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• Mutated Covid-19 strain hits California, as state records highest daily death toll.
• San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo commemorates nations first coronavirus death in the city.
• Britain becomes first country to approve AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
• Senate leader Mitch McConnell blocks vote on a $2,000 stimulus payment, for second time.
• Elected Officials to Protect America draw attention to enviornmental impacts of fast fashion.
• Calls for investigation into park ranger who tased Native American man at sacred site.
• New program in Oaxaca, provides relief to textile industry hurt by COVID-19 pandemic.  
• Wheel chair user sues San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

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