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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — The challenge is becoming increasingly clear for House Democrats prosecuting President Donald Trump's impeachment case as the Senate convenes for a second day of arguments: No matter how overwhelming the evidence, it becomes less compelling the next time around. By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller. SENT: 990 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day; trial resumes at 1 p.m. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-HIGHLIGHTS — Trial highlights: Democrats roll out case as senators fidget.
President Donald Trump waves upon arrival at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Washington, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, (AP PhotoManuel Balce Ceneta)
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CHINA-OUTBREAK — China closes off a city of more than 11 million people in an unprecedented effort to try to contain a deadly new viral illness that has sickened hundreds and spread to other cities and countries in the Lunar New Year travel rush. By Ken Moritsugu and Yanan Wang. SENT: 860 words, photos.
ISRAEL-AUSCHWITZ LIBERATION ANNIVERSARY — Dozens of world leaders descend upon Jerusalem for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust and combating modern-day anti-Semitism. By Aron Heller. SENT: 910 words, photos.
Officers attend to one of several shooting victims, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Seattle, after a gunman opened fire in the heavily trafficked downtown area. (David Silver via AP)
ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-IOWA — With all eyes on Democrats as they prepare to cast their ballots in Iowa's kickoff caucuses, Trump's reelection campaign is trying to persuade Republican voters to turn out at their caucus sites, too. By Jill Colvin. SENT: 970 words, photos.
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AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES — Three American crew members die when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashes while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials say. By Rod McGuirk. SENT: 540 words, photos.
Officers attend to one of several shooting victims, outside of McDonald's on Third Avenue, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Seattle. The window of the restaurant behind them was shattered after a gunman opened fire in the heavily trafficked downtown area. (David Silver via AP)
IRAQ-US TROOPS — Iran has long sought the withdrawal of American forces from neighboring Iraq, but the U.S. killing of an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander in Baghdad adds new impetus to the effort, stoking anti-American feelings that Tehran hopes to exploit to help realize the goal. By David Rising. SENT: 1,330 words, photos.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) pulls in a rebound against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Spurs won 121-117. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-SUFFERING SENATORS — Senators are done with many of the quaint rules that are making them miserable during Trump's impeachment trial. SENT: 890 words, photos.
TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-MEDIA — The first night of arguments in favor of Trump's impeachment before the U.S. Senate was judged not ready for prime time by many of the nation's television executives. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 580 words, photo.
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ANTONIO-BROWN — Arrest warrant issued for NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. SENT: 210 words, photo.
AEROSMITH DRUMMER-LAWSUIT — Aerosmith drummer loses bid to rejoin band for Grammy honors. SENT: 750 words, photos.
SWITZERLAND-SMALLEST-GOLD-COIN — Switzerland mints world's smallest gold coin. SENT: 100 words.
WORLD CORRUPTION — U.S., other leading powers flag in fight against corruption. SENT: 430 words, photos.
HONG KONG-PROTEST PACKETS — Protest messages shared in Hong Kong Lunar New Year packets. SENT: 310 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-GABBARD-CLINTON — Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton over Russia “favorite" comments. SENT: 290 words, photo.
PUERTO RICO-MISSING PASSENGER — Coast Guard hunts for cruise ship passenger off Puerto Rico. SENT: 100 words, photos.
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BIRTH TOURISM — The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism," in which women travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have U.S. passports. SENT: 470 words, photo.
ELECTION 2020-BUTTIGIEG-IOWA — With the Iowa caucuses approaching, Pete Buttigieg faces a reckoning: Can he meet lofty expectations, or will he be relegated to the category of candidates who showed exceptional promise only to come up short? SENT: 950 words, photos.
WATER-ROLLBACK — The Trump administration is expected to announce completion soon of one of its most momentous environmental rollbacks, removing federal protections for millions of miles of the country’s streams, arroyos and wetlands. SENT: 330 words, photo.
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INTERNATIONAL COURT-ROHINGYA — The United Nations' highest court is set to rule on whether to order Myanmar to halt what has been described as a genocidal campaign against the country's Rohingya Muslims. SENT: 560 words, photos. UPCOMING: Ruling expected around 4:30 a.m.
AP EXPLAINS-AFRICA-US MILITARY CUTS? — Islamic extremists are already exploiting possible U.S. military cuts in Africa that have caused a rare bipartisan outcry in Washington. UPCOMING: 930 words by 5 a.m., photo.
JAPAN-HOMELESS-OLYMPICS — The dozens of homeless people sleeping in shuttered Tokyo subway stations worry that with Japan's image at stake authorities will force them to move ahead of the Olympics. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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SEATTLE SHOOTING — Multiple people open fire outside a McDonald's in the busiest part of downtown Seattle during the evening commute, killing one person and wounding seven others, police say. SENT: 360 words, photos, video.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN — Harvey Weinstein's trial continues with expected testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra, who says the producer raped her in the mid 1990s. UPCOMING: 530 words by 6 a.m., photos.
BORDER-PATROL-FREEZING-CELLS — A judge indicates he may side with migrants in a lawsuit that alleges extreme overcrowding and inhumane conditions at some of the Border Patrol's facilities in Arizona. SENT: 560 words, photos.
TEXTING SUICIDE — A Massachusetts woman convicted of manslaughter for urging her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself is set to be released from jail. UPCOMING: 330 words by 6 a.m. ; release expected before noon.
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SPACE COOKIES — The results are finally in for the first chocolate chip cookie bake-off in space. By Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn. SENT: 600 words, photo.
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BRAZIL-PIANIST-BIONIC GLOVES — A few days before Christmas, renowned pianist João Carlos Martins summoned his friends to a Sao Paulo bar so he could show off the best gift he'd received in decades: a new pair of bionic gloves that are letting the 79-year-old play with both hands in more than two decades. SENT: 670 words, photos.
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PELICANS-WILLIAMSON'S SURGE — Zion Williamson’s sublime 17-point surge in barely more than three minutes during his long-awaited NBA debut left little doubt about whether he can continue to live up to the hype that has surrounding him since before he even starred at Duke. By Sports Writer Brett Martel. SENT: 600 words, photos.
DANGEROUS LEADS — This season marks the most three-plus goal comebacks at the halfway mark in NHL history, and it's a phenomenon coaches and players chalk up to mentality and desperation as much as rules that ratchet up scoring. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 700 words, photos.
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