upi--2020-01-25--Fiona Shaw to star in Season 2 of BBC's 'Baptiste'

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Killing Eve actress Fiona Shaw has joined the ensemble for Season 2 of the BBC 's mystery drama , Baptiste .
Written by Harry and Jack Williams , the show is a spin-off of their two-season series , The Missing .
It features Tchéky Karyo reprising his role of retired police investigator Julien Baptiste .
Shaw will play Emma Chambers , a British ambassador whose husband and sons vanish on a ski vacation in the Hungarian mountains .
`` I 'm honored to be joining this hugely talented and committed team with the superb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the direction of Thomas Napper .
I 'm so lucky to be working with all the best of the new generation ! ''
Shaw said in a press release .
Filming on Season 2 of Baptiste is slated to begin next month in Budapest .
`` Julien Baptiste is not the man we knew before .
After enduring a horrific personal tragedy , Julien has pushed his wife Celia away and is looking for any distraction -- whether that be the bottom of a bottle or a new case -- to consume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Season 1 of Baptiste aired on the BBC in February 2019 .

Fiona Shaw is set to star in Season 2 of "Baptiste" on the BBC. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Killing Eve actress Fiona Shaw has joined the ensemble for Season 2 of the BBC's mystery drama, Baptiste. Written by Harry and Jack Williams, the show is a spin-off of their two-season series, The Missing. It features Tchéky Karyo reprising his role of retired police investigator Julien Baptiste. Advertisement
Shaw will play Emma Chambers, a British ambassador whose husband and sons vanish on a ski vacation in the Hungarian mountains.
"I'm honored to be joining this hugely talented and committed team with the superb writing of Harry and Jack Williams and under the direction of Thomas Napper. I'm so lucky to be working with all the best of the new generation!" Shaw said in a press release.
Filming on Season 2 of Baptiste is slated to begin next month in Budapest.
"Julien Baptiste is not the man we knew before. After enduring a horrific personal tragedy, Julien has pushed his wife Celia away and is looking for any distraction -- whether that be the bottom of a bottle or a new case -- to consume him," a press release said.
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Season 1 of Baptiste aired on the BBC in February 2019.


upi--2020-01-25--Chance the Rapper to host 'Punk'd' revival on Quibi

Chance the Rapper has signed on as host of the new edition of the celebrity practical-joke series , Punk 'd @ @ @ @ @ former MTV show will be available on Quibi 's mobile-video platform , which launches April @ @ @ @ @ is one of MTV 's most iconic franchises , '' Chance the Rapper said in @ @ @ @ @ I grew up watching this show and it 's surreal to be in the driver @ @ @ @ @ on Quibi . ''
The original version of Punk 'd was created by Ashton Kutcher @ @ @ @ @ hosted the series 2003-07 .
It was briefly revived in 2012 and again in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ .

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Chance the Rapper is set to host the new version of "Punk'd." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Chance the Rapper has signed on as host of the new edition of the celebrity practical-joke series, Punk'd.
The revival of the former MTV show will be available on Quibi's mobile-video platform, which launches April 6.
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"Punk'd is one of MTV's most iconic franchises," Chance the Rapper said in a statement Friday. "I grew up watching this show and it's surreal to be in the driver's seat this time around on Quibi."
The original version of Punk'd was created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
Kutcher hosted the series 2003-07. It was briefly revived in 2012 and again in 2015, with rotating guest hosts.


upi--2020-01-25--MusiCares 2020 honors Aerosmith as Person of the Year

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian arrive for the event .
MusiCares provides financial assistance , addiction recovery , outreach and @ @ @ @ @ need .
Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian arrive for the event. MusiCares provides financial assistance, addiction recovery, outreach and other resources to musicians in need. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI


upi--2020-01-25--Cynthia Erivo, Elton John, Idina Menzel to perform at the Oscars

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Cynthia Erivo , Elton John and Idina Menzel are confirmed as singers for next @ @ @ @ @ excellence in film .
Also expected to take the stage at the Feb. 9 gala @ @ @ @ @ Newman .
All of the artists are competing in the Best Song Oscar category .
@ @ @ @ @ have an incredible group of nominees and performers who will deliver one-of-a-kind music moments you @ @ @ @ @ Oscars , '' Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain -- producers of the ABC telecast @ @ @ @ @ release .
Newman will perform `` I Ca n't Let You Throw Yourself Away '' @ @ @ @ @ while John will sing `` ( I 'm Gon na ) Love Me Again '' @ @ @ @ @ sing `` I 'm Standing With You '' from Breakthrough ; Menzel will sing `` @ @ @ @ @ Frozen II ; and Erivo will sing `` Stand Up '' from Harriet .
There @ @ @ @ @ the Oscars for a second , consecutive year .

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"Harriet" star Cynthia Erivo is set to sing at the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 9. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Cynthia Erivo, Elton John and Idina Menzel are confirmed as singers for next month's Oscars ceremony honoring excellence in film. Also expected to take the stage at the Feb. 9 gala are Chrissy Metz and Randy Newman. Advertisement
All of the artists are competing in the Best Song Oscar category.
"We're excited to have an incredible group of nominees and performers who will deliver one-of-a-kind music moments you will only see on the Oscars," Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain -- producers of the ABC telecast -- said in a press release.
Newman will perform "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" from Toy Story 4, while John will sing "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman; Metz will sing "I'm Standing With You" from Breakthrough; Menzel will sing "Into the Unknown" from Frozen II; and Erivo will sing "Stand Up" from Harriet.
There will be no host at the Oscars for a second, consecutive year.


upi--2020-01-25--'Mean Girls' movie musical is in the works

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Paramount Pictures said it is adapting the Broadway musical Mean Girls as a film .
Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey are producing the project .
Fey wrote the script , her husband , Jeff Richmond , created the music and Nell Benjamin penned the lyrics , based on their show , which opened in New York in 2018 .
Broadway 's Mean Girls is an adaptation of a 2004 non-musical film about popular teens at an Illinois high school .
The stage production 's original ensemble included Erika Henningsen , Taylor Louderman , Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote the film on which the musical was based and co-starred in it with Lindsay Lohan , Rachel McAdams , Lacey Chabert , Amanda Seyfried , Lizzy Caplan , Daniel Franzese and Amy Poehler .
`` I 'm very excited to bring Mean Girls back to the big screen .
It 's been incredibly gratifying to see how much the movie and the musical have meant to audiences .
I 've spent 16 years with these characters now .
They are my Marvel Universe and I love them dearly , '' Fey said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the new movie has been announced yet .
The producers are also in talks to stage Mean Girls in London 's West End in Spring 2021 .

