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The Senate is back in session today as it gets ready for President Trump's second impeachment trial. This is all happening one day before Joe Biden becomes America's next President.       Joe Biden will take the oath of office tomorrow and become the nation's 46th president. He has many crises awaiting him including the raging coronavirus pandemic and millions who are out of work because of it. Biden's inauguration will be unlike any other as tight security surrounds the Capitol following the deadly riot that took place almost two weeks ago.       Johns Hopkins University says the coronavirus death toll in the U.S. is just below 400-thousand. That's far and away the most in the world with Brazil sitting in second place at just over 210-thousand deaths.       Millions of Americans are getting their coronavirus vaccine, but scammers are trying to take advantage of the situation. The FBI is issuing a warning about those who are selling fake COVID-19 vaccinations online. The bureau reminds folks to contact their health department with questions about the vaccine and not someone selling it online.       [[ note nature ]]       The New York Mets are firing their newly-hired general manager. Jared Porter admitted to sending a lewd photo to a female reporter in 2016. Mets new owner Steve Cohen tweeted the team terminated Porter this morning.       Burritos and bowls are now on the menu at IHOP. The place known for its pancakes is giving customers many choices with the new options that are available starting today. They include six toppings like Southwest Chicken and Spicy Shredded Beef,       

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