John Thomas was a Republican strategist with no experience importing medical supplies when he and a Republican fundraiser started a PPE supply company as the pandemic hit. 60 Minutes reports on how things fell apart for them, Sunday. Source
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Watch Live: California governor speaks; Stay-home order considered
Newsom warned this week he would take “drastic action” if COVID-19 numbers didn’t improve. Source
Trump declines to say whether he still has confidence in Barr
His comments came after a meeting between the two men described by one White House adviser as “tense.” Source
Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose. Source
NFL commissioner mulls COVID-19 safety protocols amid another virus outbreak among players
Another COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions of safety protocols within the NFL as the commissioner weighs in on proposed precautions for teams headed to the playoffs. Errol Barnett reports. Source
America’s hunger crisis grows more severe as pandemic worsens
Hunger in America, especially for children, has soared to historic levels amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pamela Taylor is senior vice president of the national anti-hunger organization “Share Our Strength.” She joined CBSN to discuss the efforts her group is making to fight childhood hunger. Source
2020 on track to be one of the 3 warmest years on record
As climate impacts reach unprecedented levels, several nations’ new emission reduction targets offer renewed hope. Source
Tiger “nearly tore” off worker’s arm at Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Crews said an employee was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries. Source
Pennsylvania counties lack ICU beds left amid COVID surge
Two regions in the state are facing a hospital staffing crisis. Source
NYC mayor: First COVID vaccine shipments could come by Dec. 15
“The cavalry is coming,” he said, “and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here.” Source