Relief is on the way to hard-hit Americans after President Trump signs the nearly $900 billion pandemic relief package Congress passed. Now, hundreds of dollars soon may be heading into millions of Americans’ bank accounts before the end of this year. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill. Source
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Eye Opener: Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
The House and Senate have passed a $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill, which is now headed to President Trump’s desk. Also, some European countries scrambled to impose travel bans after a new COVID-19 strain was detected in the United Kingdom. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Several airlines in U.K. to test New York-bound fliers for COVID
New York Governor Mario Cuomo also wants a similar federal policy. Source
Video shows deadly rollaway accident involving a Range Rover
CBS News has obtained video of a deadly rollaway accident involving a Range Rover. The victim’s family claims that the gear shift can appear to be in “park” when it’s not. Kris Van Cleave reports. (Warning: Some may find the video footage disturbing) Source
Fired COVID scientist sues Florida over “sham” search warrant
Rebekah Jones contends that she was fired for not falsifying data. Source
West Point facing worst cheating scandal in decades
More than 70 cadets, almost all freshmen, accused of cheating on math test taken online due to pandemic. Source
Blacks in Air Force face many forms of discrimination, report says
For instance, they’re far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, the inspector general’s report shows. Source
2020 turning out to be deadliest year ever in U.S.
COVID-19 the main culprit. Nation on track for 3.2 million deaths this year, at least 400,000 more than 2019 and first time ever over 3 million. Source
Rachel Zoe’s son hospitalized after falling 40 feet from ski lift
“Sky is in great spirits but sore and banged up a bit but otherwise a brave champion,” Zoe wrote on Instagram, adding that she and husband Rodger Berman are “scarred for life.” Source
Congress passes massive COVID relief and government funding bill
The $900 billion aid package was added to a $1.4 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September. Source