Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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CBS News investigates: Parents say U.S. Army failed daughter after sexual assaults
In part one of CBS News’ series on sexual assault in the military, we spoke with the parents of a soldier who say the military failed their daughter after she was sexually assaulted while serving abroad, and that those failures ultimately led to her death. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna COVID-19 vaccine research
Country music legend Dolly Parton is getting praise for her $1 million donation toward coronavirus vaccine research at Vanderbilt University, which was involved in trials for the Moderna vaccine. Source
Trump pushes false election claims amid unsuccessful legal fights
President Trump has offered a string of falsehoods in the few times he’s spoken publicly since Election Day, and this comes as lawsuits brought by the president’s campaign or sympathetic Republicans — alleging election irregularities or worse — have been unsuccessful. Major Garrett takes a closer look. Source
11/16/20: Red and Blue
Moderna says their COVID vaccine highly successful; FBI: massive rise in hate crimes in 2019 Source
Lil Wayne facing federal gun charge in Florida
The rapper could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Source
Mass coronavirus testing pilot program underway in the UK
A mass coronavirus testing pilot program is underway in the U.K. following a surge in new cases. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins CBSN from Liverpool, England, which saw more than 1,300 new cases last week. Source
How 2 brothers kept the Bronx Beer Hall going during the pandemic
Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two brothers and bar owners in New York City, opened the Bronx Beer Hall seven years ago in a historically landmarked marketplace where they could celebrate community. The brothers spoke with CBS News to share how they were able to avoid making the last call during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Trump is “seriously” considering a 2024 bid for president
He is “seriously” considering a 2024 bid for president, two sources have told CBS News. Source
Pediatrician: Bars, gyms should be closing, not schools
Local officials in many communities are increasing restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise. Many schools remain open, but parents are concerned about how long that could last. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest data on COVID-19 and children, and how to keep schools as safe as possible amid the pandemic. Source