Human trials for a promising coronavirus vaccine entered a new phase in South Africa Wednesday. Oxford scientists began the trials on volunteers in the country where cases are surging. Deborah Patta reports. Source

A federal appeals court ordered an end to the case against President Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. The ruling comes as Justice Department officials testified Attorney General William Barr politicized investigations. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

McClain, a black man, died after being detained by police in Aurora, Colorado. Source

The bookstore said it has championed black authors and stories of the African diaspora for 13 years. Source

“He wanted me to pay doctors to prescribe Subsys. I could do that. I’ve done it before, I can do it again,” says former salesman Alec Burlakoff about being hired by pharmaceutical CEO John Kapoor to bribe doctors to prescribe powerful opioids. Source

Alec Burlakoff elaborates on the challenges of finding doctors “agreeing to be bribed” Source

Tina Knowles-Lawson, who recently partnered with The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined Gayle King to discuss how to best fight systemic racism and voter suppression. Source

The Pasadena Fire Department had an all-female crew for the first time in its history. While it was only for one shift, some of the firefighters are hoping for more. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

This summer has seen a major rise in complaints about illegal fireworks being set off. Cities nationwide are now cracking down on the summertime activity. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

“We are looking at greater restrictions,” Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday, after initially saying this would be a last resort. Source