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For newsrooms, a ‘balancing act’ between Iowa caucuses and the impeachment trial

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New York (CNN Business)A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. News outlets have been attempting a “balancing act,” Alexi McCammond of Axios said on Sunday’s “Reliable Sources.” This data from Andrew Tyndall tells the story. In 2016, the ABC, CBS and NBC nightly newscasts devoted 86 minutes of airtime to campaign coverage in the run-up to the Iowa caucuses. This year? About 10 minutes. Impeachment had a clear impact. But has it affected candidates and voters? Hard…

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A 9-year-old boy saves toddler from choking on Lifesaver candy

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(CNN)Timothy Prater had seen the YouTube videos. He remembered seeing a poster, too. So when this 9-year-old’s cousin started stomping his feet and holding his throat, Timothy knew just what to do. Timothy remembered watching YouTube videos about the Heimlich, and remembered a poster hanging in Ramer Elementary School’s cafeteria illustrating the steps to save someone from choking. “I just feel happy that he’s alive,” Prather told WREG. “We never know when they’re watching, what they’re picking up on,” Kindergarten teacher Brandi Wardlow told WREG. “To think this little poster…

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Fiery crash kills 2 on I-85 near Atlanta

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(CNN)Two people died Saturday morning in a fiery crash on Interstate 85 in suburban Atlanta, according to Gwinnett County police. Two northbound lanes reopened mid-afternoon, and Gwinnett police said on Twitter around 6 p.m. that the other northbound lanes opened and that all roadway repairs were finished. Police have not reported what caused the accident or released details on the two people killed, pending notification of family members. Other wrecks on I-85 in Atlanta have created traffic nightmares. In May 2017, an elevated section of northbound Interstate 85 caught fire…

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If Dems can’t pivot post-impeachment, their worst fear could become a reality

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(CNN)The Iowa caucuses are almost here. Voters will have a chance to express their preferences among the Democratic presidential candidates on Monday after months of campaigning, advertisements and televised town halls and debates. While Iowa alone will not determine the party’s nominee, it will mark the official start of the campaign season. The most important step will be for Democrats to build on the main lessons of impeachment — rather than trying to put this saga behind them. Sure, Senate Republicans have blocked witnesses from testifying and President Donald Trump…

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Here’s what 2020 Dems asked during the 2nd day of impeachment trial questions

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a campaign event, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Grimes, Iowa. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) TRUMP SAYS HE’S CONFIDENT IN HIS IMPEACHMENT ACQUITTAL, TOUTS IOW POLLING IN FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE Amy Klobuchar To the House managers and Trump defense with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.: “Mr. Sekulow said earlier that the president’s counsel would expect to call their own witnesses in this trial if Mr. Bolton or others are called by the House managers. Can you tell the Senate if any of those witnesses would have…

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USA Gymnastics has offered survivors of Larry Nassar’s abuse a $215 million settlement

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(CNN)USA Gymnastics offered Larry Nassar’s victims a $215 million settlement on Thursday as part of a plan for the organization to exit bankruptcy. “Noticeably absent from this plan is any of the specific reforms we’ve publicly asked for, for years,” she wrote on Twitter. “How much is a little girl worth? Apparently far less than the damage she’s incurred.” USAG, the sport’s governing body in the United States, filed for bankruptcy in late 2018 as it struggled to recover from the wide-ranging scandal that landed Nassar in prison. He was…

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Japan ski resort hit by avalanche; 1 feared dead, 7 survive

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This Feb. 10, 2009, aerial photo shows the Tomamu ski resort in Shimukappu village, central Hokkaido, northern Japan. An avalanche occurred at the ski resort on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, hitting a group of eight foreign skiers. (Kyodo News via AP) SKI PATROL MEMBER DIES AFTER FOUND UNCONSCIOUS, THIRD DEATH OVER WEEKEND IN LAKE TAHOE AREA One skier who escaped from the snow called police asking for help, said village official Atsushi Tada. The caller said one of them, a Frenchman in his 40s, was feared dead, but six others…

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Deer tramples man in a McDonald’s parking lot

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(CNN)Everybody knows stepping into a parking lot creates the possibility of getting run over by a car — but by a deer? Ken looks to his right, sees the deer and looks directly at it. Showing no sign of stopping, the deer runs right over him, knocking him down. After a quick beat or two on the ground, Ken rolls to his feet and jumps back up. The deer didn’t stop. Worthy, a retired detective, said he’s seen some things on the job but this particular deer encounter caught him…

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OAP’s 20k savings in gravy tub rescued from dump

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTony Scanlon and Kenny McAdam said they were delighted to find the large sum of money Recycling centre workers spent two hours hunting through rubbish to find old gravy tins containing a pensioner’s £20,000 life savings. The cash was accidentally dumped at Dalmoak Recycling Centre in Dunbartonshire by the woman’s family, who were clearing out her home. When they realised their mistake, the brother and sister returned to ask for help to trace the missing money. Council workers Tony Scanlon and Kenny…

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Impeachment state of play: Will the Senate call witnesses? It’s fluid.

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(CNN)The Senate impeachment trial has entered perhaps its most fluid phase — one where the White House is still technically presenting its defense, but senators in both parties are maneuvering for what comes next. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. ET A GOP press conference at 11:30 a.m. Senate closed-door party lunches around noon Senate Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump gavels into session at 1 p.m. What to read This Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju, Lauren Fox, Betsy Klein piece is just…

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Super Bowl LIV: 6 prop bets involving President Trump

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US President Donald Trump waits on stage before addressing a plenary session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.  (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) Kansas City Chiefs’ coach Andy Reid, left, stands next to San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Will Michael Bloomberg’s commercial say “Climate Change”? Yes 2/1 No 2/3 Will Michael Bloomberg’s commercial say “Impeach”? Yes 4/1 No 1/5 Fox…

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Northern rail franchise: Your tales of ‘atrocious’ service

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‘Negative mood’ Ian Smith, 47, is a civil servant who lives in Buckshaw Village. He takes the early train every morning to Manchester Victoria. Ian says he loves Buckshaw and its “fantastic facilities”, but says the train service into Manchester is “lacking”. “We’re running old trains,” he says, “and for the money that you pay for a ticket to go to Manchester, I think the actual service is atrocious.” For Ian, the main issue is the late running of trains, which delays him arriving at work. He says the information…

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