Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports. Source
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Holiday spending up 4% from 2018 as shoppers look for last minute deals
It’s Super Saturday and retailers are hoping to ring up record sales. The National Retail Federation says shoppers are expected to spend $730 billion this holiday season. That’s about 4% more than last year. Hilary Lane reports. Source
Trump administration aims to cut “SNAP” programs, affecting millions
Thirty-six million Americans depend on food stamps under the government’s “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,” known as “SNAP.” But this week, the Trump administration moved to cut some of them off. The changes would cause an estimated 3.7 million Americans to lose their benefits. A multi-state lawsuit could be in the works by state attorneys general. Source
At least 23 dead in India protests against citizenship law
Police in India said 23 people died during protests against a new citizenship law that grants amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally from three neighboring countries — unless they are Muslim. The exclusionary law has sparked outrage and violent protests across the country. Source
Brother of 49ers quarterback killed in double murder
Three people were stabbed outside The Dogwood bar in Nashville on Saturday morning. Source
Death toll climbs in India protests against citizenship law
Nine people died on Saturday during clashes between demonstrators and police in northern India. Source
Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins to 53-Man Roster, Waive OLB Sharif Finch
Dalyn Dawkins played in the team’s game at Denver earlier this season and ran for two yards on two carries. Dawkins ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s preseason finale against the Bears this season. Source
New Zealand collects 50,000 guns in assault weapon buyback
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern banned the most deadly types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after the attack in Christchurch that left 51 people dead. Source
Nearly 100 arrested in MS-13 crackdown on Long Island
Authorities said Friday they have dealt an unprecedented blow to the violent MS-13 street gang, announcing charges against nearly 100 of the group’s members and associates on Long Island. CBSN NY reports. Source
Biden’s press secretary diagnosed with cancer
“It was never a question whether I’d continue working during treatment — working for Joe Biden and this campaign has been the best, most important experience of my life,” TJ Ducklo said. Source