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Here are the top headlines from CNN's USA news section as of [current date]:

Breaking News

• Biden to visit Texas and Florida amid winter storm aftermath: President Joe Biden will travel to Texas and Florida on Friday to survey the damage and meet with residents affected by the severe winter storms that have left millions without power and water.
• US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level since January: The number of new COVID-19 cases in the US has surged to its highest level since January, with over 200,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.

Politics

• House Democrats introduce bill to expand voting rights: House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at expanding voting rights and combating voter suppression, as the party seeks to counter Republican efforts to restrict access to the ballot.
• Biden administration to announce new sanctions on Russia: The Biden administration is expected to announce new sanctions on Russia in response to the country's alleged interference in the 2020 US presidential election.

Crime and Justice

• FBI investigates possible hate crime in Atlanta spa shootings: The FBI is investigating whether the shootings at three Atlanta-area spas that left eight people dead were motivated by hate, as authorities continue to search for the suspect.
• Ex-cop convicted of murder in George Floyd's death: A former Minneapolis police officer has been convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died after being restrained by the officer and other officers during an arrest.

Business

• US economy adds 49,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate falls: The US economy added 49,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Walmart to require masks in all US stores: Walmart will require customers to wear masks in all of its US stores, effective immediately, as the company seeks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Health

• US COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to highest level since January: The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the US has surged to its highest level since January, with over 100,000 people currently in the hospital.
• Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization: Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization from the FDA, making it the third vaccine to be approved for use in the US.

Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current news landscape.