Derrick Henry claimed the NFL’s 2019 rushing title with 1,540 yards on 303 carries (5.1 avg.). Henry joined Billy Cannon (AFL, 1961), Earl Campbell (1978-80) and Chris Johnson (2009) as the only running backs in franchise history to lead their respective leagues in rushing. Source
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Wednesday’s Quick Hits: Pressuring Tom Brady, Adoree Jackson a Full-Go Again, and the Titans Injury Report
Last November, the Titans flustered Patriots QB Tom Brady in a 34-10 win. The Titans sacked Brady three times and were credited with seven quarterback hits in that game as Brady completed just 21 of his 41 passes. Source
Here’s where workers are getting a pay raise this year
Half of U.S. states are raising their minimum wage this year, benefiting almost 7 million workers, by one estimate. Source
David Stern, former NBA commissioner, has died at age 77
Stern died from a brain hemorrhage he suffered several weeks ago, the NBA said. Source
States with legal weed and what states could follow in 2020
According to an end of the year CBS News Poll, support for legal pot hit a new high in 2019, with 65% of U.S. adults saying marijuana should be legal. Source
Around 400 arrested in New Year’s Day protests in Hong Kong
Hard-line, black-clad youths broke off from the main group of marchers and attacked banks and ATM machines with spray paint, hammers and Motolov cocktails. Source
Iran-backed protesters withdraw from U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad
Violent mass demonstrations that spilled onto the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad have ended after two days. Iran-backed protesters withdrew from the compound and claimed victory. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Istanbul, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Cory Booker: “I’m going to do what I have to do” on campaigning during impeachment trial
With 2020 now here, Democratic presidential candidates will be ramping up their pitches to voters, but some candidates could be pulled away from the campaign trail to serve as jurors in the Senate impeachment trial. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker told CBS News he’ll “deal with whatever the circumstances are” when it comes to campaigning. CBS News campaign reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN from Creston, Iowa, to discuss. Source
Pete Buttigieg ends the year by raking in nearly $25 million
Over the course of the year, the now-former South Bend mayor raised over $76 million Source
Global air crash deaths fell by more than half in 2019
Despite a high-profile crash of a Boeing 737 MAX in March, the number of fatalities in airplane crashes dropped last year. Source