New York state officials have joined their counterparts in California and North Carolina in suing e-cigarette maker Juul, alleging the company created marketing campaigns that targeted youth and helped fuel teenage lung illness and, in some cases, vaping-related deaths. CBSN New York reports. Source
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Protesters and police locked in tense standoff at Hong Kong university
A standoff between pro-democracy protesters and police in Hong Kong is underway at a university. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined “CBSN AM” from outside the school. Source
Volker insists he worked through “official” Ukraine channel, “cringes” at “three amigos” references
Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, strongly defended himself in his prepared opening statement, denying that he along with U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and Energy Secretary Rick Perry formed a separate “irregular” channel informing Ukraine policy – an effort for which they became known as the “three amigos.” Source
List of 2019’s “worst toys” revealed ahead of holiday season
A Nerf dart gun, ice cream-scented Nickelodeon slime and a plastic Power Rangers claw are among the toys topping a consumer safety group’s list of worst toys for the holidays. World Against Toys Causing Harm, a Boston-area nonprofit, has been warning about hazardous toys for more than 40 years. CBSN Los Angeles reports. Source
Will any NFL team sign Colin Kaepernick?
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is facing new controversy after bailing on the league’s official workout over the weekend. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson reports on the workout, and CBS Sports NFL writer John Breecj joins CBSN to discuss Kaepernick’s potential future with the league. Source
Burger King sued over Impossible Whopper “contamination”
A self-described vegan has sued Burger King for allegedly misleading consumers by not informing consumers that its Impossible Whoppers are flame-broiled with the help of beef fat. Source
Pelosi confident Democrats will keep House control in 2020
Pelosi says despite a contentious impeachment probe of the president, Democrats will surge in the 2020 election cycle Source
The Fast and The Furious? Titans Explode on Offense in Second Half to Rout Jaguars, 42-20
The Titans scored three touchdowns in less than five minutes to start the second half and rolled to a 42-20 win over the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium. Source
Game Notes: Titans vs. Jaguars
Things that stood out for Titans in Week 12 matchup against Jaguars at Nissan Stadium. Source
33 players fined for involvement in Browns-Steelers brawl
There’s a new fallout Sunday evening following the fight on the field between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Thirty-three players have now been fined for their part in the brawl. Meg Oliver reports. Source