1989, convicted of murder. Hes