Martin Luther King Jr. Day, COVID-19 pandemic, Kamala Harris: 5 things you need to know Monday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the U.S. nears 400,000 COVID-19 deaths and more news you need to know Monday.       

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Stock market, most banks closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while stores, restaurants and parks open

U.S. stock markets and most banks will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But most stores and restaurants are open.       

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COVID-19 vaccine rollout shouldn't sacrifice equity for efficiency

Another View: Vaccination distribution cannot exacerbate health disparities. Focus on front-line workers, older adults, those with chronic disease.       

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Joe Biden pledges to address pay, systemic racism: 'Black and Latino unemployment gap remains too large'

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pursuit was for racial and economic justice. Joe Biden has pledged to bridge racial gaps in pay and lending for Blacks.       

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32 things we learned from divisional playoffs of the 2020 NFL season

The championship round, which features a pair of regular-season rematches, should be compelling in light of a somewhat lackluster quarterfinal round.       

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NFL divisional Sunday overreactions: Brady's not done yet, Brees on the other hand...

SportsPulse: We are down to the final four in the NFL. Mackenzie reacts to the biggest storylines from Sunday's divisional round action.       

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'A vice president like no other:' Kamala Harris steps into VP role with unique strengths ​​​​​​​– and unique challenges

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a few days will step into the West Wing, a heartbeat away from holding the most powerful office in the world.       

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Saints' Drew Brees says he will 'give myself the opportunity to process the season' before talking retirement

Drew Brees a battled thumb injury last season and a collapsed lung and multiple fractured ribs this season. He made no announcement of his retirement.       

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Los Angeles Chargers to hire Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as next head coach

The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach.       

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Tom Brady, Tampa Bay head to NFC championship game after beating Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

The NFC championship game will be held next Sunday in Green Bay, Wisconsin where the Packers are the top seed. Possible snow is in the early forecast.       

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