The presidential race is officially off and running

Iowa votes … Super Bowl … Israel ... impeachment ... State of the Union … Solar Orbiter … Irish election … New Hampshire debates … Australian Open

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 2.2.20 Whether you see it as a metaphor for karma, a chance to embrace your inner tuxedoed rodent or meteorology's ultimate nightmare, Happy Groundhog Day! Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa & Faith Karimi There are eight cases of coronavirus in the US as the outbreak kills over 300 in China and experts declare an emergency.   The Justice Department revealed it has emails showing President Trump's role in freezing aid to Ukraine. Africa's most populous nation and economic giant is one of six countries in the latest US travel ban.  Kobe Bryant was a legend known all over the world. But in his final hours, he was an ordinary dad and friend.  Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook has a new approach that's "going to piss off a lot of people."  West Bank settlement annexation could start Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would move on first steps today to annex West Bank settlements after President Trump announced what he calls a "realistic two-state solution." Palestinians, however, swiftly rejected the plan, which caters to nearly every major Israeli demand. Iowa votes! The first major ballots of the 2020 presidential race get cast Monday, when Iowans gather for caucuses. New rules are changing how the process – dubbed "a conversation and a vote" – happens and what's reported. Confused? Don't worry. By Tuesday morning, all eyes shift to New Hampshire, where the first primary unfolds a week later. Trump delivers the State of the Union The President will update Congress on the business of the nation Tuesday. His aides had hoped he'd walk into the House chamber as an acquitted commander in chief, but the impeachment timeline didn't work out that way. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas are poised to deliver Democrats' response. The impeachment vote is tallied Senate leaders struck a deal to hold the final vote to acquit Trump on the two articles of impeachment on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. It will follow any speeches senators opt to give explaining how they'll vote. The Senate has blocked an effort to call witnesses or hear evidence, all but assuring an acquittal. Fashion takes to the catwalk in New York Designers descend on the Big Apple starting Thursday to showcase their wares. Then, all eyes turn to London and Milan, Italy, for the latest couture across the pond. The Solar Orbiter launches A joint mission of NASA and the European Space Agency is set to take off Friday from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The orbiter aims to address central questions about our star, the sun, by observing its atmosphere up-close with high spatial resolution telescopes. Trailers arrive in a hub of homelessness Thirty travel trailers and medical services tents are due to arrive by Friday in Los Angeles County to help officials there contend with a spike in homelessness. It's in addition to a $1.4 billion statewide effort to combat the problem, including with housing and rental assistance.  Irish voters go to the polls Balloting happens Saturday in parliamentary elections called after a Brexit deal that avoided a hard border between the republic and UK-governed Northern Ireland. Inking a trade pact with the newly EU-free Great Britain is top of mind, along with health care and housing. Advertisement It's Super Bowl Sunday! The big game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs is on. If you're still in the market for a ticket, here's what $40,000 will get you. Or tune in at 6:30 ET on FOX and NFL streaming partners.   17 relatives and 1 bathroom Such is life for an extended family that fled Puerto Rico's earthquakes to a two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Step into their shoes, and check out the rest of CNN's Weekend Reads.    2020 Dems take questions in New Hampshire Top Democratic presidential hopefuls line up for back-to-back town halls Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the Granite State's first-in-the-nation primary. Watch on CNN and our streaming partners. Fresh off their solo appearances, top candidates are due to square off Friday in the only head-to-head debate in New Hampshire. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. What to stream in February This month is for lovers, and viewing options on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Now and Acorn TV have lined up with that theme.    The Australian Open wraps up Following bushfire smog delays, a stadium-naming controversy and at least one miracle, all champs are due to be crowned by today in the Grand Slam tournament Down Under.   You go, girls!! Feel the power of National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Wednesday with this workout jam, reportedly a favorite of long-distance runner and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor. (Click here to feel the speed.) Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox every weekday at 6 a.m. ET and on Sundays at 9 a.m. ET. Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Let us know. We're all about self improvement. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! 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