Early voting is underway in Georgia for the state’s two Senate runoff elections. Nsé Ufot, the CEO of The New Georgia Project, joined CBSN to discuss what they expect to see in voter turnout for the races that will determine control of the Senate. Source
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Moon rocks arrive on Earth for the first time since 1976
China has now become the third country in the world to retrieve samples from the moon, behind the U.S. and the former Soviet Union. Source
Bodycam video shows Chicago police handcuff innocent, naked woman while they raid wrong house
Disturbing Chicago police body camera video shows what happened in a February 2019 raid. A dozen male officers entered the home of an innocent woman and handcuffed her while she was naked. CBS Chicago’s Dave Savini has the story. Source
Senator Josh Hawley on working with Bernie Sanders on COVID-19 relief
Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley is working with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to push for direct stimulus payments to Americans, potentially by holding up bipartisan relief legislation that does not include it. He joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his proposal, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stating Joe Biden won the election. Source
MLB officially recognizes Negro League as “major league” after 100 years
All seven Negro Leagues will have their stats and record added to MLB history. Source
Congress appears to be near deal on government funding and COVID relief package
Congress appears to be inching closer to a COVID relief and government funding deal as a Friday deadline approaches. House and Senate leaders will resume high-stakes talks today after failing to reach an agreement last night. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with more. Source
Biden announces Pete Buttigieg as nominee to lead Transportation Department
President-elect Joe Biden announced he has chosen former South Bend mayor and Democratic primary contender Pete Buttigieg as his nominee for transportation secretary. Watch their remarks. Source
Acting defense head vows to help vets who served at toxic base before Jan. 20
The veterans were assigned to the base in the former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan following the September 11, 2001 attacks and have spent years struggling for recognition. Source
Biden announces Pete Buttigieg as pick to lead Transportation Department
If confirmed by the Senate, Buttigieg would be the first openly gay Senate-approved member of the Cabinet. Source
Kenyan man charged with plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
Cholo Abdi Abdullah was transferred to U.S. custody on charges that he conspired to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building. Source