Around the World
Iran deepens breach of nuclear deal at underground enrichment site
Iran has deepened a key breach of its 2015 nuclear deal, enriching uranium with a larger number of advanced centrifuge machines in an underground plant as it faces off with the new U.S. administration on salvaging the accord.
France: Dogs to detect COVID-19 by smelling perspiration
Scientists and veterinarians in France have partnered in a project which trains dogs to detect the new coronavirus through smelling human sweat, en24News reports. The stated aim of the ‘Cynocov’ project is to provide a “complimentary solution” to the pandemic crisis at a time when “a comprehensive, rapid and non-invasive screening offering is needed.”
Russia Jails Kremlin Critic Navalny For 3.5 Years; Hundreds Detained
A Moscow court has sentenced Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 3 ½ years as the Kremlin defied Western calls for his release.
U.S. Threatens Myanmar With Sanctions Over Coup
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he was considering reimposing sanctions against Myanmar after the military seized power in a coup.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Goal to vaccinate 90% of people over 50
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu set a goal of expanding the vaccination campaign in the coming days, with an emphasis on those aged 50 and over.

Inside the United States
Democratic Congress opens path for $1.9 trillion relief vote without Republicans
Both the House and Senate kicked off their debates over a new budget resolution Tuesday, blazing a path that could lead to them trying to push through a COVID-19 relief package without earning any Republican support.
Controversial Amazon CEO Bezos Steps Down
Jeff Bezos, who founded tech giant Amazon and became the world’s wealthiest person, is stepping down as its chief executive officer.
Trump legal team argues impeachment article is in ‘violation’ of Constitution, calls on Senate to acquit
Former President Donald Trump's legal team on Tuesday filed its response to the House article of impeachment ahead of next week's trial, denying wrongdoing and calling for the Senate to acquit Trump of the charge.
Oregon first state to decriminalize possessing small quantities of heroin, cocaine, ecstasy
Oregon has become the first state to decriminalize possessing small quantities of hard drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, UPI reports. Following a ballot measure approved last year, the new ‘Measure 110’ law took effect on Monday.
US Customs officers intercept over $136k in counterfeit currency from China
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago’s International Mail Facility last week intercepted two parcels from China that contained different denominations of counterfeit currency totaling over $136,000, the Department of Homeland Security reports on its website.

Christian News
New report: most churches suffered financial anxiety
A new survey reveals that some pastors worry their church may not survive the COVID-19 pandemic because of financial pressures, Christian Today reports. Titled “Something other than a Building,” and compiled by Churches in Ireland and Queen's University, Belfast, the survey shows finances have been a source of anxiety for most of the pastors who participated.

Worthy Watch
Tucker Carlson Investigates: Is Biden interfering in the Hunter probe?
Never let a ‘pandemic’ go to waste!
Scandal-rama: Figures tied to past controversies increasingly land jobs on Team Biden
White House Reporters: Biden Team Wanted Our Questions in Advance