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The topic of the day: Impeachment vote in the USA
"Vicious", "sneaky" and "selfish" - these are just three of the numerous derogatory adjectives with which Donald Trump considered his impending impeachment proceedings. The topic has dominated US politics for months and is also noticeably troubling for the President.
The latest evidence of this is likely to be a six-page tantrum that Trump sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In it he accuses the top woman of the Democrats of breaking the constitution - and complains that he is once again the victim of a "witch hunt". It is not only the choice of words that is significant, but also the time of writing.
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This Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives decides to initiate impeachment proceedings. (Follow the decision in the livestream). The majority of MPs should vote for an impeachment. However, Trump would not be rid of the presidency yet.
The case goes from the House of Representatives to the Senate. And there, too, the verdict seems to be set: an acquittal for Trump is almost certain. Even though the evidence against him is overwhelming. Read here why the President will still get away with impunity.
The number of the day: 40.9 degrees
That's the average maximum temperature in Australia on Tuesday. The country had the hottest day since weather records started in 1910. An end to the heat wave is not in sight. Experts even expect temperatures to continue to rise. The heat is not the only problem down under right now. Long-lasting drought and bushfires have been plaguing Australia for weeks.
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News: What you need to know today
- Groundbreaking verdict in Japan: journalist Shiori Ito broke a social taboo and publicly accused her rapist. Now a court has awarded damages to the young woman. However, Ito is about more than money. It wants to reform Japanese law.
- New allegations in the toll debacle: Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer hampers the committee of inquiry. According to SPIEGEL information, officials from his ministry have transported toll files from the Bundestag and classified them as confidential classified information.
- A darts player's historic success: No woman has ever made it into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship - until now. Now the Englishwoman Fallon Sherrock has won against compatriot Ted Evetts and thus made darts history.
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- Verdict against S-Bahn pushers: In January two young people in Nuremberg pushed three boys of about the same age into the track bed. Two of them died. The perpetrators have now been sentenced to several years in prison by the regional court.
Opinion: The most discussed comments, interviews, essays
"His body betrays him": Police psychologist Darren Stanton is considered a "human lie detector" in England. He also examined Prince Andrew's interview on the Epstein affair scene by scene. In the interview, he explains where the prince says the falsehood.
Advent, Advent, the Internet is on fire: the excitement surrounding the train tweet from Greta Thunberg has evaporated. The debate was once again unbearable, writes Sascha Lobo in his column - and fears that the next escalation is imminent before Christmas.
Off to Normandy: magnificent horses, romantic chateaus, spicy cider - half of Germany now dreams of a holiday in Le Perche. What is stopping you, asks Harald Schmidt in his video column.
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Stories: The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
The killer in the basement: In 1980 up to 600 police officers in the Cologne area searched for a police killer . One of the officials is Dieter Beutel, then 23 years old. He came dangerously close to the perpetrator - without even noticing it.
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A few meters of curb for 250,000 euros: Who pays for the expansion and renovation of roads? The community and citizens in Kaufbeuren argue about this - and not only there.
My evening: The recommendations for your evening
Turn up the music: Shortly before the end of the year, the flashbacks pile up. This can provide many eye-opening moments, but often not for a good mood. If you prefer to remember earwigs instead of crises, wars and protests, I recommend "Heard 2019". My colleague Andreas Borcholte has put together his music of the year. Among them is a 17-year-old, from whom you will probably hear a lot.
I wish you a nice finishing time.
warmly
Anna-Sophie Schneider from the Daily team
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