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Tina Fey's Broadway musical "Mean Girls" is being adapted for the big screen. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures said it is adapting the Broadway musical Mean Girls as a film. Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey are producing the project. Advertisement
Fey wrote the script, her husband, Jeff Richmond, created the music and Nell Benjamin penned the lyrics, based on their show, which opened in New York in 2018.
Broadway's Mean Girls is an adaptation of a 2004 non-musical film about popular teens at an Illinois high school. The stage production's original ensemble included Erika Henningsen, Taylor Louderman, Kate Rockwell and Ashley Park.
Fey also wrote the film on which the musical was based and co-starred in it with Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese and Amy Poehler.
"I'm very excited to bring Mean Girls back to the big screen. It's been incredibly gratifying to see how much the movie and the musical have meant to audiences. I've spent 16 years with these characters now. They are my Marvel Universe and I love them dearly," Fey said in a press release.
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No casting for the new movie has been announced yet.
The producers are also in talks to stage Mean Girls in London's West End in Spring 2021.


upi--2020-01-25--Turkey's earthquake kills 22 people, interior minister says

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Saturday the death toll from an earthquake in the eastern part of the country has increased to 22 .
The 6.7-magnitude quake struck near the town of Sivrice in eastern Elazig province Friday evening , downing at least 10 buildings , Soylu said .
`` Four people died in Malatya 's Doganyol [ town ] and 18 others in Elazig , '' he said at a news conference on Saturday .
The number has risen from initial reports indicating about 14 deaths .
Five buildings collapsed in Elazig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area were heavily damaged , Minister of Environment and Urbanization Murat Kurum told reporters .
Rescuers pulled at least 42 from the damaged and collapsed buildings , Turkey 's Disaster and Emergency Authority said .
The earthquake was followed by 401 aftershocks , 14 of which were over 4-magnitude , the emergency agency said .
The Disaster and Emergency Authority said 1,243 people were injured and in hospitals , mostly in Elazig and Malatya .
In the city of Elazig , search and rescue operations were underway in the wreckage of three buildings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency shipped thousands of tents , beds and blankets to the region .
The Turkish Red Crescent sent additional aid including mobile kitchens , which served up to 5,000 people , and heaters .
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all relevant departments were taking action to ensure citizens ' safety .
The U.S. Geological Survey reported about 500,000 people felt strong to very strong shaking .
The earthquake was also felt in other countries , such as Iraq , Syria and Lebanon .

Rescue workers search for survivors Saturday in the rubble of a building after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Elazig, Turkey, on Friday. Photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Saturday the death toll from an earthquake in the eastern part of the country has increased to 22. The 6.7-magnitude quake struck near the town of Sivrice in eastern Elazig province Friday evening, downing at least 10 buildings, Soylu said. Advertisement
"Four people died in Malatya's Doganyol [town] and 18 others in Elazig," he said at a news conference on Saturday.
The number has risen from initial reports indicating about 14 deaths.
Five buildings collapsed in Elazig and a number of buildings in the area were heavily damaged, Minister of Environment and Urbanization Murat Kurum told reporters.
Rescuers pulled at least 42 from the damaged and collapsed buildings, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Authority said.
The earthquake was followed by 401 aftershocks, 14 of which were over 4-magnitude, the emergency agency said.
The Disaster and Emergency Authority said 1,243 people were injured and in hospitals, mostly in Elazig and Malatya. In the city of Elazig, search and rescue operations were underway in the wreckage of three buildings. Elazig airport is operational.
The agency shipped thousands of tents, beds and blankets to the region. The Turkish Red Crescent sent additional aid including mobile kitchens, which served up to 5,000 people, and heaters.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all relevant departments were taking action to ensure citizens' safety.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported about 500,000 people felt strong to very strong shaking.
The earthquake was also felt in other countries, such as Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.


upi--2020-01-25--Bitter cold to remain absent from midwestern, northeastern U.S. into end of January

The last days of January will continue the mild theme of winter thus far across the midwestern and northeastern United States .
Millions of Americans will continue to save on heating costs during the pattern , but ski resorts may struggle to keep snow on the slopes with a lack of sustained cold .
Fresh chill will be ushered into the Midwest and Northeast behind a storm system this weekend .
The air behind the storm is of Pacific origin and not from the Arctic , according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski .
As a result , temperatures will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the Upper Midwest , Ohio Valley and Northeast for much of the coming week .
Average high temperatures are slowly emerging from their lowest point of the year as the length of daylight and sun angle increases .
Highs typically range from the middle 20s F in Minneapolis to the middle 30s in Pittsburgh and middle 40s in Washington , D.C. , during the last part of January .
The air will still be chilly enough to generate flurries and snow showers downwind of the Great Lakes into Monday .
Motorists in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of slippery travel at times .
As a whole , the weather next week will be rather benign by late-January standards .
No more than a couple disturbances with light snow will swing through the Midwest , and behind each disturbance will be no significant cold air .
`` Next week , the greatest temperature departures from average on the warm side will be across southern Canada and the northern U.S. , '' AccuWeather senior meteorologist Brett Anderson said .
High temperatures in the lower 30s will be common around Minneapolis , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Chicago and Detroit .
So far this month , temperatures are running 4 , 6 and 6.5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in these cities , respectively .
Farther east , this month 's average temperatures are above normal by 6.6 degrees in Washington , D.C. , 7.6 degrees in Pittsburgh and 8.6 degrees in Boston .
The mild weather has led to many of the winter storms thus far to be rainmakers rather than snowmakers in the Northeast , similar to what is ongoing this weekend .
AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snow will continue for the next winter storm set to target the East during the first days of February .

The last days of January will continue the mild theme of winter thus far across the midwestern and northeastern United States.
Millions of Americans will continue to save on heating costs during the pattern, but ski resorts may struggle to keep snow on the slopes with a lack of sustained cold.
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Fresh chill will be ushered into the Midwest and Northeast behind a storm system this weekend.
The air behind the storm is of Pacific origin and not from the Arctic, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
As a result, temperatures will stay within a few degrees of average across the Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast for much of the coming week.
Average high temperatures are slowly emerging from their lowest point of the year as the length of daylight and sun angle increases.
Highs typically range from the middle 20s F in Minneapolis to the middle 30s in Pittsburgh and middle 40s in Washington, D.C., during the last part of January.
The air will still be chilly enough to generate flurries and snow showers downwind of the Great Lakes into Monday. Motorists in the traditional lake-effect areas should be wary of slippery travel at times.
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As a whole, the weather next week will be rather benign by late-January standards. No more than a couple disturbances with light snow will swing through the Midwest, and behind each disturbance will be no significant cold air.
"Next week, the greatest temperature departures from average on the warm side will be across southern Canada and the northern U.S.," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
High temperatures in the lower 30s will be common around Minneapolis, with middle to upper 30s likely most days in Chicago and Detroit. So far this month, temperatures are running 4, 6 and 6.5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in these cities, respectively.
Farther east, this month's average temperatures are above normal by 6.6 degrees in Washington, D.C., 7.6 degrees in Pittsburgh and 8.6 degrees in Boston.
The mild weather has led to many of the winter storms thus far to be rainmakers rather than snowmakers in the Northeast, similar to what is ongoing this weekend.
AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring whether this pattern of more rain than snow will continue for the next winter storm set to target the East during the first days of February.


