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Friday, January 31, 2020

China's Hubei reports 45 new coronavirus deaths, total at 249

China's Hubei province, the epicentre of a coronavirus epidemic, reported 45 new deaths from the outbreak on Friday, bringing the total to 249, the local health commission said on Saturday.

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U.S. declares coronavirus public health emergency after imposing quarantines

Reuters) - The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and announced the extraordinary step of barring entry to the United States of foreign nationals who have traveled to China.

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Britain Brexits - United Kingdom leaves the European Union

The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, turning its back on post-World War Two attempts to unite the once warring nations of Europe into a global power.

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Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Friday had killed more than 200 people and infected nearly 10,000 people.

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Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China

Some companies have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China that has killed more than 200 people and infected thousands could disrupt supply chains or hurt bottom lines as factories and shops shut and airlines suspend flights.

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Trump's expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries

U.S. President Donald Trump will issue an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday that targets prospective immigrants from Nigeria and five other countries, U.S. officials said, a move that could affect thousands of people and reignite debate over whether the policy is discriminatory.

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FOX NEWS: Americans delaying marriage because of student loan debt

Americans delaying marriage because of student loan debt

One-third of people between 10-34 consider postponing marriage; Fox Biz Flash: 1/31.

Kobe Bryant helicopter firm was not allowed to fly in fog

Island Express Helicopters was restricted to flying in clear conditions, officials say.

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Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth?

Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.

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Hillary Clinton Slams Bernie Sanders for Not Working to Unite Democrats in 2016

By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2RM2iF6

Plans for Alabama’s Deadly Prisons ‘Won’t Fix the Horrors’

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aZLFgP

Brexit Has Arrived. But Boris Johnson’s Reign Is Just Beginning.

By BY RICHARD SEYMOUR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2RNUGC1

Senators say they’ve settled on a schedule that would end the trial on Wednesday.

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FOX NEWS: Countdown to Iowa: Sanders and Biden lead in new poll

Countdown to Iowa: Sanders and Biden lead in new poll

New poll shows Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden virtually neck-and-neck in the Democratic presidential race; Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reports.

FOX NEWS: Jesse Watters: Democrats suffer enormous tactical loss on impeachment

Jesse Watters: Democrats suffer enormous tactical loss on impeachment

America knows how the Senate impeachment trial is going to end as Democrats begin strategic retreat, says Jesse Watters on 'The Five.'

FOX NEWS: Senate plots path for impeachment trial after witness vote fails

Senate plots path for impeachment trial after witness vote fails

Senators reject motion calling for witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial; chief congressional correspondent Mike Emanuel reports from Capitol Hill.

FOX NEWS: Trump pushes back on Bolton book claim: That meeting never happened

Trump pushes back on Bolton book claim: That meeting never happened

President Trump directed Bolton to set up a meeting between Rudy Giuliani and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Bolton says he never acted on it; Chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

FOX NEWS: Senators vote 51-49 to reject motion to call witness at impeachment trial

Senators vote 51-49 to reject motion to call witness at impeachment trial

Senate impeachment trial of President Trump moves one step closer to acquittal; congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports from Capitol Hill.

FOX NEWS: GOP blocks witnesses in Senate impeachment trial, as final vote could drag to next week

GOP blocks witnesses in Senate impeachment trial, as final vote could drag to next week

Republicans in the Senate cobbled together enough votes Friday evening to reject Democratic efforts to extend the Trump impeachment trial and call new witnesses, as the final vote on whether to remove President Trump from office is now not expected until next week.

FOX NEWS: President's legal team rejects call for witnesses as Senate moves closer toward Trump acquittal

President's legal team rejects call for witnesses as Senate moves closer toward Trump acquittal

House impeachment managers and President Trump's legal team wrap up debate on witnesses; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

FOX NEWS: Jay Sekulow says House Managers have not proven their case by any measure of constitutional analysis

Jay Sekulow says House Managers have not proven their case by any measure of constitutional analysis

President Trump’s defense team member Jay Sekulow debates on witnesses for the Trump impeachment trial.

FOX NEWS: Patrick Philbin says articles of impeachment are defective, Senate trial heard from witnesses

Patrick Philbin says articles of impeachment are defective, Senate trial heard from witnesses

Deputy White House counsel Patrick Philbin argues against calling witnesses at Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.

FOX NEWS: Dems work to draw out impeachment finale, potentially pushing final vote into next week

Dems work to draw out impeachment finale, potentially pushing final vote into next week

The Senate impeachment trial is increasingly expected to drag out until next week -- and potentially through President Trump's planned State of the Union address -- despite the widespread expectation of acquittal in the end.

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