Mahomes said he passed the protocol and has been fully cleared by both team and independent doctors to play in Sunday’s game. Source
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Biden announces mask mandate for interstate travel
In an executive action, President Biden mandated masks for interstate travel and Pete Buttigieg, his pick for transportation secretary, said he would work to enforce new rules for travelers. Source
“Decisive action” needed on economy, White House officials say
Administration officials discussed President Biden’s coronavirus economic relief plan. Source
Walmart to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in 7 states
World’s largest retailer says it can eventually deliver 10 million to 13 million doses per month. Source
ICE starts 100-day moratorium on some deportations
The pause won’t apply to immigrants determined to pose a threat to national security or those recently apprehended along the southern border. Source
Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
Brokaw, author of “The Greatest Generation,” was NBC’s lead anchor at “Nightly News” and for big events for more than 20 years before giving way to Brian Williams in 2004. Source
New concerns raised over South African variant of COVID-19
The race to get people vaccinated is more critical than ever as new research shows the South African variant of COVID-19 has some resistance to antibodies. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Africa, and then John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to explain what this means for the fight against the pandemic. Source
First-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons enters into force
None of the world’s nuclear powers have agreed to the prohibition. Source
President Biden making environmental issues and climate change a priority
President Biden is making climate policy a key priority of his first few days in office. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined “CBSN AM” to talk about the president’s environmental initiatives. Source
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs reporters
The officials discussed President Biden’s coronavirus economic relief plan. Source