PBS NewsHour debuted a series called “Searching for Justice” this week that sheds light on the racial and economic disparities in America’s criminal justice system and the difficulties people face upon getting out of prison. CBS’s Tanya Rivero spoke with PBS NewsHour correspondent and producer William Brangham about the inspiration behind the series and what their reporting found. Source

Newhouse (6-4, 330) is a veteran of 10 NFL seasons, logging 129 games played and 81 starts. Last season he played 15 games, including nine starts (8 at left tackle/1 at right tackle) for the New England Patriots. Source

Clinical trials did not test whether a person could still spread the virus to others after receiving the vaccine. Source

The Food and Drug Administration said it is working “rapidly” to give emergency-use authorization to Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine. Hospitals and pharmacies across the country are urgently preparing for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on the latest developments on the vaccine, and Dr. Anthony Harris, medical director and chief innovation officer for WorkCare, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source

The Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing said more than 20,000 single adults were sleeping in shelters — more than any time in history. Source

Former NFL player’s portion of sales will help fund his social activism on behalf of Black and Brown Americans. Source

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of three Muslim men who say they were placed on the no-fly list after they refused to spy on their friends and neighbors for the FBI. Noor Tagouri, a journalist and producer at the production company At Your Service, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about government surveillance of American Muslims in the two decades since the 9/11 attacks. Source

Michigan’s top epidemiologist says the state’s coronavirus caseload is plateauing, though residents must remain on high alert as hospitalizations climb. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joined CBSN to discuss how Michigan officials are responding to the pandemic. Source

In a slew of tweets about its new slate of content, Disney revealed details about the highly anticipated “Sister Act” sequel. Source

Decision follows allegations by New York Times columnist of site’s use of criminal content including child abuse. Source