A double-digit dip in the number of students who have applied for federal aid for college has experts concerned. Source
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As hate crimes rise, Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers recounts deadly attack on his congregation
According to a new FBI report, 2019 was the deadliest year on record for hate crimes in the U.S.. Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, rabbi at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, joins CBSN AM to discuss the findings and the 2018 attack that killed 11 people at his synagogue, the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history. Source
With surge in new COVID-19 cases, Britain attempts citywide testing program for first time
More than 100,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 under the U.K.’s first attempt to embark on citywide mass testing and track down every case of the virus. It’s believed to be one of the largest mass testing drives outside of China and could be a model for cities in the U.S. currently under siege. Source
Biden warns “people may die” as Trump administration stonewalls his team on pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden predicted grave consequences if the Trump administration keeps stonewalling his team on the coronavirus pandemic. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Eye Opener: Biden shares dire pandemic warning with Trump administration
As coronavirus cases rise, President-elect Joe Biden shared a dire warning with the Trump administration while the outgoing White House team continues to stall the presidential transition. Also, Georgia’s secretary of state is accusing South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham of attempting to manipulate the vote count in Georgia. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase as virus spreads across the country
As the country continues to break records for new coronavirus infections, cases at nursing homes are again spiking. The concern is that as cases rise in the community, the virus could spread to heath care workers who serve the most vulnerable. Carter Evans reports. Source
Officials nationwide struggle to contain coronavirus’ spread
Officials coast to coast are struggling to contain the pandemic’s spread, as many enact new restrictions amid growing concerns for their economies. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Watch Live: Facebook, Twitter CEOs testify on election measures
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have promised lawmakers they would aggressively guard their platforms from being manipulated by foreign governments or used to incite violence around the election results. Source
Trump administration moves toward lease sale in wildlife refuge
President-elect Joe Biden has said he would move to protect from oil and gas drilling in the area. Source
Amazon opens online pharmacy that delivers prescriptions
Prime members get free two-day shipping on orders from Amazon Pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans. Source