President Biden blamed a shortfall in vaccines on former President Trump as he met with state and city leaders who have been pleading for more doses. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
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Pandemic keeps couple along U.S.-Canada border apart
The closures of land border crossings between the U.S. and Canada has made the short distance between one couple feel so much greater. Steve Hartman shares their story in this week’s “On the Road.” Source
Pandemic keeps couple, separated by river and border closures, apart
The closures of land crossings between the U.S. and Canada have made the distance between them feel much greater. Source
Senators draw closer to verdict in impeachment trial
The Senate is drawing closer to a verdict in former President Trump’s impeachment trial. Nancy Cordes has the latest on whether enough Republicans will vote to convict him. Source
CDC issues first national strategy to help schools reopen safely
The Centers for Disease Control issued a color-coded guide for gradual school reopenings as the pandemic recedes. Meg Oliver has more. Source
New school reopening guidance based on community transmission rates
CDC director says guidance is “free from political meddling.” Source
Texas mom tackles suspect accused of peeping through teen daughter’s window
A mom in Lake Jackson, Texas pulled off a football move to protect her children. Police dashcam footage shows Phyliss Pena tackling a man in the middle of her street last month. The suspect is accused of peeping into the bedroom window of her 15-year-old daughter. They held the suspect until officers caught up. The police chief wants to meet with Pena to commend her, and said he might even send her a job application. Source
Brooklyn’s budding black owned floral studio
“Starting in the midst of the pandemic, it was not ideal,” said Jalloh. “But I think it still worked in our favor because a lot of people are finding new ways to celebrate each other or just send love to each other.” Source
Video captures Texas mom tackling suspected peeping Tom
“The cop fist-bumped me and he was like, ‘Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,'” Phyllis Pena said. Source
“Chappelle’s Show” is returning to Netflix
“When you stopped watching it, they called me. And I got my name back and I got my license back and I got my show back and they paid me millions of dollars,” Chappelle said. Source