Morning headlines: Mahomes, Usher, Taylor Swift and more Super Bowl highlights

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Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game -- it all came together at the Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here's a look at a few topics that will linger in the aftermath:

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Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching

As former President Donald Trump and a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders argued in strong terms on Sunday that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing.

In the Capitol for a rare weekend session, the Senate voted again to move forward with the assistance as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky issued stark warnings about the consequences of abandoning longtime U.S. allies in Europe.

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What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas during Sunday services

A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers rushing for safety in between busy services.

Police say two off-duty officers working security at Lakewood Church, one of the largest megachurches in the U.S., shot and killed the suspect. Two other people were also shot and wounded, including a 5-year-old boy who entered the church with the shooter and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Osteen said the violence could have been worse if the shooting had happened during the earlier and larger late Sunday morning service.

Here's what to know about the shooting:

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MORNING LISTEN

Israel’s Consul General to South Florida Maor Elbaz-Starinsky sits down with Lynn Schmidt to discuss Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the rise of antisemitism, and the desire for living in peace.

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