President Biden promised bipartisanship throughout his campaign, but he may be willing to pass a COVID relief package without Republican support. Weijia Jiang reports on what path Democrats could use and how GOP senators are reacting. Source
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Northeastern states prepare for dangerous snowstorm that already pounded Midwest
After dumping levels of snow not seen in a decade all over the Midwest, a large winter storm is now making its way through the Northeast. Mola Lenghi reports from New Jersey. Source
Prince Harry accepts U.K. paper’s apology, cash damages in libel case
It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops. Source
Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson charged with reckless driving year after fatal hit-and-run
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Erickson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a hit-and-run in Southern California that killed two boys last year. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office said Erickson, 52, was charged with one count of reckless driving. Source
Major storm bearing down on Northeast
The storm will also cause near-hurricane force wind gusts and major coastal flooding. Source
Ex-MLB star charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Investigators said Erickson was racing with Rebecca Grossman, moments before she struck and killed two young brothers. Source
Homeless swept out of hotel police said was taken over by activists
At least seven people detained during police sweep of Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, Washington. Source
EU condemns “coup” as military seizes power in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation’s top civilian leader, is among the senior figures reportedly detained by the military as a difficult march toward democracy is halted. Source
“I’m Feeling Free”: WNBA’s Layshia Clarendon has top surgery
The New York Liberty guard says they’re “feeling a sense of gender euphoria as opposed to gender dysphoria.” Source
Myanmar military stages coup and detains some senior leaders
Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, was apparently among them. The takeover marks a sharp reversal of the partial yet significant progress toward democracy Myanmar made in recent years. Source