upi--2020-01-25--Chicago company recalls 2,000 pounds of ground beef

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- A meat-packing company in Chicago issued a recall for 2,020 pounds of raw ground @ @ @ @ @ may be contaminated with pieces of plastic , the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced .
@ @ @ @ @ by Amity Packing Company Inc. and shipped to nine states , including Illinois , Indiana @ @ @ @ @ New Jersey , New York , Ohio , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .
The affected product @ @ @ @ @ labeled as 95 percent lean and with a lot code of 0060 and case code @ @ @ @ @ has a best used by date of Jan. 31 .
The company received two customer @ @ @ @ @ pliable plastic found in the beef .
There were no confirmed reports of illness or @ @

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A meat-packing company in Chicago issued a recall for 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef over reports the product may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
The recalled products were packed by Amity Packing Company Inc. and shipped to nine states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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The affected product is 1-pound vacuum-packed ground beef labeled as 95 percent lean and with a lot code of 0060 and case code of 11402. The beef has a best used by date of Jan. 31.
The company received two customer complaints about clear, thin pliable plastic found in the beef. There were no confirmed reports of illness or injury.


upi--2020-01-25--Selena Gomez's 'Rare' tops the U.S. album chart

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Pop music star Selena Gomez 's Rare is the No .
1 album in @ @ @ @ @ in at No .
2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Roddy Ricch @ @ @ @ @ Being Antisocial , followed by Moneybagg Yo 's Time Served at No .
3 , @ @ @ @ @ Bleeding at No .
4 and DaBaby 's Kirk at No .
5 .
Rounding @ @ @ @ @ Harry Styles ' Fine Line at No .
6 , Jackboys ' self-titled CD at @ @ @ @ @ Frozen II soundtrack at No .
8 , Billie Eilish 's When We All Fall @ @ @ @ @ Go ?
at No .
9 and Young Thug 's So Much Fun at No @ @ @

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Selena Gomez's "Rare" is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Pop music star Selena Gomez's Rare is the No. 1 album in the United States. Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Roddy Ricch's Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, followed by Moneybagg Yo's Time Served at No. 3, Post Malone's Hollywood's Bleeding at No. 4 and DaBaby's Kirk at No. 5. Advertisement
Rounding out the top tier are Harry Styles' Fine Line at No. 6, Jackboys' self-titled CD at No. 7, the Frozen II soundtrack at No. 8, Billie Eilish's When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? at No. 9 and Young Thug's So Much Fun at No. 10.


upi--2020-01-25--Xi: China faces 'grave situation' as coronavirus death toll hit 42

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- China 's President Xi Jinping said Saturday his nation is facing a `` grave situation '' as the death toll from the coronavirus in mainland has risen to 41 with more than 1,400 cases of infection .
`` Life is of paramount importance .
When an epidemic breaks out , a command is issued .
It is our responsibility to prevent and control it , '' Xi said at the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China in Beijing , according to state-run Xinhuanet .
He ordered party committees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top priority is is to treat infected patients , speed up the augmentation of medical personnel , and coordinate civilian and military medical resources .
`` Party committees and governments at different levels have to make proper plans to contain the virus under the guidance of the Central Committee , '' he was quoted as saying by state broadcaster CCTV , according to the South China Morning Post .
`` Hubei province has to regard virus prevention work as the most important task , and enforce stricter measures to stop the virus from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into other areas .
Isolation treatment should be provided for all infected patients . ''
Authorities were ordered to ensure sufficient supplies to Wuhan , the capital of Hubei province and the epicenter of the outbreak .
No vaccine has been developed .
Xi said attention must be made to monitoring , screening and warning .
And that includes timely , accurate and transparent release of information to address concerns from home and abroad .
The Hubei provincial health authority confirmed that 15 more people have died from the coronavirus in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , raising the death toll to 41 in mainland China .
It also confirmed another 180 new cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus in Hubei province , increasing the total number confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 1,459 in mainland China .
Three doctors in Beijing reportedly have been infected Tuesday and Saturday with the coronavirus , according to state media China National Radio .
Two doctors came back from Wuhan and the third was sitting next to one doctor back from Wuhan in a meeting in Beijing .
The virus that likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market in the city of Wuhan , has spread to every province in China , except remote autonomous regions of Qinghai and Tibet .
On Saturday , the Hubei provincial health authority said there were 77 new cases in Wuhan , four new cases in Shiyan city , 13 new cases in Jingmen city and 13 new cases in Xiaogan city .
In Wuhan , social media videos show patients in overcrowded hospitals .
The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement there was a shortage of beds and long outpatient lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tens of millions of people across 11 cities under indefinite travel restrictions to contain the spread .
The city of Wuhan , normally a transport hub , has been placed on lockdown since Thursday .
Now , 15 Chinese cities in Hubei province , of which Wuhan is the capital , are in lockdown , impacting more than 57 million people .
Lockdown orders vary from city to city , but all have experienced a halt in public transportation services .
In Wuhan , and nearby Huanggang , markets , cinemas , roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shutdown .
Festivities for the Lunar New Year holiday in China , which began Saturday , have been called off in Beijing , Hong Kong and other major cities to control the spread of the virus .
Thirteen countries outside mainland China have 38 confirmed cases of the coronavirus , including Australia , four , France , three , Hong Kong , five , Thailand , five , Singapore , three , United States , two , Taiwan , three , Macao , two , Malaysia , three , Nepal , one , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and South Korea , two .
The number of cases in Australia rose to four after three who traveled from China to Sydney , Australia tested positive for the coronavirus , city health authorities said .
In Hong Kong , organizers in the city have canceled a marathon otherwise scheduled to take place in a couple of weeks amid fear of the coronavirus spreading as Hong Kong raised its response level to the virus to `` emergency . ''
The 70,000 participants in the marathon will receive refunds .
Chief Executive Carrie Lam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival , will also be canceled .
School is also canceled until Feb. 17 .
Across the world , nearly 1,400 people have been infected .

