NewsNation Articles: December 16, 2020

Audio: Major storm bringing snow, ice, rain and winds to the Northeast Audio: Negotiators near agreement on COVID-19 economic aid bill Audio: President-elect Biden makes historic cabinet pick, plans to get vaccine, discusses Hunter investigation US Interior Secretary Bernhardt tests positive for COVID-19 Food banks struggle with high demand and limited supply, project food shortages in coming months FDA says extra doses from vials of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can be used Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado church over capacity limits during pandemic Largest US land bridge for people and wildlife debuts in Texas What are the real risks for Bell’s palsy with COVID-19 vaccine? 2 men killed in Louisiana salt mine collapse identified Supreme Court will hear case on NCAA athletes’ compensation limits NFL considering filling Super Bowl seats with vaccinated health care workers Florida governor announces delay in next Pfizer vaccine shipments President-elect Biden makes historic cabinet pick, plans to get vaccine, discusses Hunter investigation Taco Bell brings back Nacho Fries and other menu items for a limited time ‘No one should have to experience that’: Chicago woman forced to stand naked as police raid wrong home Nebraska baby has brain swelling from coronavirus California COVID-19 crisis: State records nearly 54k new cases, 293 deaths in a single day Mother of two surprised with a car after deputies learn she walked miles to work 30% of eligible Chicago students to attend in-person class Man with chainsaw steals McDonald’s meal, chases manager in parking lot Biden, Pence preparing to get COVID-19 vaccine soon When is the last day to order on Amazon before Christmas? Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out Texas AG announces multi-state lawsuit against Google Vaccinations reach nursing homes across the US as COVID-19 cases rise First Alaskans receive COVID-19 vaccine; 2 health care workers have allergic reaction after vaccination When manager found mom and 5 kids living in vacant apartment she didn’t call police, she helped Fed keeps rate near zero but sees brighter economy in 2021 Tyson fires 7 at Iowa pork plant after COVID betting inquiry 75 New Mexico vaccine doses lost due to storage issue Camp Pendleton Marine frees trapped toddler from burning car Hack brings unwanted attention to obscure but vital IT firm Appeals court rules against Nevada cap on church attendance Shots fired at Border Patrol agents from vehicle circumventing New Mexico checkpoint Senate report: Opioid industry has paid advocacy groups $65M ‘If not one thing, it’s another’: Storm rolls into Northeast MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league Secret Santa pays off $50,000 in layaway balances at Virginia Walmart Regulators OK genetically modified pigs for drugs, food Florida shuts down bay known nationally for its oysters Burglar killed when window unexpectedly closes, ‘pinning him’ and leaving him ‘suspended in air,’ sheriff says Senate hearing examines alleged irregularities in the 2020 election Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany Watch: Prisoner escapes from transport SUV when driver stops at McDonald’s drive-thru 14 charged in 2015 attack on French newspaper Charlie Hebdo found guilty Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantining after possible COVID-19 exposure Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill California buys 5,000 more body bags, prepares makeshift morgues as virus rages on VIDEO: Santa Claus swings from construction equipment in Colorado Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA athlete compensation case Iran leaders: Biden arrival won’t guarantee better relations WATCH: Boston hospital workers celebrate COVID-19 vaccine arrival in viral TikTok video Fed balances impact of vaccines against economic pain in interest rate decision Biden introduces Pete Buttigieg as his pick for transportation secretary United Airlines partnering with CDC on COVID-19 contact tracing initiative Coronavirus vaccine distribution continues across the country Census releases additional data to check official count for accuracy Woman throws dog off balcony in front of Florida deputies LA police won’t face charges in 2018 Trader Joe’s fatal shooting Domino’s to give holiday bonuses of up to $1,200 to hourly employees ☀ December 16: Northeast braces for winter storm, Biden’s Cabinet picks and a ‘cannibal sandwich’ Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest women’s basketball coach Man convicted of killing 2 at Kentucky store gets life term Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems INTERACTIVE: When is the last day to ship a package in time for Christmas? MacKenzie Scott says she has given $4.1 billion to charity Gloria Gaynor to perform at Times Square New Year’s Eve Minnesota juvenile lifer walks free after 18 years in prison Facebook pauses political ad ban for Georgia runoffs