Mall owners Brookfield Asset and Simon Property Group now own the 118-year-old department store. Source
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U.S. sets record for coronavirus hospitalizations with over 60,000
“No question our hospitals are about to be overrun,” said Dr. Michael Osterholm. “Don’t be surprised when we hit 200,000 [cases] a day.” Source
Trump administration replacing key staff while fighting election loss
More changes are coming inside the federal government as President Trump continues his efforts to challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and Politico White House reporter Tina Nguyen spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House’s efforts. Source
Biden calls Trump’s refusal to concede “an embarrassment”
President-elect Biden discussed plans for his presidency with four leaders of America’s closest allies. This comes as Mr. Biden said the transition to his new administration is moving forward, despite President Trump’s refusal to cooperate. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Pentagon upheaval in Trump’s final weeks in office
President Trump’s firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet was just the beginning. Source
Texas becomes first state to top 1 million COVID-19 cases
El Paso is lining up mobile morgues, while Dallas County officials are warning that their area is “entering the most dangerous phase we have seen to date.” Source
No State Dept role in Biden congratulatory calls with foreign leaders
Biden has spoken with the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom in the past two days. Source
“Darkest days” of COVID pandemic lie ahead, Biden adviser warns
“On Labor Day we were 32,000 cases a day in this country,” Osterholm said. “Do not be at all surprised when we hit 200,000 cases a day.” Source
Military faces challenges with mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines will likely be available for most Americans who want it by April. In CBS News’ series “Racing to a Cure,” David Martin takes a look at what it will take to distribute those first doses. Source
Young man becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman Triathlon
Chris Nikic became the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon. The 21-year-old from Florida even earned himself a Guinness World Record for finishing the race. Norah O’Donnell shares his story. Source