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People wear protective respiratory masks in Beijing on Saturday. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- China's President Xi Jinping said his nation is facing a "grave situation" as the death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 56 with 1,985 cases of infection. On Sunday, the China Global Television Network reported 46 of the deaths were in the mainland, and 10 total in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Also, there were 49 cured cases and 2,684 suspected ones. Advertisement
One day earlier, Xi convened the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
"Life is of paramount importance. When an epidemic breaks out, a command is issued. It is our responsibility to prevent and control it," Xi said, according to state-run Xinhuanet.
He told party committees and governments at all levels that their top priority is is to treat infected patients, speed up the augmentation of medical personnel, and coordinate civilian and military medical resources.
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"Party committees and governments at different levels have to make proper plans to contain the virus under the guidance of the Central Committee," he was quoted as saying by state broadcaster CCTV, according to the South China Morning Post.
"Hubei province has to regard virus prevention work as the most important task, and enforce stricter measures to stop the virus from spreading inside the province and spilling out into other areas. Isolation treatment should be provided for all infected patients."
Authorities were ordered to ensure sufficient supplies to Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and the epicenter of the outbreak. No vaccine has been developed.
Xi said attention must be made to monitoring, screening and warning. And that includes timely, accurate and transparent release of information to address concerns from home and abroad.
It also confirmed another 180 new cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus in Hubei province, increasing the total number confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 1,459 in mainland China.
Three doctors in Beijing reportedly have been infected Tuesday and Saturday with the coronavirus, according to state media China National Radio. Two doctors came back from Wuhan and the third was sitting next to one doctor back from Wuhan in a meeting in Beijing.
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The virus that likely began in December in a now-closed seafood market in the city of Wuhan , has spread to every province in China, except remote autonomous regions of Qinghai and Tibet.
On Saturday, the Hubei provincial health authority said there were 77 new cases in Wuhan, four new cases in Shiyan city, 13 new cases in Jingmen city and 13 new cases in Xiaogan city.
In Wuhan, social media videos show patients in overcrowded hospitals. The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement there was a shortage of beds and long outpatient lines in the city.
Authorities have placed tens of millions of people across 11 cities under indefinite travel restrictions to contain the spread.
The city of Wuhan, normally a transport hub, has been placed on lockdown since Thursday. Now, 15 Chinese cities in Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, are in lockdown, impacting more than 57 million people. Lockdown orders vary from city to city, but all have experienced a halt in public transportation services. In Wuhan, and nearby Huanggang, markets, cinemas, roads, train stations and airports have been shutdown.
Festivities for the Lunar New Year holiday in China, which began Saturday, have been called off in Beijing, Hong Kong and other major cities to control the spread of the virus.
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Ten countries outside China have 28 confirmed cases of the coronavirus: Thailand, five; Australia, four; France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, three; South Korea, United States, Vietnam two; Nepal, one.
The number of cases in Australia rose after three who traveled from China to Sydney, Australia tested positive for the coronavirus, city health authorities said.
In Hong Kong, organizers in the city have canceled a marathon otherwise scheduled to take place in a couple of weeks amid fear of the coronavirus spreading as Hong Kong raised its response level to the virus to "emergency." The 70,000 participants in the marathon will receive refunds.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said other large-scale events, such as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, will also be canceled. School is also canceled until Feb. 17.


upi--2020-01-26--On This Day, Jan. 26: India gains independence from Britain

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- On this date in history : In 1788 , the first shipload of British convicts arrived in Australia .
The establishment of an Australian prison colony was aimed at relieving overcrowding in British prisons .
In 1837 , Michigan joined the United States as the 26th state .
In 1861 , Louisiana seceded from the United States .
In 1875 , the electric dental drill was patented by George Green of Kalamazoo , Mich .
In 1918 , to promote food conservation during World War I , the U.S. government called for one meatless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ porkless days each week .
In 1950 , India ceased to be a British dominion and became the Republic of India , the most populous democracy in the world .
In 1961 , President John F. Kennedy named Dr. Janet Travell of New York City as his personal White House physician -- the first woman ever to be given such an assignment .
In 1988 , The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York .
In 1990 , hurricane-force winds pounded the British Isles and much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 92 people and knocking out power to nearly 1 million people .
In 1998 , in response to allegations that he had an affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky , U.S. President Bill Clinton declared , `` I did not have sexual relations with that woman . ''
In 2001 , a magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck western India , killing more than 20,000 people , injuring tens of thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage .
In 2009 , a 33-year-old single California mother , Nadya Suleman , who already had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies , only the second set of octuplets ever to be born alive in the United States .
She became known as `` Octomom . ''
In 2016 , one of the occupiers in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge standoff in Oregon , LaVoy Finicum , was fatally shot by state troopers during a confrontation at a roadblock .
Officers said he was reaching for a gun when they fired on him .
In 2019 , Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova to win the Australian Open , becoming Asia 's first No .
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Hindu devotees rest after taking a holy bath in the Ganges River during Kumbha Mela festival in Haridwar, India, on April 14, 2010. On January 26, 1950, India ceased to be a British dominion and became the Republic of India, the most populous democracy in the world. File Photo by Maryam Rahmanian/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1788, the first shipload of British convicts arrived in Australia. The establishment of an Australian prison colony was aimed at relieving overcrowding in British prisons. Advertisement
In 1837, Michigan joined the United States as the 26th state.
In 1861, Louisiana seceded from the United States.
In 1875, the electric dental drill was patented by George Green of Kalamazoo, Mich.
File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
In 1918, to promote food conservation during World War I, the U.S. government called for one meatless day, two wheatless days and two porkless days each week.
In 1950, India ceased to be a British dominion and became the Republic of India, the most populous democracy in the world.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy named Dr. Janet Travell of New York City as his personal White House physician -- the first woman ever to be given such an assignment.
In 1988, The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York.
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In 1990, hurricane-force winds pounded the British Isles and much of Northern Europe, killing at least 92 people and knocking out power to nearly 1 million people.
In 1998, in response to allegations that he had an affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, U.S. President Bill Clinton declared, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."
In 2001, a magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck western India, killing more than 20,000 people, injuring tens of thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage.
UPI File Photo
In 2009, a 33-year-old single California mother, Nadya Suleman, who already had six children, gave birth to eight babies, only the second set of octuplets ever to be born alive in the United States. She became known as "Octomom."
In 2016, one of the occupiers in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge standoff in Oregon, LaVoy Finicum, was fatally shot by state troopers during a confrontation at a roadblock. Officers said he was reaching for a gun when they fired on him.
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In 2019, Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova to win the Australian Open, becoming Asia's first No. 1 ranked player in tennis.


upi--2020-01-26--Famous birthdays for Jan. 26: Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Van Halen

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius .
-- Louis @ @ @ @ @ II prisoner of war and subject of the film Unbroken , in 1917

