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Eye Opener: Pfizer’s new data on Omicron
As Delta COVID-19 cases rise, new data suggests Pfizer's two-dose vaccine regimen may only offer partial protection against the Omicron variant. Also, President Biden warns Vladimir Putin there will be dire consequences if Russia sends its military into Ukraine. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Biden confronts Putin over Ukraine
During a two-hour video call Tuesday, President Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of strong economic measures against Russia's economy should Moscow launch a military invasion of Ukraine. Ed O'Keefe has the details of the high-stakes call.
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A Black couple in Northern California says an appraiser undervalued their home by nearly half a million dollars because of their race. They took the unusual action of asking a White friend to show the home for a second appraisal, which was significantly higher. Anna Werner has the story.
Where's the snow? Ski slopes missing powder
Lack of snow coupled with warmer-than-average temperatures have Colorado ski resorts on edge. Mark Strassmann is at Steamboat Ski Resort where a small percentage of the terrain is open to skiers.
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Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick
While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.
Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
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Russians launch Japanese billionaire on visit to space station
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Biden's Supreme Court commission submits report on reforms
Mr. Biden's commission on the Supreme Court held six meetings, heard testimony from 44 witnesses and received more than 7,000 public comments.
India's top military commander killed in helicopter crash
Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, who was the first person ever to hold the title, was killed along with his wife and 12 other people.
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Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
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What a former CDC director says about Omicron
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The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker returns
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Black couple files discrimination lawsuit
A Black couple in Northern California says an appraiser undervalued their home by nearly half a million dollars because of their race. They took the unusual action of asking a White friend to show the home for a second appraisal, which was significantly higher. Anna Werner has the story.
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HBCU leaders urge passage of spending plan
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Eye Opener: Pfizer’s new data on Omicron
As Delta COVID-19 cases rise, new data suggests Pfizer's two-dose vaccine regimen may only offer partial protection against the Omicron variant. Also, President Biden warns Vladimir Putin there will be dire consequences if Russia sends its military into Ukraine. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Biden confronts Putin over Ukraine
During a two-hour video call Tuesday, President Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of strong economic measures against Russia's economy should Moscow launch a military invasion of Ukraine. Ed O'Keefe has the details of the high-stakes call.
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