Evening Rundown: Behind Tom Cruise's outburst, a severe reaction to Pfizer vaccine and White House counsel's warning to Trump

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Dec. 16, 2020 They make millions by operating youth facilities. But children allege rampant abuse. By Hannah Rappleye, Tyler Kingkade and Kate Snow Sequel Youth & Family Services collected hundreds of millions in tax dollars to care for vulnerable children, despite abuse and negligence allegations. An NBC News investigation reveals how Sequel became one of the biggest behavioral health youth facility operators in the country. Read more Winter comes roaring into the East Coast with 'serious storm' bringing snow and ice By Phil Helsel and Tim Fitzsimons | Read more Direct cash payments likely as lawmakers near Covid aid deal By Sahil Kapur, Lauren Egan and Leigh Ann Caldwell | Read more There are 3 Japantowns left in America. But they could be on the verge of vanishing. By Claire Wang | Read more Severe allergic reaction to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine reported in Alaska By Erika Edwards | Read more White House counsel's office warned Trump not to fire FBI Director Chris Wray By Carol E. Lee and Courtney Kube | Read more OPINION Don't judge Lizzo for doing a detox. Judge the people profiting off detox myths. By Erica Nicole Kendall | Read more Behind Tom Cruise's apparent outburst, Covid-era anxieties and power imbalances   By Daniel Arkin | Read more Months after Trump's toilet rant, admin. rolls back shower, laundry machine rules By Allan Smith | Read more MLB recognizes Negro Leagues, will include its stats in official historical record By David K. Li | 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