Crews Search For Missing In Midwest Tornadoes: Across America

Good morning, people of Across America! Here's the Monday, Dec. 13 Across America Daily.

---

Here are the top stories in Across America today:

Crews Search For Missing After Devastating Tornadoes In Kentucky: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear warned the state's death toll from the outbreak could top 100.

Chris Wallace Leaving Fox News, Joining CNN+: After 18 years with Fox News, veteran journalist Chris Wallace will be leaving to join CNN+, a new streaming service launching in 2022.

Supreme Court Allows Suits Against Texas Abortion Law To Continue

---

Today's Across America Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

---

From my notebook:

• News And Guts: "If Texas can take away a protected right, California will do the same with guns. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Saturday night he wants legislation just like the Texas ban on abortion that will give citizens of his state the ..." (Facebook)
• NFL: "The Denver Broncos lined up with 10 men on the first play of the game in tribute to Demaryius Thomas. 🙏" (Facebook)
• U.S. Army: "We want to congratulate United States Naval Academy on their victory. While we played on different teams today, we get to go back to being the best 1-2 punch in the world. #ArmyNavy" (Facebook)
• News And Guts: "CNN has hired long-time Fox News host Chris Wallace, who says he wants to "try something new." Via Axios." (Facebook)
• NBA: "📸 With #NBAJerseyDay on Tuesday, December 14th... look back at some players wearing NBA jerseys! Which jersey are you wearing on Tuesday? 🤔" (Facebook)
• News And Guts: "Meteorologists have never seen anything like it. Last night, one tornado was reportedly on the ground for more than 200 miles, from Arkansas to Kentucky. And that was one of many tornadoes reported. Dozens are feard dead across several..." (Facebook)
• News And Guts: "The candle factory in Mayfield Kentucky had been going 24/7 to meet the Christmas demand. Then, on Friday night, a tornado hit. Many employees are still missing. This morning, the CEO of the company talked with ABC News about the ongoing..." (Facebook)
• NFL: "One more sleep till the best day of the week." (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: The Dallas Cowboys get the win in DC! #DALvsWAS" (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: Dominant win for Chiefs Kingdom. #LVvsKC" (Facebook)
• NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration: "#AstronautSnoopy is bound for the Moon, again! As the zero gravity indicator for the #Artemis I mission, Snoopy will ride aboard NASA's Orion Spacecraft that will fly around the Moon early next year: https://go.nasa.gov/3EEy64N" (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: Cleveland Browns hang on! #BALvsCLE" (Facebook)
• NBA: "Stephen Curry reached 'his own level' and left behind a new-look NBA His talent is unmatched and his impact is unprecedented, both of which take center stage as the NBA star nears history via Shaun Powell. Full Story 📰: https://app.link..." (Facebook)
• NBA: "👀 Friday's action around the league!" (Facebook)
• NBA: "🔥 Stephen Curry is heating up in Philly! 🔥 10 threes away from the all-time record... #CurryWatch continues at 8:30pm/et on #NBAonABC." (Facebook)
• NBA: "Tune-in now to follow tonight's ABC live scoreboard! 8:30 PM ET: Warriors/76ers" (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: Seattle Seahawks win in Week 14! #SEAvsHOU" (Facebook)
• NBA: "Check out the 7 winners from Saturday's hoops! 👀" (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: Tennessee Titans improve to 9-4! #JAXvsTEN" (Facebook)
• NBA: "LeBron James Propels Lakers Over OKC On The Road! ✨ Led by LeBron James' 33 PTS, 5 REB and 6 AST, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-95. Russell Westbrook added 8 PTS, 9 REB and 7 AST for the Lakers in the vic..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Army: "It's game time! Who better to get you hyped for today's #ArmyNavyGame than 3rd Special Forces Group-Airborne! Time to get loud! #GOARMYBEATNAVY!" (Facebook)
• Dan Rather: "A smile for a Saturday. Quite an audition. " (Facebook)
• Southern Poverty Law Center: "A new sculpture in Wilmington, North Carolina, honors the contributions of the U.S. Colored Troops in the Battle of Forks Road. The Black soldiers played a key role in the assault that helped end the Civil War. The history of the battle ..." (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: The New Orleans Saints are heading home with a W! #NOvsNYJ" (Facebook)
• NBA: "LeBron James' 33 PTS, 5 REB and 6 AST paced the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the Thunder! ✨" (Facebook)
• NFL: "Micah Parsons is always hungry. 🦁 #DALvsWAS" (Facebook)
• NFL: "Micah Parsons might be winning a couple of awards this season. 👀 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX 📱: NFL app" (Facebook)
• NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration: "🙌 We welcomed a NEW candidate class of NASA Astronauts and launched two missions to further humanity's exploration of the universe. Check out our top stories in this new episode of This Week at NASA." (Facebook)
• NBA: "Watch the BEST HUSTLE PLAYS of the NBA season so far! 🥳️ Tune in at 3:30pm/et on NBA League Pass for Saturday hoops ➡️ https://app.link.nba.com/e/nba-league-pass" (Facebook)
• NFL: "FINAL: Atlanta Falcons get their 6th win of the year! #ATLvsCAR" (Facebook)

---

Loving the Across America Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at carly.baldwin@patch.com

---

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Carly Baldwin

About me: Thank you for reading Patch! Patch is America's #1 network of hyperlocal news sites. I cover Central Jersey for Patch, specifically the towns of Middletown, Matawan-Aberdeen, Woodbridge and Rutgers University. I also cover Secaucus. I have my graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University and in the past I've worked for The Jersey Journal, NJ.com and Metro newspaper in New York City. Complaints? Praise? Anonymous tips? You can always email me at carly.baldwin@patch.com.