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Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph

Daily News Lesson March 01 2021

News Roundup: COVID relief bill passes as vaccination efforts continue to roll out

A new vaccine is approved, but some experts fear that states may be opening up a little too early

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Daily Video February 15 2021

News Roundup: Trump acquitted, but majority votes to convict

Discuss the impeachment trial and other events from the past week

FILE PHOTO: Workers of the FDNY EMS receive COVID-19 Moderna vaccine in New York

Daily Video January 03 2021

News Roundup: As new year begins, a new vaccine and new government on horizon

Discuss a difficult and memorable year and what has been happening over the holiday break.

FILE PHOTO: Pfizer vaccine photo illustration

Daily Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition

How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?

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Daily Video September 18 2020

News Roundup: TikTok banned, Trump weighs in on 1619 Project

Find out what happened this week, from the banning of TikTok to Trump's comments on education and race.

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