When St. Louis motorcycle cop Dave Tenorio became sick with coronavirus complications early last year, his illness was so severe that he had to re-learn how to walk. Now the veteran cop is paying it forward by inspiring others who are going through the same. Adriana Diaz has more. Source
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Severe winter storms expected on the West Coast
Winter is ending with ferocity as many states on the West Coast are expected to be hard hit with historic levels of snowfall. In Texas, the storms have spawned tornadoes with powerful winds. Jeff Berardelli has more. Source
President Biden prepares national tour after passing coronavirus relief bill
Next week, President Biden will begin a nationwide tour to speak with Americans about how the recently passed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill could impact their lives. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Americans wait for hours in hopes of scoring a leftover vaccine dose
Although roughly 2 million Americans are vaccinated daily, some Americans who aren’t yet eligible are attempting unconventional methods to get their shots quicker. Many are waiting outside vaccine clinics and hospitals, counting on leftovers from cancelled appointments. Charlie Demar has more. Source
Brazil’s COVID infections and deaths surge as variants grow dominant
Although the coronavirus pandemic is slowing in many parts of the world, Brazil is seeing a surge of infections and fatalities as variants take stronghold. President Jair Bolsonaro, who recently told the country to “stop whining,” is also receiving criticism for his poor handling of the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
High school basketball announcer crtiticized after using racial slur on broadcast
A sports announcer has been widely criticized for using a racial slur during a high school basketball game in Oklahoma. The coach, Matt Rowan later blamed his remarks on his diabetes and having low blood sugar at the time. Source
Several states roll back COVID restrictions as infections fall
With nearly 100 million vaccine shots administered so far, and a steady decline in new coronavirus infections, at least 21 more states are easing safety restrictions. But health officials worry that Americans may be celebrating too soon. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Spacewalking astronauts perform six-hour long repair on the International Space Station
Astronauts Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins performed a six-hour long maintenance upgrade on the International Space Station— all while floating in space some 250 miles above Earth. Source
Cargo ships lingering at sea for weeks amid backlog at nation’s biggest port
With more Americans shopping online throughout the pandemic, cargo ships are backed up at the nation’s largest port. Some ships at the Port of Los Angeles have been lingering at sea for weeks, waiting to dock. Carter Evans reports. Source
Americans wait for hours hoping to score leftover vaccine doses
“I absolutely believe the requirement ethically is never waste a shot,” Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of medical ethics at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, told CBS News. Source