More than 1,500 people are still incarcerated in Louisiana due to non-unanimous jury verdicts — 80% of whom are Black, one analysis found. Source
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Starbucks offering free coffee to frontline workers this month
“We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee,” the company said. Source
Supreme Court appears skeptical of excluding undocumented immigrants from census
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on the Trump administration’s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census. Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Law School professor, joins CBSN to discuss the legality of the case. Source
CDC panel votes today on who should be first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
CBS News has obtained a document from Operation Warp Speed that estimates December 15 as the date for states to potentially start receiving the Pfizer vaccine with the Moderna vaccine available a week later. The goal is for at least 20 million Americans to start a vaccine regimen by the end of the year. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” with more on the distribution timeline. Source
Trump heading to Georgia ahead of Senate runoffs
President Trump is set to visit Georgia this weekend to rally for Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, who are both facing strong Democratic challengers in the January 5 runoff races. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss that and more. Source
Biden introduces key members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced the officials who will lead his economic team, which is poised to take the helm of the federal government as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks. Source
Lineman David Quessenberry an Inspiration to the Titans, and Others
Among the biggest things celebrated after Sunday’s win over the Colts was the inspiring story of David Quessenberry, a cancer survivor who made his first career start at left tackle in the team’s 45-26 win. Source
Titans Sign LB Will Compton to Active Roster
Compton has played in seven games, with one start, and recorded 13 tackles in 2020. Compton started the team’s contest at Indianapolis over the weekend, and he split time with inside linebacker David Long Jr., opposite Rashaan Evans. Source
Tips on giving to charity, what you can deduct and scams to avoid
Americans donated nearly $450 billion to charity last year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the best ways to give and the new donation rules for 2020. Source
German man arrested after driving car into crowd, killing 5
State Governor Malu Dreyer said the dead included a young child and condemned the driver’s “brutal act.” Source