In 2006 Cathy Zwicker and Torie Nguyen decided to launch a handmade craft market at a basement concert venue in Portland, Oregon. Since then, they’ve established their own retail stores and have had to move their events to the Oregon Convention Center. Their holiday craft markets usually draw 20,000 people over the course of a weekend, but this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, Zwicker and Nguyen decided to go virtual. Source
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Lost wallet experiment aims to test human kindness
In a New York, co-host of “CBS This Morning,” Tony Dokoupil asked shoppers what the are chances that their wallet would be returned if lost? Source
From Elvis to Smokey the Bear: Past examples of public service campaigns applied to vaccines
In the “CBS This Morning” series Vaccinating America, efforts to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccines are covered. A series of ad campaigns in the coming weeks will try to educate people about vaccine safety and effectiveness. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a closer look at past public service campaigns including Elvis, Smokey the Bear and other celebrities. Source
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addresses botched police raids and Anjanette Young case
After an investigation by CBS2’s Dave Savini brought dozens of botched police raids to light and highlighted the case of Anjanette Young, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sat down with Savini to call for accountability. But many still are left wondering: how were the raids allowed to happen in the first place? Dave Savini reports. Source
Texas’ hardest-hit border counties begin vaccinating, bringing hope to a heavily Hispanic community
Hospitals in some of Texas’ hardest-hit counties have begun vaccinating. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
U.S. officials call government hack a “grave risk”
U.S. officials say the suspected Russian-linked cyberattack was far more wide-reaching than previously thought, and is a clear national security threat. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Approval for emergency use authorization of second COVID-19 vaccine expected soon
If approved, nearly 6 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine could be shipped across the country starting this weekend. It comes as hospitals continue to be inundated with COVID-19 patients. David Begnaud reports. Source
Lawmakers push to finalize coronavirus relief deal as possible shutdown looms
Congressional leaders are still working to finalize a new coronavirus relief package, with protections for millions of Americans set to expire in days. With government funding set to expire at midnight on Friday, lawmakers also face the specter of a brief shutdown over the weekend. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Titans, City of Nashville in Talks on Extending Lease, Future of Nissan Stadium
The Tennessee Titans and the City of Nashville announced Friday they are engaged in formal discussions regarding the future of Nissan Stadium. The discussions aim to secure the Titans’ future in Nashville and facilitate the creation of a new Nashville neighborhood surrounding the facility. Source
Video shows slain officer fighting “to the end” in bar massacre
Sgt. Ron Helus had tripped before he was struck by the fatal bullet, according to a prosecutors’ report. Source