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The video covers three main news stories. First, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a proposal to increase COVID-19 relief checks from $600 to $2000, arguing that Congress has already provided sufficient aid. He mentioned that targeted aid could be considered for specific households in need. Second, California reported the second confirmed case of a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant, with experts confident that current vaccines remain effective. Lastly, a large explosion occurred at a Yemen airport shortly after the arrival of the country's new cabinet, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack was attributed to Iran-backed rebels.

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