NewsNation Articles: December 14, 2021

Search and rescue dogs look for tornado victims in Kentucky Alex Murdaugh granted bail, car dealer accused of hiring hitmen to kill former mistress Radio: US COVID death toll hits 800,000, a year into vaccine drive Radio: Chicago expected to pay woman $2.9M over botched police raid Man indicted after 3 bodies found in burning Texas dumpster Radio: Scores still missing in Kentucky as region begins cleanup Banfield: Murdaugh granted bail, car dealer accused of hiring hitmen Auto dealer exec indicted in alleged murder-for-hire plot Michigan school district sets new safety plan after shooting House votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe Bill O’Reilly: Fox News now ‘a different place’; also, who’d pay to watch CNN+ streaming service? Former Chicago police head: Retail theft should be a felony Dr. Ann McKee on Phillip Adams ‘severe’ CTE diagnosis O’Reilly on Fox News texts: ‘I wouldn’t have done it’ Good news about omicron, lawmakers profiting off the pandemic and another bad day for Andrew Cuomo Rescuers continue to search for tornado victims, Oxford’s school to reopen, and did brain injuries push Adams to murder? Holiday shipping deadlines: What you need to know Amid public pressure, banks reconsider overdraft fees Scores still missing in Kentucky as region begins cleanup Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default Father, son blamed for California wildfire out on lower bail Man gets over 2 years in prison for Pelosi threat after riot Former students noticed ‘red flags’ at new religious college Truck driver gets 110 years in Colorado interstate pileup Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain Chicago expected to pay woman $2.9M over botched police raid ‘We owe them action’: Biden honors Sandy Hook victims Michigan high school reopening after mass shooting that killed 4 What’s next as final child tax credit of 2021 hits accounts Autopsy finds severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player accused of shooting 6 people Surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney into human body Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50/hr Kim Potter trial: Jurors see differences between gun, Taser Police find remains of 20-year-old Arizona man with autism 2 dead, dozens hospitalized for severe bleeding after taking ‘spice’ in Florida Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines, data indicate Neighbors come together to clean up, rebuild after storms 1982 Ohio homicide victim identified as former guitarist, songwriter for O’Jays Teen’s nonprofit helps the homeless Sen. Manchin holding out on new spending bill ‘The Murder of Gabby Petito’ documentary streaming this week Social media is ’emboldening’ smash-and-grab robberies, police officer says NBA, NHL canceling games due to COVID outbreaks Flow of migrants back across Mexican border increasing Kentucky Lt. Gov. on storm aftermath as 74 dead, hundreds missing What leads to a lost package? UPS and USPS explain Watch: Daylight shows destruction and devastation of deadly tornadoes Michigan suspect’s dad mouths ‘I love you’ to wife in court Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado wrecks warehouse Meadows texts show Hannity, Don Jr. wanted Trump to stop Jan. 6 riot December 14: Victims, police seek help in smash-and-grab thefts. Elon Musk wins Person of the Year. Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery Coca-Cola, Sprite, Minute Maid recalled over potential presence of metal pieces Police, retailers seek assistance in fight against theft, smash-and-grabs