Captain charged with manslaughter in boat fire that killed 34
The indictment alleges that Captain Jerry Boylan caused the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member "by his misconduct, negligence and inattention to his duties."
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Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
CDC committee prioritizes groups for vaccine distribution
CDC advisers voted on which Americans should be prioritized to receive the first vaccines authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
13-year-old's charity provides blankets to kids in need
"I know there's a lot of kids in the world and a lot of kids in my community who are on the streets or in shelter homes not getting enough food to eat or are lonely," said C.J. Matthews.
Supreme Court to mull challenge to convictions under "racist" jury laws
More than 1,500 people are still incarcerated in Louisiana due to non-unanimous jury verdicts — 80% of whom are Black, one analysis found.
Alleged hate groups get tax breaks as registered charities
Ninety of these groups have received more than $1B in tax-deductible donations over the last decade.
First Alzheimer's blood test now for sale without FDA approval
More than 5 million people in the United States and millions more around the world have Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia.
Laverne Cox says she was targeted in transphobic attack
Laverne Cox, the actress and transgender activist, said she and her friend were attacked in a Los Angeles Park last week.
Nasdaq wants to enforce gender parity in boardrooms
"We're taking the leadership here because there has been so little action on this front," CEO says.
Boy killed on busy road after being forced out of car
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told CBS News it's "mind-boggling" an adult would force a child out on a busy highway in the rain and at night.
Biden introduces economic team, telling Americans "help is on the way"
Several of Mr. Biden's expected nominees would break barriers if confirmed by the Senate.
Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth to join "The Talk"
Both women are familiar faces on the CBS talkshow and will replace two departing co-hosts.
Barr says Justice Department has no evidence of widespread fraud in election
In an interview with The Associated Press, Attorney General William Barr said federal agents have uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome.
Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
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