The space station’s Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module. Source
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COVID-19 is killing Americans at a rate of at least one per minute
The U.S. has recorded more cases since the pandemic began than any other country in the world. Source
At least 20 dead after Hurricane Iota slams Nicaragua coast
Iota was the second Category 4 storm to hit Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast in two weeks. Source
Stores see return of panic buying as COVID-19 shutdowns loom
Chains including Kroger and Wegmans are rationing toilet paper, disinfecting wipes and other items as virus flares. Source
Biden talks with health care workers about COVID-19 crisis
The president-elect formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn’t have access to current officials. Source
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces schools are closing as COVID cases rise
The nation’s largest public school system is returning to fully-remote learning as coronavirus cases rise. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday afternoon that the shutdown begins Thursday. Watch his remarks. Source
New York City to close public schools as coronavirus cases rise
The nation’s largest public school system will shift to fully remote learning as the state and nation grapple with the pandemic. Source
Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers
The president-elect has formed his own coronavirus advisory team, since he doesn’t have access to current officials. Source
House Democrats back Nancy Pelosi for Speaker
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi appears poised for a fourth term as Speaker of the House after her Democratic colleagues re-nominated her to the position. This comes despite the fact that Democrats just lost a number of House seats. Tanya Somanader of Crooked Media joined CBSN to discuss what lessons the party can learn from this election. Source
Conan O’Brien on 60 Minutes in 2010
Conan O’Brien has announced he will end his TBS series, “Conan,” in June 2021, signaling an end to nearly 30 years of late-night television. In 2010, O’Brien appeared on 60 Minutes and spoke with Steve Kroft about his very public breakup with NBC after a short tenure as host of “The Tonight Show.” Source