Sunday, February 2, 2020

First coronavirus death reported outside China

The 49ers face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Groundhog Phil predicts an early spring. And Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside of China. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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Staff members, wearing protective suits, watch as a plane carrying 32 Mongolian citizens for their evacuation from the Chinese city of Wuhan arrives in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia on February 1, 2020. China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on February 1 as the death toll soared to 259, with the United States leading a growing list of nations to impose extraordinary Chinese travel bans.
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The 49ers face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Groundhog Phil predicts an early spring. And Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside of China.

Philippines reports first coronavirus death outside of China

A 44-year-old Chinese man hospitalized in the Philippines became the first known fatality outside China from coronavirus , which has killed more than 300 people and prompted a global health emergency. The Philippine Health Department said a patient died Saturday after developing severe pneumonia due to viral and bacterial infections. China has reported 305 deaths and more than 14,600 cases of coronavirus. Cases have been reported in more than two dozen other countries, including eight in the United States. A temporary suspension of entry into the United States of foreign nationals who pose a risk for the transmission of the coronavirus  takes effect 5 p.m. EST Sunday.

China's ambassador to Israel apologized Sunday for comparing the decision by several nations to close their borders to Chinese citizens to turning away Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.

British police shoot terror suspect to death after 3 wounded in London stabbing rampage

At least three people were injured in a "terrorist-related" rampage in a London suburb that ended when police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect wearing a fake explosive device, Metropolitan Police said. One of the three victims suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack in Streatham, a town of 58,000. The attacker was killed by members of counter-terrorism operation who were "in immediate attendance," deputy assistant police commissioner Lucy D'Orsi said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. "The incident was quickly declared as a terrorist incident," D'Orsi said. "We believe it to be Islamist-related."

Super Bowl LIV: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl Sunday has arrived, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in the final game of the NFL's 100th season. The Chiefs will rely on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but he faces a big challenge: The 49ers' No. 1 pass defense. San Francisco finished the regular season 13-3 but is a slight underdog, with Kansas City a 1.5-point favorite. But the Super Bowl is more than just the game. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira headline the halftime show, and of course everyone will be watching the commercials

The staff picks are in: Who is going to win Super Bowl LIV?
All about the game: 32 things you need to know about Super Bowl LIV
Halftime headliners: JLo, Shakira ready to rock
Free food: Here's where to get free wings, pizza deals and free delivery.

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Donald Trump, in Super Bowl interview, predicts re-election in a pre-game interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Johnny Depp stands by accusations of abuse against ex-wife Amber Heard after audio recordings surface of the then-couple arguing about physical altercations.
Voters who 'strongly' approve of Trump at new high as impeachment nears end, poll finds.
Nancy Pelosi says it was 'sad' for Mitch McConnell to 'humiliate' Chief Justice John Roberts with witness vote.
Montana state lawmaker says Constitution calls for socialists to be shot or jailed.

Iowa Poll canceled after Buttigieg's name was omitted in survey call

The highly anticipated release of the Iowa Poll, one of the most respected political surveys in the nation , was canceled Saturday night after Pete Buttigieg's campaign complained that his name had been omitted by a poll interviewer. The Iowa Poll's sponsors, The Des Moines Register and CNN, jointly made the decision in consultation with Selzer & Co., which conducts the poll, after determining they couldn't verify that the results were valid. CNN conducted an internal investigation and found that an operator had enlarged the font on their computer screen, cutting off Buttigieg's name, which had been at the bottom. Democratic presidential candidates were eagerly awaiting the poll results leading into Monday's caucuses.

Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, center, shakes hands with guests while visiting a coffee shop with U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., during a campaign stop in Concord, N.H., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, center, shakes hands with guests while visiting a coffee shop with U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., during a campaign stop in Concord, N.H., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring 

The results are in: Punxsutawney Phil could not find his shadow . And as the legend goes, this means we're in for an early spring. This is only the 20th time out of 124 in his recorded history — there are 10 years where no record remains — that Phil hasn't been able to find his shadow. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club traces the tradition's roots back to Candlemas Day in Europe – the Christian "festival of lights" that falls on Feb. 2, which marks the midway point between the start and end of winter. If Punxsutawney Phil had seen his shadow, according to legend, that means there would be at least six more weeks of winter weather.

Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow, predicting an early or late spring during the 134th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2020 in Punxsutawney, Pa. Groundhog Day is a popular tradition in the United States and Canada. A crowd of upwards of 20,000 people spent a night of revelry awaiting the sunrise and the groundhog's exit from his winter den. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of   bad weather and returns to his den. Early spring arrives if he does not see his shadow, causing Phil to remain above ground.
Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow, predicting an early or late spring during the 134th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2020 in Punxsutawney, Pa. Groundhog Day is a popular tradition in the United States and Canada. A crowd of upwards of 20,000 people spent a night of revelry awaiting the sunrise and the groundhog's exit from his winter den. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his den. Early spring arrives if he does not see his shadow, causing Phil to remain above ground.
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Federal report on Kobe Bryant crash, funeral plans could come this week

Sunday marks one week since the death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other people involved in a helicopter crash in California . Expected soon is a federal safety agency's preliminary report that will include "facts only" and won't make a determination into the cause of the crash, said NTSB investigator Jennifer Homendy. Still, the agency could issue safety recommendations prior to the final report. Bryant's family and city officials in Los Angeles are still working out details for the funeral and memorial services. A public memorial could be held at the Staples Center, the Lakers basketball home, or at a football stadium to accommodate what could be a massive crowd of mourners.

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