Ellen DeGeneres appears backstage after winning the Carol Burnett Award during the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5. The comedian turns 62 on January 26. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: Advertisement
-- French philosopher Claude Helvetius in 1715
-- First lady Julia Grant in 1826
-- U.S. Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur in 1880
-- Bessie Coleman, first female African-American/Native-American pilot in 1892
-- Austrian singer Maria von Trapp in 1905
-- Louis Zamperini, American World War II prisoner of war and subject of the film Unbroken, in 1917
-- Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1918
-- Author Philip Jose Farmer in 1918
-- Actor Paul Newman in 1925
-- Cartoonist/playwright/author Jules Feiffer in 1929 (age 91)
-- Sports personality Bob Uecker in 1934 (age 86)
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-- Actor Scott Glenn in 1939 (age 81)
-- Political activist Angela Davis in 1944 (age 76)
-- Film critic Gene Siskel in 1946
-- Actor David Strathairn in 1949 (age 71)
-- Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in 1953 (age 67)
-- Singer Lucinda Williams in 1953 (age 67)
-- Musician Eddie Van Halen in 1955 (age 65)
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-- Singer Anita Baker in 1958 (age 62)
-- Comedian Ellen DeGeneres in 1958 (age 62)
-- Hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky in 1961 (age 59)
-- Soccer coach Brendan Rodgers in 1973 (age 47)
-- Actor Colin O'Donoghue in 1981 (age 39)
-- Conductor Gustavo Dudamel in 1981 (age 39)
-- Wrestler Sasha Banks in 1992 (age 28)


upi--2020-01-25--Pete Stark, 40-year congressman who expanded health insurance, dies

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Fortney 'Pete ' Stark , who represented northern California in the U.S. House for 40 years , including helping expand health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and COBRA , died Friday .
He was 88 .
Fortney H. `` Fish '' Stark III , told The Washington Post his father died at his home in Hardwood , Ma.
, from leukemia .
`` Congressman Pete Stark was a master legislator who used his gavel to give a voice to the voiceless , and he will be deeply missed by Congress , Californians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi , also a Democrat from Calif. , { link : said in a statement .
: `` https : //www.speaker.gov/newsroom/12420-2 '' target= '' _blank '' } `` Congressman Stark dedicated his life to defending every American 's right to quality , affordable health care . ''
As a leader of the Health Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee , in 1986 he created the COBRA initiative to `` help working Americans maintain their coverage during times of financial insecurity , '' including when they lose their jobs , according to Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act , which ensured hospitals must treat all people seeking emergency treatment regardless of their coverage .
More recently , he helped write portions of the Affordable Care Act in 2008 under President Barack Obama .
`` Personally and professionally , I was proud to work with Pete to pass the Affordable Care Act , which stands as a pillar of health and economic security in America today , '' Pelosi said .
Stark , who became the first declared atheist in Congress in 2007 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in adoptions , as well as paid family leave .
`` 'Feisty ' is a good word for him , and in some ways he was a contrarian , '' Larry Gerston , a professor emeritus of political science at San Jose State University , said Saturday .
`` By marching to his own beat , he might have made people feel uncomfortable , but in a time when so many people are measured and careful in what they say , he was remarkable for his candor . ''
In 1972 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a district in East Bay between Oakland and San Jose .
In 2012 , he lost a bid for reelection to Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2012 and retired .
`` Pete Stark gave the East Bay decades of public service as a voice in Congress for working people , '' Swalwell posted on Twitter .
`` His knowledge of policy , particularly health care , & his opposition to unnecessary wars demonstrated his deep care and spirit .
Our community mourns his loss . ''
Before serving in Congress , he founded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as `` a bank whose sole purpose was to fulfill the financial needs of working people . ''
It was reportedly the first in the country to offer free checking .
Stark graduated in 1953 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , then served in the Air Force before receiving a master 's degree of business administration from the University of California at Berkeley in 1960 .

Pete Stark served in a northern California congressional district from 1972 to 2012. Photo by Fncis.chen/Wikimedia Commons
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Fortney 'Pete' Stark, who represented northern California in the U.S. House for 40 years, including helping expand health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and COBRA, died Friday. He was 88. Fortney H. "Fish" Stark III, told The Washington Post his father died at his home in Hardwood, Ma., from leukemia. Advertisement
"Congressman Pete Stark was a master legislator who used his gavel to give a voice to the voiceless, and he will be deeply missed by Congress, Californians and all Americans," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also a Democrat from Calif., {link:said in a statement. : "https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/12420-2" target="_blank"} "Congressman Stark dedicated his life to defending every American's right to quality, affordable health care."
As a leader of the Health Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, in 1986 he created the COBRA initiative to "help working Americans maintain their coverage during times of financial insecurity," including when they lose their jobs, according to Pelosi.
He also was the architect of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, which ensured hospitals must treat all people seeking emergency treatment regardless of their coverage.
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More recently, he helped write portions of the Affordable Care Act in 2008 under President Barack Obama.
"Personally and professionally, I was proud to work with Pete to pass the Affordable Care Act, which stands as a pillar of health and economic security in America today," Pelosi said.
Stark, who became the first declared atheist in Congress in 2007, supported laws that barred discriminating against LGBTQ people in adoptions, as well as paid family leave.
"'Feisty' is a good word for him, and in some ways he was a contrarian," Larry Gerston, a professor emeritus of political science at San Jose State University, said Saturday. "By marching to his own beat, he might have made people feel uncomfortable, but in a time when so many people are measured and careful in what they say, he was remarkable for his candor."
In 1972, he unseated Rep. George P. Miller in a district in East Bay between Oakland and San Jose.
In 2012, he lost a bid for reelection to Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2012 and retired.
"Pete Stark gave the East Bay decades of public service as a voice in Congress for working people," Swalwell posted on Twitter. "His knowledge of policy, particularly health care, & his opposition to unnecessary wars demonstrated his deep care and spirit. Our community mourns his loss."
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Before serving in Congress, he founded Security National in the 1960s which he described as "a bank whose sole purpose was to fulfill the financial needs of working people." It was reportedly the first in the country to offer free checking.
Stark graduated in 1953 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then served in the Air Force before receiving a master's degree of business administration from the University of California at Berkeley in 1960.
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upi--2020-01-25--Baby girl left in drop-off box installed by Indiana teen

