Strict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first identified in the U.K. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
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Alabama tornado kills 14-year-old, leaves path of destruction
In one neighborhood, it was difficult to tell where houses had stood in the tangled wreckage. Source
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once. Source
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see. Source
Congressman Andy Kim on his experience with anti-Asian racism during pandemic
Congressman Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Biden’s executive memorandum condemning racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He also shared his own experience with racism stemming from the pandemic. Source
Capitol Police chief apologizes for “failed” response to riots
Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman revealed the U.S. Capitol Police Board denied a request to ask for additional National Guard support. Source
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World’s largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details. Source
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator. Source
New bill would decriminalize sex work in New York
Advocates say most don’t willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn’t be criminalized for their own exploitation. Source
Biden on increasing COVID vaccines: “This is a wartime undertaking”
President Joe Biden announced plans to buy 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines and increase the distribution of shots to states across the country. “Help is on the way,” he said. But he also warned the fight will take months and that people need to continue to wear masks. Watch his remarks. Source