NewsNation Articles: December 4, 2020

Audio: More than 25 people rescued from human smuggling operation in Texas Audio: US House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana on federal level Pandemic affecting homeless, leaving many to fend for themselves Recount finds 11-vote win for Alaska state House race Teens create ‘COVID Candies’ to raise money for virus relief US op-ed says China is the nation’s top security threat; China rejects claim 29 men charged in connection with 2018 prison riots Tyson Foods says it’s invested $540 million to fight new wave of virus cases Homeland Security investigating scams related to new COVID-19 vaccines Oregon Black community leaders receive death threat letters, racial slurs FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 and flu combination test Stranded giraffes rescued, brought to safety at wildlife sanctuary Biden officially secures enough electors to become president Newtown board blocks proposed gun-carrying restrictions Bodycam video and evidence in Mackenzie Lueck’s case released California attorney withdraws from Rittenhouse criminal case New Marvel comic book, ‘The Vitals: True Nurse Stories,’ features PA nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic Former NFL star, wife on raising kids with autism and plans to build home for them Reward offered in fatal shooting of retired Chicago firefighter Pence visits Georgia to campaign for Senate GOP candidates Cute puppy pics used to bait victims in online scams Four charged with abuse after 4-year-old Missouri child found unresponsive, airlifted for treatment Federal student loans payments and interest pause to continue into 2021 Scene from ‘Elf’ comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston United Airlines bans Hawaii couple that boarded plane despite positive COVID-19 results San Francisco Bay Area issues new stay-at-home order ‘Baby Jane Doe’ in nearly 4-decade old death case identified Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over voter fraud in Nevada Federal judge orders DHS to restore DACA, open new applications Male student suspended for wearing nail polish in Texas high school, says act is ‘complete double standard’ Soldier, Army veteran found dead in Fort Bragg training area; investigation underway New York AG releases new Daniel Prude footage ‘Believe in miracles’: 21 year old survives cardiac arrest, being taken off life support Florida sheriff announces arrests in ‘brilliant’ multi-million dollar Walmart crime spree Biden predicts ‘bleak future’ if Congress doesn’t act urgently on coronavirus relief ‘Operation Spider Web’: 13 arrested in drug trafficking ring that sold to Texas college students Trump to withdraw most troops from Somalia as part of global pullback Got an Echo or Ring? Soon, Amazon will use them to share your internet with a new ‘Sidewalk’ network – unless you opt-out Fauci says ‘yes right on the spot’ to Biden As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 spike, cyber threats loom Tokyo Olympics delay costs may reach $2.8 billion Comedian documenting fight against COVID-19 dies after 2nd Instagram video Biden says Trump inaugural presence important to US Christmas and COVID: Therapist on how to manage holiday stress and decisions amid the pandemic World War II vet beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday US House passes historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis on the federal level Officials investigating large wedding at suburban Chicago hotel with little social distancing ‘No way did we ever dream of this’ 4 Oklahoma siblings die of COVID-19 in less than three weeks Walmart to light up skies across the US with holiday drone light show NASA astrophysicist explains how and when you can see the ‘Christmas Star’ for the first time in 800 years FDA chief says 20M Americans could be vaccinated this year California winds ease but fire danger remains high throughout the weekend Hyundai recalls 130k vehicles for engine failure after being fined by the US Alison Lurie, prize winning novelist, dead at 94 Texas high school football player who attacked, knocked over referee charged Fauci apologizes for suggesting UK rushed vaccine decision Radio: COVID Vaccine concerns: Can businesses require employees to get the shots? Radio: City of Louisville declares racism a public health crisis Radio: Biden says Fauci will be chief medical adviser Radio: Most of California will likely be under new stay-at-home order this week, Gov. Newsom says Trooper-shooting suspect killed in NY shootout with US marshals ☀ December 4: States decide who gets 1st round of vaccines, 100 days of mask-wearing and a litter light display Streaming this weekend: Netflix’s Selena series and Mariah Carey’s Christmas special US adds 245,000 jobs in November as virus threatens economy’s slow comeback Florida holiday display turns litter into festival of lights States face Friday deadline to place Pfizer vaccine orders