A COVID-19 vaccine could be just weeks away, and the Trump administration says it’s up to governors to decide who gets it first. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his state’s distribution plan, as Ohio hits a record high number of hospitalizations. Source
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Salvation Army taking its Red Kettle campaign online as pandemic threatens traditional donations
The Salvation Army says its iconic red kettles could see a 50% drop in donations as the coronavirus pandemic forces shoppers stay to home. Jamie Yuccas looks at how the organization is taking the campaign online. Source
Ohio gets pummeled by snow in first major snow storm of the season
The first big winter storm to hit Ohio this season pounded the state overnight and threatened around 28 million people in the region with snow. Errol Barnett has more on the storm that’s already forced dozens of schools to close and tens of thousands of residents to lose power. Source
One year after coronavirus symptoms were first detected, CBS News returns to Wuhan
It’s been one year since coronavirus symptoms were first detected in Wuhan, China. Ramy Inocencio takes a look at a city now recovered, but where unanswered questions remain. Source
Organizations viewed by SPLC as hate groups receive financial benefits from federal government
The FBI’s most recent statistics on hate crimes, released this month, show a rise in hate crimes and the deadliest year on record. a CBS News investigation uncovered that more than 90 groups, perceived by some as hate groups, are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt organizations. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with a former IRS attorney who explains how this impacts the average American taxpayer. Source
South Korean pop stars BTS may get to delay military service after all
Last year the government said pop musicians couldn’t delay mandatory service, but as BTS claim their 3rd Billboard No. 1, lawmakers appear to recognize boybands’ value to the national brand. Source
Fire devastates world’s largest sand island
The fire as been raging for more than six weeks and is consuming large swaths of Fraser Island’s unique forests. Source
F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19
Hamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain. Source
Japan’s soaring female suicide rate could be a warning to the world
Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen anywhere.” Source
Candidates who could prosecute Trump discuss NY criminal probe
There’s one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it’s led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs. Source