1/25: Pentagon prepares 8,500 troops for possible deployment to Eastern Europe. As fruit and vegetable prices increase, orange juice may soon be in shorter supply.

As Ukrainian troops remain vigilant, around 8,500 American troops have now been put on high alert -- meaning they're ready to deploy at short notice to NATO countries in Eastern Europe. Analysts say President Vladimir Putin could order an invasion at any time -- even as Moscow accuses the West of escalating tensions. U.S. Navy maneuvers in an area disputed by China were interrupted by a crash on the deck of an American aircraft carrier. A judge struck down New York State's mask mandate last night, ruling that Governor Kathy Hochul went beyond her legal authority. Meanwhile, seven school districts are suing Virginia's new governor, Glenn Youngkin. He issued an executive order last week allowing parents to let their children avoid mask requirements at school. Pfizer announced this morning that it plans to study the effects of its Omicron-based covid vaccine on healthy adults, ages 18 to 55. China is taking no chances with COVID, with the Beijing Winter Olympics less than two weeks away. A medical examiner says a Connecticut woman died accidentally. Her family doesn't believe it. Fruit and vegetable prices went up by 5% in 2021, according to government figures. Now, orange juice may soon be in shorter supply, making breakfast more expensive as well.

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