In an interview, Tom Eckerle doubled down on his use of the N-word, repeating it over and over again. Source

CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants. Source

Black families have long been working to make pregnancy a safe and joyful experience. But is the coronavirus pandemic putting them at an even higher risk? Freelance reporter Nina Bahadur joins CBSN to discuss. Source

Trump family members and surrogates will be hitting the trail in person amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source

The sanctions are the latest in a string of actions the Trump administration has taken targeting China. Source

Russia says it will approve the first COVID-19 vaccine next week even though the Phase 3 trial, to prove if it’s safe and effective, is not complete. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green to discuss the concerns. Source

Only about 5% of doctors are African American. A neurosurgeon in training shows Adriana Diaz how difficult it can be for doctors of color to overcome barriers and how diversity can help improve care. Source

A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council alleges that major U.S. toilet paper manufacturers, from Procter & Gamble to Kimberly-Clark, are destroying Canada’s boreal forest. The report claims that the use of virgin pulp to produce popular toilet paper brands is threatening millions of acres of the ancient forest, which is home to over 600 indigenous communities and is essential to fighting climate change. Anna Werner reports. Source

Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said. Source

Black families and communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk? Source