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National
The Mood In Minneapolis Is Tense As Chauvin Trial Is About To Start
Minneapolis braces for the start of the trail of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer charged with murdering George Floyd. The Floyd family held a vigil Sunday night at a church near where Floyd was killed.
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Technology
Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission
Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.
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Morning News Brief
The CDC launches online tool for people to find where to get vaccinated. Biden administration will release a report on the killing of a Saudi journalist. House panel presses postmaster on mail delays.
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Politics
'A Katrina-Scale Crisis': Austin Is Desperate For Help In Weather Disaster
The Texas weather calamity is an "absolutely awful nightmare," says City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison. "We're desperately waiting for state and federal cavalry to come a runnin'."
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Fans Will Almost Certainly Recognize Taylor Swift's New Single
Taylor Swift's latest music is a rerecorded version of her hit: "Love Story." A new version of the 2008 album it came from is out in April. It's part of a plan for her to take control of early work.
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Politics
Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan
President Biden was in Wisconsin Tuesday night for a town hall on CNN. In addition to specifics about his coronavirus relief package, Biden was also asked a lot about vaccines and schools.
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Health
Electronic Health Records May Be Delaying COVID-19 Vaccinations
The same electronic systems used to record when patients get a physical or go to the ER are also used to log data when coronavirus vaccines are given. But the systems don't share information easily.
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National
'We Have No Space': LA County Funeral Director Describes Virus's Toll
Todd Beckley, a funeral director in Los Angeles County, says COVID-19 deaths have overwhelmed his mortuary. It is so overwhelmed there is waiting list that's 23 families long.
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Politics
Biden Prepares For Inauguration Speech And Workday
President-elect Biden prepares to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president. His team confirms this is a working day for him. He'll sign a range of executive orders after he takes the oath of office.
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Politics
Trump Leaves White House, Biden Prepares For Swearing In
When President Trump left Washington aboard Air Force One, he only had a few hours left in office. At noon, he will again be a private citizen when President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office.