Dec 11 Watch 5:01 COVID-19 vaccines are being developed with unprecedented speed amid some setbacks With the U.S. about to approve emergency use for Pfizer's vaccine, there have been some setbacks with others now being tested. Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said on Friday the launch of their vaccine will be delayed, and AstraZeneca announced confusing results… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 6:15 Frontline workers, communities of color bear the brunt of California’s coronavirus surge By Jason Kane, Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson California broke new records this week with the coronavirus, prompting officials to order restrictions in more than 90 percent of that state. Stephanie Sy reports on the situation in Los Angeles County, where frontline workers and communities of color are… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 3:46 For families, the negative effects of incarceration continue far beyond time served The effects of mass incarceration in this U.S. are felt by many more people than those convicted of crimes. Student Reporting Labs, our journalism training program, explores how the criminal justice system can also create far-reaching obstacles for kids and… Continue watching
Dec 11 WATCH: Cuomo reinstates NYC indoor dining ban to limit virus spread By Marina Villeneuve, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city. Cuomo said the shutdown of indoor dining will be evaluated in two weeks. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 3:40 Remembering some of those lost to COVID-19 As another week of the devastating pandemic comes to an end we take a moment to honor some of those we've lost to COVID-19. Continue watching
Dec 11 States get tracing apps to interact with each other as virus rises By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press Nearly all states using the exposure notification technology can now inform users in other states if they've been exposed to the virus. Virginia was the first state in the country to adopt the technology. Continue reading
Dec 11 Groups blast Trump logging plan aimed at reducing wildfires By Keith Ridler, Associated Press WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project and seven other groups say the rules approved Thursday fast-track projects to benefit logging, grazing and mining while eliminating public comments. Continue reading
Dec 11 Reports: White House threatens Hahn’s job over vaccine approval By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has pressed Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of Friday or face possible dismissal. Continue reading
Dec 11 California’s health order falling on many deaf ears By Amy Taxin, Olga R. Rodriguez, Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer is warning of catastrophic consequences if more people don't heed orders to stay home and within their own household members. Continue reading
Dec 11 Senate sends Trump defense bill he has vowed to veto By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The final vote was 84-13, mirroring a similarly overwhelming margin in the House that, if maintained in both chambers, would be enough to override a potential veto. Continue reading