President Biden declared war on the coronavirus on his first full day in office. Also, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is asking the body to delay former President Trump’s impeachment trial until February. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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NFL gives vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
The move is a thank you to frontline workers who put their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
National Guard allowed to rest in Capitol after being relocated to garage
The Guard members were asked by Capitol Police to relocate to a parking garage to rest during their shifts. That drew swift condemnation from lawmakers. Source
How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in nursing homes. It didn’t have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt. Source
Can Japan cling to its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion. Source
Florida “Monkey Whisperer” charged with illegally selling primates
Jimmy Wayne Hammonds is with illegally transporting and selling primates, including a species considered endangered. Source
Teen allegedly stole some $980,000 from supermarket where he worked
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span. Source
Obscure constitutional provision hangs over Trump’s post-presidency
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was referenced in the House’s article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump. Source
Maryland lawmaker said to have tried to bring gun onto House floor
U.S. Capitol Police investigating after Representative Andy Harris reportedly set off metal detectors outside the chamber. Source
Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine. Source