“I didn’t even realize I had it,” French nun Sister André told a local newspaper of her diagnosis. Now she has the all-clear to mark her birthday. Source
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Mark Cuban stops playing of national anthem before Mavs home games
Mogul and owner of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks says he made the decision before the young season – and nobody noticed ’till now. Source
French government seeks law to set age for sexual consent at 15
New push to enshrine children’s protections comes amid huge public pressure after a wave of revelations about violence by parents and authority figures. Source
Skier survives bear attack in Alaska, rescued by helicopter
The man and 2 companions “unknowingly happened upon a den containing a brown bear sow and an unknown number of cubs,” officials said . Source
Hundreds protest campus sexual assault at universities across U.S.
Organizers staged COVID-safe demonstrations to call attention to a problem they say the pandemic has only made it harder to address. Source
Chicago teachers OK back-to-school COVID safety deal
Agreement ends long and often bitter dispute between union on one die and mayor and nation’s third-largest school system on the other. Source
Aunt Jemima brand’s new name revealed: Pearl Milling Company
Parent company Quaker Oats said in June it was going to distance the line of pancake mixes and syrups from the old name, which the company conceded was based on a racial stereotype. Source
Russia labels opposition “traitors” for urging sanctions from Europe
With street protests on hold, jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s allies are keeping pressure on Putin through the EU, and a Valentine’s Day show of “love.” Source
Polar vortex to unleash frigid Arctic blast
By the weekend, temperatures in Kansas City and St. Louis will be below what’s normal for Fairbanks, Alaska. Source
CBS Evening News, February 9, 2021
Impeachment trial opens with graphic video, constitutional debate; Remembering legendary singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes Source