Officer Won't Be Charged in Keith Scott's Death and 4 Other Stories to Know Nov. 30

By Eleanor Sheehan

Published on 11/30/2016 at 3:10 PM

Getty | NICHOLAS KAMM
Getty | NICHOLAS KAMM

  • The police officer who shot and killed a black man named Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, NC, will not be charged, according to The New York Times. Mecklenburg County District Attorney R. Andrew Murray said that officer Brentley Vinson, who is black, "acted lawfully." The shooting gained national attention because the Mecklenburg police department claimed Scott was armed, while his wife and a witness said Scott was holding a book; a weapon was recovered from the scene, however. Scott's death sparked protests and outrage across the city, so the decision not to charge Vinson could bring even more demonstrations.
  • Speaking of protests, fast-food and child-care workers demonstrated in cities across the country, including Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York City, for higher minimum wage on Tuesday. Organized by the Service Employees International Union Local 1, the protesters called for an increase to $15 — the current minimum wage is $7.25.
  • People are already hooked. Leah Remini's new docuseries, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, premiered on Tuesday night. The former King of Queens sitcom star opened up about her time as a devoted Scientology member and why she left the church. Remini's fascinating show airs on A&E and is eight episodes long.
  • Your wish is Netflix's command. The online streaming service announced Wednesday that it would finally make offline streaming available internationally. Even better news? You can start watching your favorite shows without WiFi today — all you need to do is update your app.
  • Looks like Mitt Romney's still in the running for secretary of state. Despite criticism from Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, Romney and the president-elect had dinner together in New York City last night, prompting speculation that he'll join Trump's cabinet. The entire meal was captured by a CNN reporter who was sitting at a table at the same restaurant.