Ten Republican senators have proposed an alternative to the president’s COVID-19 economic relief package totaling $1.9 trillion. Source
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NFL aims to fill Super Bowl seats with cut outs
Because of COVID public health restrictions, this year’s Super Bowl will be played well below its stadium’s capacity. One Arizona printing company is working with the NFL to bring fans to the game — with a unique, pandemic-era solution. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Despite battling Alzheimer’s disease, 94-year-old Tony Bennett keeps on singing
A little more than four years ago, Tony Bennett received a devastating diagnosis: Alzheimer’s disease. Today, at 94, the singer is still performing, despite the disease. Gayle King speaks with Bennett’s wife, Susan Benedetto, and AARP’s Sarah Lock, who tells how the Bennett’s coming forward can help others. Lock also offers tips for patients and caregivers impacted by the disease. Source
Tony Bennett’s family reveals the 94-year-old singer has Alzheimer’s
Bennett’s greatest therapy is singing. It’s when he’s most lucid, and he still remembers every word. Source
Biden to meet with Republicans as Senate Democrats prepare to pass COVID bill without GOP support
President Biden promised bipartisanship throughout his campaign, but he may be willing to pass a COVID relief package without Republican support. Weijia Jiang reports on what path Democrats could use and how GOP senators are reacting. Source
Hard-hit hospitals still coping with COVID-19 as variant spreads to 32 states
A COVID-19 variant has been detected in 32 states including California, where some Los Angeles hospitals are turning to military reinforcements to assist in treating patients. David Begnaud reports. Source
Prince Harry accepts U.K. paper’s apology, cash damages in libel case
It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops. Source
Police release video of officer pepper spraying 9-year-old girl
She was handcuffed in the back of a squad car. Rochester, New York’s mayor says she’s “very concerned” about how the girl was treated. Source
Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson charged with reckless driving year after fatal hit-and-run
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Erickson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a hit-and-run in Southern California that killed two boys last year. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office said Erickson, 52, was charged with one count of reckless driving. Source
Major storm bearing down on Northeast
The storm will also cause near-hurricane force wind gusts and major coastal flooding. Source