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Less than one year after a teenager earned $ 10,000 to install a Safe Haven Baby Box , a baby girl was dropped off in the container at a fire station in southern Indiana .
Hunter Wart , 19 , took one year to raise the money mowing lawns and scrapping metal as a senior project at Columbus North High School , which is 45 miles south of Indianapolis .
The box was installed at the Seymour Fire Station after the city of Columbus turned down the offer .
`` I hope no babies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day if we save one life it is worth it , '' Mayor Craig Leudeman said at the dedication of the box on June 14 .
On Thursday afternoon , a baby girl was dropped off .
Firefighters received the alert from the box and transported her to the hospital .
The girl , who has been named Mia , will then be turned over to Child Protective Services for adoption .
It was n't revealed whether the baby was a newborn .
`` We took custody of the baby immediately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WAVE-TV .
`` I 'm happy the guys were here .
They knew what to do .
They performed as they should perform , and the system just worked perfectly . ''
`` Here we are 224 days later and we 've had our first baby saved by the box , and I think that 's an awesome feat , '' Seymour Mayor Matt said at the news conference .
`` I 'm glad the city of Seymour and the council chose to get the box when they did . ''
Wart 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project `` was a lot of hard work .
A lot of blood , sweat and tears . ''
Two years ago as a junior , Wart came up with the idea when he heard about the boxes on the radio .
`` I 'm just excited that I did it , because if it was n't here , we do n't know what would 've happened to the child , '' Wart said .
`` That 'd actually be really cool if I get to meet her .
Just seeing how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a family that can take care of her . ''
Safe Haven Baby Boxes has installed 24 of them in Arkansas , Arizona , Indiana and Ohio .
Monica Kelsey , who was abandoned as an infant herself , founded the organization , whose motto is : `` Saving babies one box at a time ! ''
She lives in Woodburn , Ind.
, near Fort Wayne .
`` These babies were left in trash cans and dumpsters .
One was left at the door of a hospital .
That baby had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Kelsey told CNN .
`` But this little girl [ in Seymour ] is going to grow up knowing how much her birth mom loved her just like I did . ''
Prents who surrender their babies have 30 days to come back if they change their minds .
`` This little girl yesterday was healthy , and she 's beautiful , and she 's going to make a set of parents in the state of Indiana very happy , '' Kelsey said .

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Less than one year after a teenager earned $10,000 to install a Safe Haven Baby Box, a baby girl was dropped off in the container at a fire station in southern Indiana.
Hunter Wart, 19, took one year to raise the money mowing lawns and scrapping metal as a senior project at Columbus North High School, which is 45 miles south of Indianapolis.
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The box was installed at the Seymour Fire Station after the city of Columbus turned down the offer.
"I hope no babies get surrendered but at the end of the day if we save one life it is worth it," Mayor Craig Leudeman said at the dedication of the box on June 14.
On Thursday afternoon, a baby girl was dropped off. Firefighters received the alert from the box and transported her to the hospital. The girl, who has been named Mia, will then be turned over to Child Protective Services for adoption. It wasn't revealed whether the baby was a newborn.
"We took custody of the baby immediately," Seymour Fire Chief Brad Lucas told WAVE-TV. "I'm happy the guys were here. They knew what to do. They performed as they should perform, and the system just worked perfectly."
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On Friday, Wart was honored.
"Here we are 224 days later and we've had our first baby saved by the box, and I think that's an awesome feat," Seymour Mayor Matt said at the news conference. "I'm glad the city of Seymour and the council chose to get the box when they did."
Wart's mom, Julia Kwasniewski, told CNN the project "was a lot of hard work. A lot of blood, sweat and tears."
Two years ago as a junior, Wart came up with the idea when he heard about the boxes on the radio.
"I'm just excited that I did it, because if it wasn't here, we don't know what would've happened to the child," Wart said.
"That'd actually be really cool if I get to meet her. Just seeing how she grew up and knowing that she has a family that can take care of her."
Safe Haven Baby Boxes has installed 24 of them in Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana and Ohio.
Monica Kelsey, who was abandoned as an infant herself, founded the organization, whose motto is: "Saving babies one box at a time!" She lives in Woodburn, Ind., near Fort Wayne.
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"These babies were left in trash cans and dumpsters. One was left at the door of a hospital. That baby had frozen to death before he was found," Kelsey told CNN. "But this little girl [in Seymour] is going to grow up knowing how much her birth mom loved her just like I did."
Safe Haven Baby Boxes runs a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis.
Prents who surrender their babies have 30 days to come back if they change their minds.
"This little girl yesterday was healthy, and she's beautiful, and she's going to make a set of parents in the state of Indiana very happy," Kelsey said.


upi--2020-01-26--Watch: Spurs, Raptors honor Kobe Bryant with 24-second shot clock violations

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- The Spurs and Toronto Raptors paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant with a heartwarming in-game gesture during Sunday 's matchup at AT & T Center in San Antonio .
Both teams honored Bryant , who was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas , Calif. , immediately after the opening tip .
The Raptors and Spurs each let the shot clock expire for 24-second violations on their first possessions .
When the crowd recognized what was happening , they began to cheer and chanted `` Kobe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers , famously wore No .
24 for a majority of his career .
After being drafted by Los Angeles in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft , he wore No .
8 for many years before switching to No .
24 prior to the 2006-07 season .
Later Sunday , the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns paid their respects by committing a 24-second violation and an 8-second violation , honoring both of Bryant 's jersey numbers .
Bryant , 41 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed to Mamba Sports Academy , a facility that Bryant created and coached at , for a girls basketball game when their helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances .
Bryant coached Gianna 's team , the Los Angeles Lady Mambas .
Bryant , a two-time NBA Finals MVP , retired from the league in 2016 after winning five NBA championships and one Most Valuable Player Award ( 2008 ) .

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Spurs and Toronto Raptors paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant with a heartwarming in-game gesture during Sunday's matchup at AT&T Center in San Antonio.
Both teams honored Bryant, who was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, Calif., immediately after the opening tip.
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The Raptors and Spurs each let the shot clock expire for 24-second violations on their first possessions. When the crowd recognized what was happening, they began to cheer and chanted "Kobe! Kobe!"
Bryant, who played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Lakers, famously wore No. 24 for a majority of his career. After being drafted by Los Angeles in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft, he wore No. 8 for many years before switching to No. 24 prior to the 2006-07 season.
Later Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns paid their respects by committing a 24-second violation and an 8-second violation, honoring both of Bryant's jersey numbers.
Advertisement The Spurs and Raptors both took 24-second violations to start their game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant. (via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/vMPsQj7NuN— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 26, 2020
Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were headed to Mamba Sports Academy, a facility that Bryant created and coached at, for a girls basketball game when their helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances. Bryant coached Gianna's team, the Los Angeles Lady Mambas.
Bryant, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, retired from the league in 2016 after winning five NBA championships and one Most Valuable Player Award (2008).


upi--2020-01-26--Coronavirus cases in U.S. rise to five with two in California, one in Arizona

