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January 31, 2021 10:12 AM

10 Senate Republicans outline $600B counteroffer, will meet with Biden Monday

The senators are asking to work with President Joe Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support." Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion measure.

by Barbara Sprunt

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January 31, 2021 7:54 AM

Corky Lee, who spent decades photographing Asian American life, dies at 73

Corky Lee "considered his camera to be a sword wielded against stereotypes and injustice,” longtime friend Renee Tajima-Pena said. “His photos years and decades later continue to arm us and tell our story as Asian Americans through our own lens.”

by Andrew Limbong and The Associated Press

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January 31, 2021 7:26 AM

Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down mass vaccination site in Los Angeles

One of the largest vaccination sites in the country temporarily shut down Saturday because dozen of protesters blocked the entrance. The protesters included members of anti-vaccine and far-right groups, the Los Angeles Times reported.

by The Associated Press

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January 30, 2021 2:07 PM

Error sends incorrect vaccine appointment messages to thousands of Minnesotans

Thousands of Minnesotans age 65 and older who signed up for the state's COVID-19 vaccination pilot program received erroneous messages Saturday — messages that raised doubts about upcoming appointments.

by MPR News Staff

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January 30, 2021 10:16 AM

Promising COVID-19 vaccine news has some itching to travel again

"People are tired of being at home," one travel advisor says as an industry decimated by the pandemic begins to see small signs that a recovery might be on the way.

by David Schaper

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January 30, 2021 9:05 AM

CDC issues sweeping new mask mandate for public transit in U.S., extends eviction moratorium

The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.

by Jason Breslow

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January 30, 2021 7:30 AM

Jan. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Trends look good, but new strains worrisome

Intensive care cases are at a four-month low in Minnesota, and the percentage of tests coming back positive is down to levels not seen since early July. But as the COVID-19 picture brightens heading into February, some warn the state isn’t out of the woods yet.

by MPR News Staff

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January 29, 2021 5:17 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm using UV light to disinfect stuff. Is that a good idea?

Researchers are looking into several key points: Can ultraviolet light kill the coronavirus and is it safe to use? Or might your eyes pay a price?

by Kristen Kendrick

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January 29, 2021 4:06 PM

Through grief, Hmong families torn between honoring the dead, keeping loved ones safe during COVID

In normal times, relatives and friends would gather for days or weeks, cooking side by side and consoling one another as part of the funeral proceedings. But with COVID-19 ravaging through the community, they’re left wrestling with how to plan a funeral that won’t be as big and lavish as they imagined.

by Riham Feshir