Democrats call for Bolton to testify after new report on aid to Ukraine
President Trump directly tied the holdup of nearly $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine to investigations of the Bidens, according to an unpublished manuscript of John Bolton’s forthcoming book, “The Room Where It Happened.”
Trump denies telling Bolton that Ukraine aid was tied to inquiries into the Bidens
In a series of late-night tweets, the president portrayed John Bolton as a vengeful man just trying to sell books.
Worries grow that China’s quarantine is not enough to stem increasingly virulent virus
Even as the quarantine of more than 50 million people was being laid down, some 5 million people left Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, according to the city’s mayor.
Grammy Awards
Perspective Billie Eilish cleans up — but the Grammys are still a mess
Plagued by controversy, the Recording Academy recognized a new voice in 18-year-old Eilish, who won trophies for album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist.
Kobe Bryant
1978–2020 
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif., in 2018. (AP)
Bryant had left basketball behind. His daughter Gigi brought him back.
The daughter of the NBA legend wanted to carry on his hoops legacy. She died with him in the helicopter crash Sunday.
Perspective
Bryant accomplished so much. It’s devastating to consider what he still had left to do.
Bryant managed to achieve more than almost anyone could, and yet his story feels disturbingly incomplete.
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They indicate that the secretary of state’s press aide was aware that Mary Louise Kelly intended to ask him about several topics and the aide raised no objections, contrary to Pompeo’s characterization.
The attack highlighted the growing risks to U.S. missions in Iraq amid calls for an end to America’s military presence in the country.
Campaign 2020Trump begins reelection year more competitive against Democrats than he was three months ago, Post-ABC poll finds
The economy and easing of perceptions of financial strains boosted the president’s approval and narrowed margins in tests against possible Democratic rivals.
In Iowa, a bruising hunt for a candidate to love
For one mother and daughter, the search for caucus commitment took them through events, conversations and a weighing and reweighing of what mattered.
E.U. citizens will need to apply to live and work in the United Kingdom.
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Kansas City’s use of the “tomahawk chop” and other customs patterned after Native American traditions has attracted increased attention from Native American groups and indigenous rights advocates.
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How the doctor of ‘Concussion’ fame built a career on distorted science
Bennet Omalu became famous after telling the world he had discovered CTE. His fellow brain doctors knew better.
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How to use gluten-free flour blends in your everyday baking
Some products are meant to replace regular all-purpose flour, though be prepared to adjust.
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A Florida man was arrested on charges of shining a laser pointer at planes, temporarily blinding a pilot, police say
The man pointed a laser at four airplanes and one helicopter at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, police say.