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Three more cases of coronavirus -- two in Southern California one in Arizona -- have been reported within 24 hours , increasing the number in the United States to five .
All five people afflicted have been linked to travel in Wuhan , China , the epicenter of the outbreak On Sunday , the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed one person in the county has been diagnosed with the illness .
`` MCDPH and ADHS are currently investigating to identify any close contacts that may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infectious , '' they said .
`` Any individuals who have been identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly .
These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms in collaboration with public health and the university . ''
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said a patient has been hospitalized and no other details are available .
The Orange County Health Care Agency said in a news release late Saturday a patient had tested positive for the disease after confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which were both confirmed last week , were in Washington state and Chicago .
The traveler to Orange County was transported to a local hospital and is in isolation in good condition , the county agency said .
The person contacted the HCA and was provided guidance to reduce exposure to the public while awaiting laboratory confirmation from the CDC .
HCA reported it is following up directly with all individuals who have had close contact with the individual and are at risk of infection .
`` The CDC 's guidance indicates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a case -- in the same grocery store or movie theater -- are at minimal risk of developing infection , '' HCA said in a news release .
In Orange County , this is no evidence person-to-person transmission has occurred , according to the agency .
The only deaths have been reported in China .
In the last report , 56 died -- 46 in the mainland and 10 total in Hong Kong , Macao and Taiwan .
Also , there were 49 cured cases and 2,684 suspected ones .
On Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diplomats in Wuhan , China , to leave the city .
The State Department has arranged a chartered flight to evacuate them and department also closed the consulate there .
The Wall Street Journal reported other Americans can fly on the chartered flight , which is expected to seat about 230 people .
Any still-available seats will be offered to non-Americans and other diplomats .
Those on board will be required to pay the flight fee .

Travelers arrive at Tom Bradey International Terminal at Los Anfeles International Airport on Tuesday. The coroanvirus originally in mainland China. Photo by David Swanson/EPA-EFE
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Three more cases of coronavirus -- two in Southern California one in Arizona -- have been reported within 24 hours, increasing the number in the United States to five. All five people afflicted have been linked to travel in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak Advertisement
On Sunday, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed one person in the county has been diagnosed with the illness.
"MCDPH and ADHS are currently investigating to identify any close contacts that may have been exposed while the person was infectious," they said. "Any individuals who have been identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms in collaboration with public health and the university."
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said a patient has been hospitalized and no other details are available.
The Orange County Health Care Agency said in a news release late Saturday a patient had tested positive for the disease after confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The other two U.S. cases, which were both confirmed last week, were in Washington state and Chicago.
The traveler to Orange County was transported to a local hospital and is in isolation in good condition, the county agency said.
The person contacted the HCA and was provided guidance to reduce exposure to the public while awaiting laboratory confirmation from the CDC.
HCA reported it is following up directly with all individuals who have had close contact with the individual and are at risk of infection.
"The CDC's guidance indicates that people who have casual contact with a case -- in the same grocery store or movie theater -- are at minimal risk of developing infection," HCA said in a news release.
In Orange County, this is no evidence person-to-person transmission has occurred, according to the agency.
The only deaths have been reported in mainland China -- 80 as of Monday.
On Saturday, the U.S. government has ordered all U.S. diplomats in Wuhan, China, to leave the city. The State Department has arranged a chartered flight to evacuate them and department also closed the consulate there.
The Wall Street Journal reported other Americans can fly on the chartered flight, which is expected to seat about 230 people. Any still-available seats will be offered to non-Americans and other diplomats.
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Those on board will be required to pay the flight fee.


upi--2020-01-26--Artists mourn Kobe Bryant; fans flock to Staples Center on Grammy night

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Actors , musicians and other artists took to social media Sunday to mourn the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant .
Bryant , 41 , and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a California helicopter crash , along with seven other people .
He retired from playing professional basketball in 2016 after 20 years .
The athlete won an Oscar in 2018 for the short film `` Dear Basketball , '' and his life was the subject of Spike Lee 's 2009 documentary Kobe Doin ' Work and the 2015 Showtime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said fans flocked to the Staples Center -- home of the Lakers -- Sunday to express their grief as organizers prepared the venue for the televised Grammy Awards ceremony , set for later in the day .
A moment of silence was held before the earliest awards were handed out .
`` I have no words ... All I have is real tears ... .This is beyond heartbreaking ... # prayingforthebryantfamily # RIPGianna # RIPKobe , '' comedian Kevin Hart wrote on Instagram .
`` This ca n't be real there 's no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' reality TV star Khloe Kardashian wrote on Twitter .
`` Kobe was truly larger than life , a legend .
May he and all those who lost their lives today rest in peace .
Love and condolences to his family .
LA will never be the same , '' actor Leonardo DiCaprio said .
`` As someone who lost their father in a helicopter crash I can attest to this .
The hardest part was trying to get my brain to even comprehend what had happened .
My heart is breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims .
Lift them up in love & light # RIP , '' Broadway icon Audra McDonald said .
`` I can not believe this is real .
My god .
Oh my god , '' TV personality Chrissy Teigen tweeted .
`` Downtown right now and nothing feels more unimportant than what we are doing today .
This is absolutely terrible .
Everyone is numb , '' Teigen added .
`` Speechless ... Praying for your soul and your family King !
This ( expletive ) is surreal !
Rest in Paradise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Instagram .
`` To watch Kobe for hundreds of hours over the course his career , every highlight & triumph , every agony of defeat , to see such joy & discipline & talent & humanity , is to feel a part of his story in a deeply emotional way .
Our family grieves for his , '' actor Sean Astin said .
`` He outworked everyone and I was so happy that he could spend more time with his beautiful family .
What an authentic generous soul .
Gutted for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are here for a finite amount of time , remember that and say I love u more please # KobeBryant , '' actor Jeremy Piven posted .
`` Dude I 'm in tears right now !
!
@ kobebryant damn His daughter too omg I just do n't know what to say !
Everyone please pray for his family !
!
This is so crazy ! ''
actress and comedian Leslie Jones tweeted .
`` I remember Kobe bringing his daughters to the WRINKLE IN TIME premiere and talking about its meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved his girls so .
LA weeps today , as do fans around the world .
Goodbye , Kobe and Gianna .
Our memories of you will live on and on , '' filmmaker Ava DuVernay said .
`` Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant family and friends , our Laker family , our Los Angeles community and fans around the world , '' the Staples Center posted .

