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| Good morning Daily Briefing readers. The fraught search for survivors continues after dozens of people were killed in a series of tornadoes that tore through five states. It's been one year since the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out, along with the promise of ending the pandemic. And the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams face-off in an epic "Monday Night Football" matchup. |
| It's Jane, with Monday's news. |
| 🎤 Vicente "Chente" Fernández, the legendary Mexican singer known for his signature charro suit and sombrero, has died, according to a post on his verified Instagram account. He was 81. |
 | | Vicente Fernandez performs at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. The Mexican singer died early Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, relatives reported. He was 81 years old. | | Chris Pizzello, Invision/AP | |
| 🍪 What's your state's favorite Christmas cookie? Time to break out the candy canes – Christmas season is officially here! Google shared with USA TODAY a list of uniquely searched Christmas cookies by state. |
| 🏈 ''If there is a source, that source is unemployed": Amid reports of growing tension between Urban Meyer and Jaguars staffers as well as players, the coach said he would fire anyone who leaked info. |
| 🍔 Mariah Menu arrives at McDonald's: The fast-food chain has a deal wrapped up to make your wish (for free food) come true – especially if you're a Mariah Carey fan. |
 | | Mariah Carey and McDonald's have teamed up and are launching the Mariah Menu Dec. 13. | | McDonald's | |
| 🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, investigative reporter Daphne Duret looks at what happens to police whistleblowers who report their colleagues' wrongdoings. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| Here's what's happening today: |
Rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic tornadoes |
| Rescuers continue to pick through the rubble of shattered buildings and communities Monday from a series of tornadoes that roared across five states . More than 30 tornadoes were reported late Friday and early Saturday. Kentucky was hardest hit, with dozens of fatalities. The owners of a candle factory that was destroyed by a tornado with 110 people inside said Sunday that eight people were confirmed dead, eight remained missing and more than 90 others had been located. That death toll was lower than initially feared. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had said Sunday morning that the state's toll could exceed 100. But after state officials heard the company's update, he said that afternoon it might be as low as 50. At least 14 people were killed in Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. |
| 🌪 "Tornado Alley" is expanding: Millions of Americans living in the South are at an even greater risk for tornadoes than those in the Plains. Here's a visual explainer of what we've learned. |
 | | Emergency workers search through what is left of the Mayfield Consumer Products Candle Factory after it was destroyed by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Dec. 11, 2021. | | JOHN AMIS, AFP via Getty Images | |
It's been one year since the COVID-19 vaccine was introduced to the world |
| Millions wept, cheered and prayed one year ago as the first doses of a vaccine against the coronavirus rolled out of the plant on Dec. 13, destined for arms and the promise of ending the pandemic . It was a difficult time in American history. COVID-19 had killed more than 300,000 people. Much of the nation was on lockdown, and the outlook for Christmas was bleak. In just 11 months, a vaccine had been created to fight a newfound human scourge. It was the fastest ever created, beating out the vaccine for mumps, which took four years. And as of this week, according to the CDC, more than 237 million Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 60.5% of the population is fully vaccinated. |
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| 🌪 December tornadoes are uncommon but not unheard of. The explosion of twisters across five Midwest and Southern states over the weekend? That might be unprecedented. |
| 🚨 "We were trapped": Kentucky candle factory survivors recount their escape from a deadly tornado. |
| 💉 History made, millions saved: One year later, the "surreal" moments of the COVID-19 vaccine debut live on. |
| 🚰 In Mississippi's capital city, many residents don't drink tap water. They stockpile cases of bottled water. Or they boil it. |
| 🛂 Dangerous wait for freedom: Transgender migrants continue to face specific hurdles when seeking asylum, despite a new presidency. |
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Indoor mask mandate takes effect in New York |
| Starting Monday, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places in New York unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement for entry. The new measure, announced Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, comes as COVID-19 cases spiked statewide more than 43% since Thanksgiving, straining the health care system amid staffing shortages. The mandates aim to curb COVID-19 outbreaks during the holidays when more time is spent shopping and gathering indoors, where the virus can spread more easily, Hochul said. The measure will remain in place until Jan. 15, after which the state will re-evaluate. |
Michigan school shooting suspect back in court |
| Michigan school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley is expected to have a probable cause hearing Monday as prosecutors and defense attorneys discuss how to proceed with the case. Crumbley, 15, is accused of killing four people and injuring seven others in a shooting at Oxford High School on Nov. 30. He's been charged with 24 counts, including four counts of first-degree murder and terrorism causing death. Legal experts said Crumbley's defense could seek a mental competency evaluation to determine whether he understands the charges against him. Meanwhile, the suspect's parents, Jennifer Crumbley, 43, and James Crumbley, 45, are facing involuntary manslaughter charges for their alleged roles in the shooting. They have a probable cause hearing set for Tuesday. |
Cardinals and Rams face off in crucial 'Monday Night Football' matchup |
| The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams will take the field for a "Monday Night Football" matchup that could have notable playoff ramifications . The Cardinals enter the game with the NFL's best record at 10-2, and can wrap up a playoff spot with a win at home. On the other end, the division-rival Rams stand at 8-4 and are currently on pace to claim one of the NFC's Wild Card spots. Plenty of attention will be focused on the two quarterbacks – Arizona's Kyler Murray, who has thrown for 2,399 yards and scored 28 touchdowns in nine games this season, and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has thrown for 3,611 yards with 30 touchdowns in 12 contests. Monday's game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. |
| 🏈 32 things we learned from Week 14 of 2021 NFL season: Close calls and blowouts as playoff picture remains open. |
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| 🔵 President Joe Biden received heavy criticism from the American public in his handling of the economy, COVID-19 and gun violence in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. |
| 🐠 A man looking for dolphins at a California beach was in for a surprise when he paddled near a massive fish that looked like "it was bitten in half." It was a sunfish. |
| 🏋️♂️ Glute pumping, lip plumping, skin smoothing: TikTok trends insist the body is always something to improve. But at what cost? |
| 📺 "I am thrilled to join CNN+": Chris Wallace signed off from his Fox News show after 18 years on the network. He'll join CNN's streaming service as a weekday anchor. |
📸 Miss India is crowned Miss Universe 2021 📸 |
 | | Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu, is crowned Miss Universe during the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Israel's southern Red Sea coastal city of Eilat on December 13, 2021. | | MENAHEM KAHANA, AFP via Getty Images | |
| There's a new Miss Universe in town! Miss India, Harnaaz Sandhu, was crowned at the 70th annual event in Eilat, Israel, on Sunday night. The competition, hosted by Steve Harvey, featured scores of contestants vying for the tiara. |
| Scroll through our gallery to see photos of all 80 of this year's contestants. |
| Contributing: The Associated Press |
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