Biden limits who qualifies for stimulus checks, the race to develop needle-free vaccines, and more from Apple News

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It’s March 4, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know.

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President Biden agreed to limit who qualifies for $1,400 stimulus checks in his COVID-relief package. The compromise with moderate Democrats comes as the bill makes its way through the Senate. Los Angeles Times

Many local leaders and businesses in Texas and Mississippi said they will still require masks after governors lifted statewide mandates. USA TODAY

Security officials warned of a possible plot by a militia group to storm the Capitol, prompting the House to cancel today’s session. The Wall Street Journal

The House passed two sweeping reform bills. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act — which would ban chokeholds — and a bill that would strengthen voting rights both face uphill battles in the Senate. CBS News

Latest in Myanmar: The U.N. said at least 38 people were killed Wednesday as security forces opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the military coup. The Guardian

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Can a COVID-19 vaccine be given without a needle? The race is on to discover alternatives, from a patch to a nasal spray. The Wall Street Journal

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How director Lee Daniels found his Hollywood happy ending. People

The Last Word

“	Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine.”

Dolly Parton tweeted a video of her receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which she helped fund with a $1 million donation. CBS News

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