After Bill Cosby was arraigned on three counts of indecent assault, celebrity attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference to discuss how the criminal charges will affect some of the women she represents. CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas and Michelle Miller covered her remarks. Source
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Does online therapy really work?
A number of sites offer counseling for depression, anxiety and other issues via Internet, phone or text. Some patients see benefits, but it’s not right for everyone. Hena Daniels reports. Source
New Netflix series raises questions about old murder case
Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” rekindles interest in a high-profile Wisconsin murder case. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller has details for CBSN. Source
Changing the composition of classical music
Just four percent of classical American symphony musicians are black; but that’s not for lack of talent. A festival in Charleston, South Carolina, called the Colour of Music is working to change that. Lee Cowan reports. Source
Distracted walking: Cell phones to blame for more than just car accidents
Earlier this week, a man fell off a cliff while trying to take a picture with his cell phone. Turns out, serious accidents caused by “distracted walking” are more common than one would think. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Department of Justice investigating Blue Bell Listeria outbreak
CBS News has learned the justice department is looking into Blue Bell after their ice cream was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak earlier this year. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Live Updates: Protests after deadly police shooting near Minneapolis
Police in Brooklyn Center say an officer fired after a stopped driver drove away. Protests followed — with the Derek Chauvin trial about to enter week three. Source
Cops ramping up security for New Year’s Eve celebrations
The NYPD is determined to make Times Square the safest place on Earth this New Year’s Eve. They’ll be dealing with one million people in attendence and billions more watching on TV. Don Dahler explains what they’re doing to keep the crowds safe. Source
A cafe where all the workers have autism
Cafe Artistas in Tampa, Florida, opens up new opportunities by training and employing people with autism. WTSP-TV’s Bobby Lewis reports. Source
New research shows danger of distracted walking
The risk of distracted walking is getting new attention after an Indiana man’s deadly fall. Witnesses say 33-year-old Joshua Burwell was looking at a device when he plunged off a California cliff. New research shows similar distractions are linked to a rising number of injuries each year, sometimes even leading to death. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source