Evening Rundown: An all-white church and the battle for a small town's soul. Plus, the scope of the Russian hack and ten years after 'don't ask, don't tell.'

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Dec. 22, 2020 Why the Russian hack is so significant, and why it's close to a worst-case scenario By Kevin Collier Experts say the SolarWinds hack is unique in its scope, potentially the largest spying operation against the U.S. in history — and it ran without being noticed for nine months. Read more States are rolling out vaccination plans. Track the numbers inoculated across the country. By Elliott Ramos | Read more As Britain faces a surge over Christmas, experts warn of the mutant virus' imminent arrival in the U.S. By Alexander Smith | Read more Two families, two pandemic paths: Each day, dozens of Covid decisions take a toll  By Alex Hazlett | Read more After permit approved for whites-only church, a small Minnesota town insists it isn't racist By Deon J. Hampton | Read more OPINION Chicago police video of Anjanette Young should shock America. It doesn't shock Chicago. By Emmanuel Andre | Read more After years of carbon monoxide poisonings, Congress passes first safety measure for public housing By Suzy Khimm | Read more 'Don't ask, don't tell' lasted generations, and its scars live on ten years after its repeal By Ryan Beals | Read more U.S. sues Walmart alleging role in fueling opioid crisis that's left tens of thousands dead By Leticia Miranda and Pete Williams | Read more How to talk to parents about race if you're adopted or multiracial By Ann Babe and Sakshi Venkatraman | Read more Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112   This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Unsubscribe | More NBC Newsletters | Contact View in browser