Millions of Texans still without power and safe drinking water; Alex Trebek’s “Jeopardy!” wardrobe donated to homeless shelters and formerly incarcerated men Source
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Garland to prioritize civil rights and fighting domestic terror
In his opening statement for his confirmation hearing, the nominee for attorney general plans on highlighting the Justice Department’s role in protecting civil rights and guarding against extremist violence. Source
Michelle Wie blasts Rudy Giuliani over objectifying comments
Giuliani had shared what he considered a “funny story” about Wie West’s putting stance on Steve Bannon’s podcast. Source
Flight drops debris on neighborhood during emergency landing
A United Airlines flight made a safe emergency landing Saturday after experiencing engine failure shortly after takeoff. Source
U.S. beverage manufacturers face aluminum can shortage amid pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to shift consumer drinking habits from bars and restaurants to private homes, beverage manufacturers are concerned about a looming shortage of aluminum cans. Charlie De Mar has more. Source
Alex Trebek’s “Jeopardy!” wardrobe donated to homeless shelters and formerly incarcerated men
Alex Trebek’s wardrobe from “Jeopardy!” is being donated to a nonprofit where men who’ve struggled with homelessness, incarceration or addiction can suit up for a shot at redemption. Adriana Diaz has more. Source
Mexico sees increase in American tourists despite ongoing pandemic
Despite a CDC warning to avoid all travel to Mexico, vacation hotspots like Quintana Roo and Cancun are seeing a surge of American tourists. This February and March, available flight seats are up almost 10 percent compared to 2020. Wendy Gillette reports. Source
Myanmar police fire at demonstrators, killing two
On Saturday, Myanmar police opened fire on demonstrators protesting the recent military coup in the city of Mandalay, killing two and injuring at least 20. Ramy Inocencio has more. Source
Vaccination effort picks up speed, but it’s too late for some
The founder of a child care center focusing on kids from struggling families in Baltimore was excited when COVID vaccines started getting approved late last year. Sadly, she fell ill in December and died on New Year’s Eve before she had the opportunity to get vaccinated. Michael George reports. Source
United Airlines flight lands safely after losing chunks of engine
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to Denver after an engine caught fire and large pieces of it fell off. Debris from the engine fell onto several neighborhoods, but no injuries were immediately reported. Source