November 10 top stories briefs

Hello, it is Tuesday, November 10. Here are today’s top news briefs.

El Paso bringing in 10 refrigerated morgues

In El Paso, Texas, cases of the coronavirus are so high that the county has brought in 10 refrigerated morgue trailers to be placed at local funeral homes. Seven people died on Monday and the city has been under a lockdown for about a month. Reuters said 304 people are in hospital ICUs right now.

Wisconsin man charged for buying gun for Kyle Rittenhouse

A 19-year-old man from Kenosha County, Wisconsin was charged for buying the gun that Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly used to shoot and kill two people during protests in August. His name is Dominick Black. WAOW reported that Black received money from Rittenhouse to buy the gun because he was 17 and couldn’t legally buy a gun in Wisconsin. Black now faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.

Rittenhouse faces life in prison on two homicide charges. His attorneys said he was acting in self-defense.

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CBS to require its reality shows to have 50% BIPOC cast

The president and CEO of CBS Entertainment, George Cheeks, said beginning in 2021, it will require that its reality shows have a cast that is 50% Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This includes reality shows such as “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” and “Love Island.” CBS is also committing to having 25% of its development budget go to creators and producers who are BIPOC and for its writers room to be at least 40% BIPOC.

First person with Down’s syndrome to complete Ironman event

On Saturday night, a 21-year-old triathlete named Chris Nikic became the first person with Down’s syndrome to complete an Ironman event in Panama City Beach. He completed the grueling course by swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, and running at full 26.2 mile marathon in 16 hours and 46 minutes with a guide. Nikic’s father, Nik, was there to support his son all the way.

Vatican says Pope John Paul II knew about allegations against Cardinal McCarrick

The Vatican released a report that said Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI (16) knew that there were sexual misconduct accusations against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick that involved both minor and adult victims. McCarrick was the archbishop of Washington, D.C. and last year was found guilty by a church tribunal and was defrocked by Pope Francis. The Vatican report said John Paul II received a letter in 1999 from another cardinal that had details of the allegations, but still appointed McCarrick to the D.C. post.

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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-texas-idUSKBN27P2VY

https://waow.com/2020/11/09/gun-used-by-rittenhouse-in-kenosha-killings-was-bought-in-ladysmith-complaint-states/

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/09/cbs-reality-shows-must-now-have-50percent-non-white-casts-network-says.html

https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/42884357/chris-nikic-becomes-first-person-with-downs-syndrome-to-finish-an-ironman-triathlon

https://www.npr.org/2020/11/10/933382721/vatican-report-says-pope-john-paul-ii-knew-about-allegations-against-former-card