Scientists in England say the latest results of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine show it’s safe and provokes an immune response. It joins a growing list of vaccine candidates that have proven successful and may soon be rushed out for distribution. Charlie D’Agata reports from Oxford. Source

The mayor announced Wednesday that the city’s seven-day average COVID-19 ​positivity rate hit 3%, triggering the shut downs. Source

Scientists working with AstraZeneca say they’re “delighted” with the latest human trial data, but they’re “not in a rush.” Source

U.S. coronavirus infections have grown 80% in two weeks. One in every five hospitals says there isn’t enough medical personnel to keep up with the new cases. Carter Evans reports. Source

Military chief says “patrols took the law into their own hands, rules were broken, stories concocted, lies told and prisoners killed,” and the troops must face justice. Source

Tyson is pushing back against many of the allegations in the suit. Source

The sheriff’s office said that two deputies were doing a follow-up investigation on what they thought was a stolen car. Source

The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties. Source

Detroit police defend the system, even though the police chief once said technology alone may misidentify people 96% of the time. Source

“For America’s educators, this is a great day. You’re going to have one of your own in the White House,” President-elect Joe Biden said of his wife, Jill Biden. Source