The driver of a minivan in St. Louis struck a crowd of demonstrators protesting the Eric Garner ruling Wednesday night. When people surrounded the vehicle, the driver, who was later arrested, brandished a handgun. Gayle King reports. Source
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American hostage held in Yemen appears in al Qaeda video
Militants in Yemen released a video threatening an American photojournalist held captive for over a year. Luke Somers, 33, was kidnapped in the city of Sanaa. David Martin reports from the Pentagon. Source
Grand jury rejects charges against NYPD officer in chokehold death
A Staten Island grand jury heard testimony for nearly three months in the choking death of Eric Garner. The 23-member panel’s decision not to indict an NYPD officer has many feeling like the justice system failed. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Obama on relatonship between public, police
In response to the Eric Garner ruling, President Obama spoke Wednesday night, saying he wants to help rebuild trust between the public and police. Obama previously set up a task force on policing in minority communities. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Crowds protest grand jury decision in Eric Garner’s chokehold death
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of New York City Wednesday night in protest of a grand jury’s decision to not indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner. Major roadways like the Brooklyn Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel were clogged. Michelle Miller reports. Source
U2 announces arena tour
U2 will kick off a 19-city arena tour starting next May in Vancouver. Also, Julie Andrews returns to host “From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2015” on PBS. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
FDA to change pregnancy warnings on prescription drugs
The FDA is changing labels on prescription drugs to clarify the risks and benefits to pregnant women. Also, new research on developing blood clots during surgery. Omar Villafranca reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Louboutin on using spikes in shoe designs, breaking away from standards
Christian Louboutin, famous for designing heels with red soles, shares why he thinks there is a sense of “liberation” going on in the domain of shoes. Source
Louboutin: Shoes are transforming, empowering for women
Christian Louboutin, whose footwear designs are known for their red soles, talks about the integrated relationship women have with their shoes. Source
Exoskeleton robotics help a young stroke survivor get back on his feet
CBS News follows up with a former marathoner who is now using two exoskeleton robotic devices to help him regain his mobility and even run again someday soon. Heba Kanso reports. Source