Trump's defense in the political trial. The Pacific Ocean is so acidic that it is dissolving the shells of these crabs. Barbie dolls with vitiligo and hairless. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe to the newsletter
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Will there be witnesses in the political trial?
President Trump's legal team presented his last initial arguments. The Senate returns to trial this Wednesday and should discuss whether witnesses are cited. If the vote fails, the Senate could vote to acquit President Trump. If senators vote for testimony, the trial will continue.
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Violence in Guanajuato
The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said that Guanajuato "is getting out of the ordinary" by recognizing the increase in violence and insecurity that plagues that state. The incidence of crime and homicides have risen on behalf of the gangs that dispute power over criminal activity. López Obrador gave a chilling figure: in that state, located in the center of the country, 15% of daily homicides occur throughout Mexico. But the last weekend of January, this figure increased to 20%. A look at the state situation.
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Advances the coronavirus
There are already more than 130 deaths from the coronavirus and almost 6,000 confirmed cases in mainland China. Outside of China there are more than 70 confirmed cases in 17 places, including at least five in the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They raised their travel precautions to China to their highest level.
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Trump's peace plan for the Middle East
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, presented his plan for the Middle East, together with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal recognizes Jerusalem as the indivisible capital of Israel and claims that neither Israelis nor Palestinians have to leave their homes. Trump called the plan "the agreement of the century," while the president of the Palestinian autonomous government, Mahmoud Abbas, referred to the proposal as "the slap of the century," in a pun.
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Ocean acidity
The Pacific Ocean is becoming more acidic and the crabs that live in its coastal waters are some of its first inhabitants to feel its effects. Dungeness crab is vital for commercial fishing in the Pacific Northwest, but lower pH levels in its habitat are dissolving parts of its shell and damaging its sensory organs, according to a new study.
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At coffee time
McDonald's strategy with chicken sandwiches
McDonald's is trying to take advantage of the growing appetite of Americans for chicken sandwiches, while increasing its stakes in the increasingly competitive breakfast segment.
Barbie dolls with vitiligo and hairless
Barbie doll maker launched new designs to expand the diversity of its range, including a hairless doll and one with vitiligo.
Hotel offers free stays for couples looking to have babies
For the fifth consecutive year, the Hotel Zed offers a special called "Nooner", which consists of a four-hour stay on Valentine's Day, but this time the Canadian hotel chain improved the offer.
Justin Bieber announces "Changes", his first album in four years
The production will be available from next February 14, Valentine's Day. It is the artist's first album since the cancellation of part of his "Purpose" tour.
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The day's figure
$ 900,000
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers they confiscated US $ 900,000 in counterfeit money that was in a shipping container, all in US $ 1 bills. Authorities made the discovery at the port of entry of International Falls in Minnesota.
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The date of the day
"I promise you that I will continue your legacy"
LeBron James sent a message after the death of Kobe Bryant: a powerful and sincere tribute. The current Lakers player is called to return the team to the glory he achieved with Bryant.
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And to finish…
Jennifer Aniston surprised some unsuspecting "Friends" fans
While presenting "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Jennifer Aniston surprised some followers of "Friends" on the set of Central Perk and spoke with Will Ferrell about his role in "The Elf."