Texans still without safe drinking water after devastating winter storm; California’s iconic redwoods threatened by climate change Source
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NYC to allow Central Park ice rinks to stay open for rest of season
“But make no mistake, we will not be doing business with the Trump Organization going forward. Inciting an insurrection will never be forgotten or forgiven,” the mayor’s press secretary said in a statement. Source
Texans still without safe drinking water after devastating winter storm
As temperatures begin to warm, many Texans still lack access to safe drinking water and food market shelves remain empty after a brutal winter storm. Janet Shamlian has the latest. Source
California’s iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California’s iconic coastal redwoods are struggling to recover after wildfires ripped through the state over the summer. Making things worse, climate change is affecting the coastal fog that helps feed the trees. Jeff Berardelli reports. Source
Engine explodes moments into United Airlines flight
Federal investigators are looking into what caused an engine of a Boeing 777 to explode during take off on Saturday. Debris from the engine landed in a Colorado neighborhood near the Denver airport where the plane took off from. Conor McCue reports. Source
Judges say it’s time for more security in the face of mounting violence
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she’s fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports. Source
U.S. approaching 500,000 COVID deaths
As the number of COVID deaths in the U.S. inches closer to 500,000, efforts to vaccinate the country move forward. More than 63 million Americans have received at least one shot. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Dubai princess claims she’s being held captive by her father
The whereabouts of Princess Latifa al-Maktoum, daughter of the ruler of Dubai, remains a mystery after a recent video claiming that her father is holding her as a prisoner. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise
Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise, with more than 3,000 hate incidents directed at Asian Americans recorded since the start of the pandemic. Major Garrett reports. Source
Biden pushes ahead with stimulus plan
With the U.S. economy still suffering the effects of the pandemic, President Biden is pushing ahead with his coronavirus relief plan. Mr. Biden is committed to sending relief checks, but Republicans oppose a measure in the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Christina Ruffini reports. Source