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Johanna Grenway presents the latest news, including the arrest of Dallas police officer Brian Riser for capital murder, the Senate's debate on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, and a powerful earthquake near New Zealand. The arrest of Officer Riser is linked to a 2017 double murder, with investigations ongoing. The Senate's relief bill debate follows a tiebreaking vote by Vice President Kamala Harris, with changes to payment thresholds. The New Zealand earthquake, the largest recorded in the region, prompted evacuations but posed no major threat.

What charges were brought against the Dallas police officer mentioned in the news?

What changes were made to the COVID-19 relief bill to ensure support?

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred near New Zealand?

What was the response of people in New Zealand following the earthquake?

How did the recent earthquake compare to previous earthquakes in the region?