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Stephen King helps kids publish pandemic-inspired book

by Associated Press February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Stephen King’s foundation covered the $6,500 cost of publishing a 290-page manuscript by students participating in Farwell Elementary School’s Author Studies Program.

Arts & Entertainment

Amanda Gorman, in a first, brings poetry to Super Bowl

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

“Poetry at the Super Bowl is a feat for art and our country, because it means we’re thinking imaginatively about human connection even when we feel siloed,” she said Sunday on Twitter.

Nation & World, Sports

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67

by TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer February 7, 2021

He beat Muhammad Ali by decision in a 15-round fight in 1978 to win the title.

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Sports

Super Bowl: Brady wins seventh title as Bucs dethrone Chiefs

by ROB MAADDI Associated Press February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Tom Brady throws three touchdown passes, including two to Rob Gronkowski, and Tampa Bay dominates in a 31-9 victory.

Nation & World

U.K. variant spreading rapidly across U.S., study shows

by The Washington Post February 7, 2021

The mutant strain, known as B.1.1.7, is more contagious than earlier forms of the coronavirus and may also be more lethal.

Nation & World

The nation’s ninth vice president had an enslaved wife

by Ronald G. Shafer The Washington Post February 7, 2021

Julia Chinn died nearly four years before Richard Mentor Johnson of Kentucky took office, but because of controversy over her, Johnson is the only vice president in American history who failed to receive enough electoral votes to be elected.

Nation & World, Politics

Senior Democrats to unveil new $3,000-per-child benefit as Biden stimulus gains steam

by Jeff Stein The Washington Post February 7, 2021

The size of the benefit would diminish for Americans earning more than $75,000 per year, as well as for couples jointly earning more than $150,000 per year.