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Secretary Pompeo responds to NPR report by saying ‘Bangladesh is NOT Ukraine’
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The secretary of state accused NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly of lying to him twice but did not address accusations that he cursed at her after abruptly ending their sit-down interview. His statement ended by saying “Bangladesh is NOT Ukraine,” which refers to Kelly being asked to point out the country on a map.
China confirms 41 deaths as coronavirus spreads to multiple countries
World news 5 hours ago
Health authorities said on Saturday that the death toll has jumped to 41 and more than 1000 people were now affected by the virus. It comes as cases continue to be discovered in countries around the world, including the US and France. The World Health Organization met earlier in the week and decided it was too early to declare the outbreak as a global emergency.
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Sec. of State Mike Pompeo allegedly yelled and swore at reporter and made her find Ukraine on a map
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During a sit-down with former national security correspondent and current NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly, Pompeo ended the interview when questions turned to Ukraine and former US ambassador Marie Yavanovitch. Off-mic, Kelly says Pompeo cursed at her and demanded she find Ukraine on an unmarked map. Pompeo responded in a statement on Saturday.
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Some cats really can do it all
Animals Last night
On Caturday, some felines have taken on the Dolly Parton-inspired internet challenge.
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China is building two new hospitals in Wuhan at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, state media reports
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Hospitals in the coronavirus affected city, currently on lockdown, have been running out of beds as more than 1000 people across China are infected and 41 have died.
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Hong Kong declares coronavirus outbreak an 'emergency'
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The city’s leader, Carrie Lam, also extended school holidays until February 17, suspended official visits to mainland China and said this year’s Hong Kong Marathon would not take place.
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A Batman game from 2015 gets a new costume for the Dark Knight
Gaming Last night
Nearly five years after its release, the Earth 2 Dark Knight skin will be available to all players who own Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4. The skin was already in the game, but could previously only be obtained by going to an event in real life.
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters on first day of the Lunar New Year
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In Mong Kok on Saturday — one of Hong Kong's busiest districts — people gathered to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat and the fourth anniversary of the 2016 Fishball Revolution, which started off as a mass protest against a crackdown on street vendors and evolved into an independence rally. According to eyewitnesses, police began firing tear gas without warning at Saturday's protest.
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China expands lockdown as coronavirus fear grips Wuhan and surrounding cities
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Wuhan, where the deadly virus originated, has temporarily closed all outbound public transportation and flights in an attempt to limit the spread of the illness. Surrounding cities have taken similar measures. The outbreak has killed an estimated 41 people and affected more than 1200 patients.
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Trump was recorded saying he wanted Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch fired, ABC News reports
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The recording, which was allegedly obtained by former Trump associate Lev Parnas and turned over to the House Intelligence Committee on Friday, would contradict past statements made by the president about the former US ambassador to Ukraine.
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Jennifer Aniston guest hosted 'Ellen' and had a total blast doing it
The actress filled in for Ellen DeGeneres on Friday's episode and she did not disappoint.
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Zion Williamson's massive flying block is a treat from every angle
NBA Last night
Williamson introduced himself to Nuggets' Malik Beasley with an insane block to deny his layup attempt and swatted the ball into oblivion.
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Iraqi forces launch crackdown on protest areas
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Security forces raided protest camps on Saturday in an effort to disperse anti-government demonstrators. They used live rounds and tear gas, according to Reuters.
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2020 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: See who's the best of the best
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Hockey's best compete in five events testing speed, strength and accuracy. A new event has also been added featuring a 3-on-3 game between the women's teams for USA and Canada. Keep it here for highlights and updates as the stars show off their skills.
YG is released on bond after being arrested ahead of his Grammy performance
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The 29-year-old rapper was arrested on robbery charges at his Los Angeles home on Friday. He's scheduled to perform in a Nipsey Hussle tribute at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
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A live-action remake of Bambi is coming and, yes, that one scene is already stressing people out
Movies Yesterday
According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Disney plans on giving Bambi a live-action, photorealistic CGI makeover similar to 2019's The Lion King. Naturally, some fans aren't prepared to relive the trauma of mama Bambi all over again.
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Nick Kyrgios storms to victory in a five-set thriller
Australian Open 2020 This morning
The 24-year-old beat Khachanov in a five-set epic and secured his place in the fourth round where he will face World No. 1, Rafael Nadal.
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Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia rises to four
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New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard said there are three confirmed cases of the virus in the state. The patients are three men, aged 43, 53 and 45. This raises the number of confirmed cases in Australia to four after a man in his 50s was diagnosed in Melbourne. He is in isolation in a Melbourne hospital.
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At least two are dead after massive explosion at an industrial site in Houston, Texas
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Emergency crews responded to an industrial site explosion that was felt across the Houston area on Friday. The cause of the explosion is unclear, though authorities say they're investigating whether arson was involved.
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Terry Crews defends America's Got Talent after Gabrielle Union's controversial dismissal from the show
Entertainment news Yesterday
During a segment on the TODAY show, Terry Crews, who hosts America's Got Talent, disagreed with former judge Gabrielle Union's assessment of the workplace environment. Months ago, Union was removed from the show in part because she continually addressed toxic workplace incidents and called out racist comments behind the scenes.
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