SpaceX on Sunday shot off a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a powerful next-generation SiriusXM radio satellite, chalking up the California rocket builder’s 25th flight to orbit so far this year. Watch the launch here. Source
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How coronavirus has affected communities of color
The COVID-19 vaccine may be on the road, but some are reluctant to take it, especially in communities of color. As Charlie De Mar explains, this is driven by inequities in health care, as well as a history of unethical experimentation on minorities. Source
Youth group helping register many first-time voters ahead of Georgia’s Senate runoff
A group of high school students launched a program to register young first time-voters and registered about 18,000 young voters in Georgia for Election Day in November. Mark Strassmann shares their story. Source
Saudis accused of serious crimes in U.S. escaping justice
Saudi citizens accused of serious crimes in the U.S. have been able to escape to Saudi Arabia before facing trial. Source
Saudi citizens accused of crimes in U.S. escaping justice
Saudi citizens accused of serious crimes in the U.S. have been able to escape to Saudi Arabia before facing trial. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Thousands receive first round of coronavirus vaccinations in Britain
Vaccinations have already begun in the U.K. for nearly a week as 400,000 elderly people and frontline medical staff were vaccinated first. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Trump continues to dispute election results ahead Electoral College vote
On Monday, the Electoral College will cast their votes to elect Joe Biden to the presidency, but President Trump is still insisting that he’s not done fighting to stay in power. Chip Reid reports. Source
Spy-turned-novelist John le Carré has died at age 89
John le Carré, one of the masters of the spy novel, has died from pneumonia at age 89. He had been a real spy working for two British espionage services during the 50s and 60s. Source
How a hospital system raised California health care costs
Sutter Health is in the midst of a lawsuit for business practices that drove up health care prices for Californians. Source
Is ‘excited delirium’ protecting cops from accountability?
Excited delirium was mentioned in the deaths of George Floyd and Elijah McClain, but some in the medical world are skeptical it’s actually a condition. Source