Top of the Hour: Adele Sweeps Grammys, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

It was a night of mixed emotions at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. British soul singer Adele went 6 for 6, sweeping every major category “Rolling in the Deep,” was awarded Record of the Year. The 23-year-old singer also won for Best Song and Album of the Year. Meanwhile, the show was sprinkled with tributes for 6-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston who died Saturday.

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