The typically routine process of presidential electors casting their ballots in the Electoral College took place this year amid threats of violence. And a Texas man is under arrest for threatening a man at gunpoint over false suspicions of election fraud. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to explain why he believes such threats are on the rise. Source
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“Season of Giving”: Former restaurateur helps serve his Los Angeles community
After his own restaurant closed, Heleo Levya created the East Hollywood Community Cookout to help feed the hungry during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas shares his story in our series “Season of Giving.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Tracking the East Coast’s biggest snowstorm in years
The winter storm is just getting started and CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking it all. Source
NBA star backs teens trying to change Confederate school name
One student told CBS News that the name is a “slap in the face to the students of color at our school.” Source
At least two dead as winter storm slams Northeast
There are 70 million Americans in the middle of the monster storm that’s dumping snow, sleet and rain on the East Coast. Source
Report: Former Trump appointee promoted dangerous “herd immunity” approach
A former Trump adviser reportedly encouraged top health officials to allow “herd immunity” as the nation’s strategy against coronavirus. Politico obtained internal emails between Paul Alexander and other officials in which he appears to urge the government to let millions of Americans to become infected. Politico health reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on his reporting. Source
The Most Feared Gangster
After his government-informant deal fell through, mob boss Anthony Casso, who admitted to participating in the murders of 36 people, tells Ed Bradley he was the one cheated. Source
Mayor resigns after threats over mask mandate: “I do not feel safe”
Joyce Warshaw said she was concerned about her safety after encountering aggression, including threats via phone and email. Source
IAEA director on rising nuclear threats Biden will face
How to deal with Iran’s nuclear program will be a priority for the incoming Biden administration. CBS News’ Pamela Falk sat down with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about what is happening there and the work the president-elect has ahead of him. Source