President Joe Biden announced plans to buy 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines and increase the distribution of shots to states across the country. “Help is on the way,” he said. But he also warned the fight will take months and that people need to continue to wear masks. Watch his remarks. Source
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Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans. Source
NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Source
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas’ Republican attorney general. Source
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden’s COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation. Source
Disney removing “negative depictions of natives” from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride “needed a refresh,” according to an executive with the entertainment giant. Source
CBS launches investigation, places execs on leave after reports of “racist” and “sexist” comments
Two longtime CBS executives are on administrative leave while the company looks into alleged racist and sexist behavior first reported by the Los Angeles Times. National correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Vanessa Bryant mourns Kobe and Gianna one year after they died
“I miss my baby girl and Kob-Kob so much, too,” Bryant wrote. “I will never understand why/how this tragedy could’ve happened to such beautiful, kind and amazing human beings.” Source
Watch Live: Biden to deliver remarks on COVID-19 response
Biden promised it will be “this spring” when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one. Source
Biden speaks about racial equity and progress for all Americans
President Joe Biden spoke at the White House about policies to advance racial equity and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on minority communities, and signed a series of related executive orders. “We need to open the promise of America to every American,” he said. He also called for action against white supremacy, and condemned bias against Asian Americans. Watch his remarks. Source