President Trump took matters into his own hands and signed 4 executive actions he said would help boost the economy. But the measures could face legal hurdles because they were not approved by Congress. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with a closer look at what the orders entail. Source
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Thousands protest in Belarus after contested election
“We don’t agree with (election results), we have absolutely opposite information,” his opponent said. Source
Titans Place LB Josh Smith on Reserve/COVID-19 List
The new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, his club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19. Source
Looters ransack stores in Chicago shopping district after police shooting
In Chicago, the upscale shopping district known as the Magnificent Mile was attacked by looters overnight. People knocked out store windows and carried out merchandise. Some of them clashed with police, and there are reports of shots fired. The violence began hours after a police shooting prompted angry protests in a Chicago neighborhood. Source
Women lawmakers balancing work and child care amid pandemic
Some women lawmakers in Congress are working from home and taking care of their kids. Their experiences are shaping the legislative response to child care issues during the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlyn-Huey Burns and CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe join CBSN to discuss the measures. Source
Deadly explosion rocks Baltimore neighborhood, destroying homes
A natural gas explosion killed a woman, injured several more and trapped at least one other person. Source
Police break up party with nearly 300 people
Some party-goers directed their anger toward the host of the party, who charged admission. Source
100 arrested, 13 cops hurt in Chicago unrest: “Assault on our city”
Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores and clashed with police in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district. Source
“Why Not Me?”: Titans WR A.J. Brown Has Found Ways to Make Himself Even Better in 2020
Brown said he’s watched a lot of film on himself this offseason, and he’s found ways to improve. Brown has also worked this offseason to get into the best shape of his playing career. While watching film this offseason, he noticed he looked fatigued in the fourth quarter of games during his rookie season, and thinks he perhaps gave some things away as a result because of poor technique and giving hints to DBs about his routes. Source
Watch live: Trump holds news conference after economic aid measures
It’s unclear how all of the president’s measures will be implemented, and they’re likely to be challenged in court. Source