Kicking off a big week of news

SOTU ... Pope in UAE ... 'El Chapo' deliberations ... Hearings on the Hill ... Black History Month

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 2.3.19 Whether it's at the National Civil Rights Museum or these lesser-known sites, Black History Month is a great time to gain a deeper understanding of who we all are. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa and Faith Karimi "All alone" no more. President Trump returned to Mar-a-Lago for his 215th day at one of his properties. The Virginia governor denied he was in a racist photo, but recalled darkening his skin for a music contest. Inmates at a New York federal jail banged on walls to protest days without power in frigid weather.   Beyoncé is offering lifetime tickets to vegans. Some of y'all won't do it for the planet, but you'll do it for Bey.   The Pope visits the Muslim world Francis flies today to the United Arab Emirates for a three-day visit. He's expected to celebrate the first Mass by a pope on the Arabian Peninsula. While he's there, hearings on the church's sex abuse scandal will happen in London. El Salvador election could have a US impact Voters today choose a new president in El Salvador, where gangs and poverty have contributed to the flow of migrants to the US-Mexico border. The front-runner is Nayib Bukele, a 37-year-old populist and social media star. The 'El Chapo' jury is set to deliberate They've heard 200 hours of testimony. Listened to 56 witnesses over 38 days. Now their instructions are about 60 pages long. Federal jurors deciding the fate of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán are expected to get to work Monday. He faces a sentence of life in prison if convicted.   State of the Union is back on After being postponed over the partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump's State of the Union address is Tuesday. Tension over border wall talks is sure to be front and center. Georgia's Stacey Abrams, who almost became the first African-American woman governor, gives the Democratic response.   Key Trump figures go to Capitol Hill Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker is set to testify Friday before a House panel. He's likely to get grilled about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, which he once publicly slammed and now oversees. Meanwhile, the President's former "fixer," attorney Michael Cohen, agreed to testify behind closed doors before the House Intelligence Committee.  Content By: CNN Underscored   Whether or not you're a fan of Valentine's Day, it's always a good idea to show your loved ones how much you care. CNN Underscored has scoured the internet for the best products and services  -- from gifts that are "better than flowers," or nontraditional presents that are still romantic, to luxury linens for the home. When you make a purchase, CNN receives revenue. When seeing is no longer believing "Deepfakes" may take disinformation to a new level. Go inside the Pentagon's race against doctored videos and test your detection skills. Then check out the rest of CNN's weekend reads.   Here's what to stream in February This month is for lovers, and you can find plenty to warm your heart on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now and Acorn TV. 'Black Panther' is free in theaters For Black History Month, the Oscar-nominated film will be screened -- for free -- twice a day through Thursday at 250 participating AMC theater locations. 'A voice that came from you and me' Music pioneers Buddy Holly, 22, and Richie Valens, 17, along with J.P. Richardson Jr., aka "The Big Bopper," and their pilot perished 60 years ago today when their small plane crashed in Iowa. (Click here to listen.) Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET every weekday and at 9 a.m. ET Sundays. Tell us what you think. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! Sign up to get updates on your favorite CNN Original Series, special CNN news coverage and other newsletters. Copyright © 2019 Cable News Network, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to CNN's 5 Things newsletter.