The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014 Source

Shoukei Matsumoto, Buddhist monk and author of “A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind,” spoke at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders on the power of cleanliness. Source

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to Melanne Verveer, executive director of Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders. It was her first speaking engagement since the 2020 presidential election. Source

Carson is the second senior official who attended the election night party at the White House to contract the virus. Source

“Goal set and achieved,” Chris Nikic wrote. “Time to set a new and BIGGER Goal for 2021.” Source

Brenna Huckaby, gold medal snowboarder and advocate, spoke about the power of sports at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders. Source

“Trying to protect nursing home residents without controlling community spread is a losing battle,” one expert says. Source

Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and former President of Ecuador Rosalía Arteaga spoke at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders. Source

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, why he believes fear of socialism cost some House Democrats their seats, and why the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis would never say “defund the police.” Source

The weekend celebrations for President-elect Joe Biden could make it harder for his coronavirus task force to do its job. The White House press secretary has called on Mr. Biden to condemn the street rallies that she called “superspreader events.” David Begnaud reports from New York City. Source