The NYPD resorted to aggressive disorder control methods that stoked tensions, the city’s inspector general said. Source
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Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing
Johnson, the Southeastern Conference’s preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles. Source
Winter weather and COVID-19 restrictions paralyze restaurants
Many restaurants were forced to close outdoor dining when a major winter storm hit the Northeast this week. This added more strain to the already struggling industry. Jeff Katz, a partner at the Crown Shy restaurant in New York City, joined Lana Zak to discuss the outlook of the restaurant industry. Source
FDA authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has issued emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the second vaccine to be approved in the U.S. The company will now ship out 6 million initial doses of the vaccine. Lana Zak reports. Source
Trump approves two-day stopgap funding to avert shutdown
The resolution will give lawmakers more time to debate a government spending measure and a coronavirus relief bill. Source
The influence of Black women in Georgia in the 2020 election
Over one million early votes have already been cast in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections. Felicia Davis, the lead convener for the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable, joined CBSN to discuss how they are working to get people to vote. Source
FDA authorizes Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed to people 18 or older. Source
New demands stalling $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion relief bill is hanging in the balance after GOP Senator Pat Toomey tried to insert a provision. Nancy Cordes shares the latest. Source
Americans struggle to feed families amid COVID-19 financial fallout
Americans are relying on food banks, going hungry as they struggle financially during the pandemic. Mark Strassmann has more. Source
Holiday shipping gridlock delays millions of packages a day
Shoppers are growing frustrated as they learn many packages won’t be delivered in time for Christmas. Janet Shamlian has the latest on the delays. Source