Hollywood is mourning the Sunday death of basketball legend and Oscar-winning filmmaker Kobe Bryant. He was 41 when we he died in a helicopter crash in California. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Actors, musicians and other artists took to social media Sunday to mourn the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a California helicopter crash, along with seven other people. He retired from playing professional basketball in 2016 after 20 years. Advertisement
The athlete won an Oscar in 2018 for the short film "Dear Basketball," and his life was the subject of Spike Lee's 2009 documentary Kobe Doin' Work and the 2015 Showtime special Kobe Bryant's Muse.
Deadline.com said fans flocked to the Staples Center -- home of the Lakers -- Sunday to express their grief as organizers prepared the venue for the televised Grammy Awards ceremony, set for later in the day.
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A moment of silence was held before the earliest awards were handed out.
"I have no words...All I have is real tears....This is beyond heartbreaking...#prayingforthebryantfamily #RIPGianna #RIPKobe," comedian Kevin Hart wrote on Instagram.
"This can't be real there's no way!!! My heart hurts," reality TV star Khloe Kardashian wrote on Twitter.
"Kobe was truly larger than life, a legend. May he and all those who lost their lives today rest in peace. Love and condolences to his family. LA will never be the same," actor Leonardo DiCaprio said.
"As someone who lost their father in a helicopter crash I can attest to this. The hardest part was trying to get my brain to even comprehend what had happened. My heart is breaking for the family and friends of the victims. Lift them up in love & light #RIP," Broadway icon Audra McDonald said.
"I cannot believe this is real. My god. Oh my god," TV personality Chrissy Teigen tweeted.
"Downtown right now and nothing feels more unimportant than what we are doing today. This is absolutely terrible. Everyone is numb," Teigen added.
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"Speechless... Praying for your soul and your family King! This (expletive) is surreal! Rest in Paradise Kobe!" actor Omar Epps posted on Instagram.
This can't be real there's no way!!! My heart hurts— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 26, 2020
"To watch Kobe for hundreds of hours over the course his career, every highlight & triumph, every agony of defeat, to see such joy & discipline & talent & humanity, is to feel a part of his story in a deeply emotional way. Our family grieves for his," actor Sean Astin said.
"He outworked everyone and I was so happy that he could spend more time with his beautiful family. What an authentic generous soul. Gutted for his family and everyone in that crash. We are here for a finite amount of time, remember that and say I love u more please #KobeBryant," actor Jeremy Piven posted.
"Dude I'm in tears right now!! @kobebryant damn His daughter too omg I just don't know what to say! Everyone please pray for his family!! This is so crazy!" actress and comedian Leslie Jones tweeted.
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"I remember Kobe bringing his daughters to the WRINKLE IN TIME premiere and talking about its meaning for him as a father. He loved his girls so. LA weeps today, as do fans around the world. Goodbye, Kobe and Gianna. Our memories of you will live on and on," filmmaker Ava DuVernay said.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant family and friends, our Laker family, our Los Angeles community and fans around the world," the Staples Center posted.
Remembering the career of NBA legend Kobe Bryant


upi--2020-01-26--Remembering the life and career of Kobe Bryant

At the age of 17 , Bryant was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA draft @ @ @ @ @ to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac .
Photo by Steve Grayson/UPI

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant stands during a time out against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City during a game on January 26, 2014. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in Calabasas, Calif., on January 26, 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI


upi--2020-01-26--Brandon Jenner marries Cayley Stoker

Brandon Jenner marries Cayley Stoker

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Reality television personality and musician Brandon Jenner has married his pregnant girlfriend Cayley Stoker .
`` Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife , Cayley .
I have discovered a whole new level of happiness because of you , '' Jenner captioned an Instagram post featuring a gallery of photos led by one of the couple hugging and dressed in what appears to be wedding attire .
`` You are smart , kind , funny , driven , caring and super pregnant at the moment with our twin babies !
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I will forever cherish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking forward to celebrating every one of your birthdays with you from here on out .
Eva , Onyx and I are so unbelievably lucky to have you in our lives .
Thank you a trillion times over for loving me the way you do . ''
A day earlier , Jenner shared a sweet video of him dancing with Stoker , alongside the message , `` It 's official , '' with heart and diamond ring emojis .
`` We wed at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Jan. 21 with my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as our witness , '' Jenner told People.com on Sunday .
Jenner -- the son of Linda Thompson and Caitlyn Jenner -- split up with his wife Leah in September 2018 after 14 years as a couple and six years of marriage .
The pair performed together as the indie pop duo Brandon & Leah , and share a daughter , Eva .

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Reality television personality and musician Brandon Jenner has married his pregnant girlfriend Cayley Stoker.
"Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, Cayley. I have discovered a whole new level of happiness because of you," Jenner captioned an Instagram post featuring a gallery of photos led by one of the couple hugging and dressed in what appears to be wedding attire.
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"You are smart, kind, funny, driven, caring and super pregnant at the moment with our twin babies!! I will forever cherish what we have together and am so looking forward to celebrating every one of your birthdays with you from here on out. Eva, Onyx and I are so unbelievably lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you a trillion times over for loving me the way you do."
A day earlier, Jenner shared a sweet video of him dancing with Stoker, alongside the message, "It's official," with heart and diamond ring emojis.
"We wed at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Jan. 21 with my daughter Eva and Cayley's grandmother, Joan, as our witness," Jenner told People.com on Sunday.
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Jenner -- the son of Linda Thompson and Caitlyn Jenner -- split up with his wife Leah in September 2018 after 14 years as a couple and six years of marriage.
The pair performed together as the indie pop duo Brandon & Leah, and share a daughter, Eva.


upi--2020-01-26--Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter , Gianna , were among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas , Calif .
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed Sunday morning under unknown circumstances in Calabasas , a city of 23,000 people located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles .
The helicopter departed from John Wayne Airport at 9:06 a.m. PST , according to flight records .
The Los Angeles Times reported the crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. PST near Las Virgenes Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department initially said five people were on board and none survived .
But Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said nine people died in the crash though he did n't officially identify the victims saying it was `` entirely inappropriate '' to do so until the coroner made the identification to next of kin .
TMZ first reported Bryant , 41 , was on the helicopter .
Other outlets , including ABC News and ESPN , confirmed the reports .
His wife , Vanessa , was not on the copter .
ESPN and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and another parent and player were headed to Mamba Sports Academy , a facility that Bryant created and coached at , for a girls basketball game .
Bryant coached Gianna 's team , the Los Angeles Lady Mambas .
The NBA has sent an email to its employees confirming the deaths of Bryant and his daughter , the Athletic reported .
The crash comes a day after Bryant was passed by Lakers star LeBron James for third place on the NBA 's all-time scoring list .
Bryant , who scored 33,643 points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night , congratulating James on the feat .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom paid tribute to Bryant with a post on social media Sunday afternoon .
President Donald Trump also sent out a tweet , calling the crash `` terrible news . ''
Bryant , an 18-time All-Star , was drafted in the first round ( No .
13 overall ) of the 1996 NBA Draft out of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore , Pa .
He spent his entire 20-year career with the Lakers and won five NBA championships .
Bryant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.7 assists per game in his career .
He was a two-time NBA Finals MVP and was named the league 's Most Valuable Player in 2008 .
Bryant announced his intent to retire from the league on Nov. 29 , 2015 , which launched a farewell tour around the NBA .
He played in 66 matchups that season with the Lakers , averaging 17.6 points , 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game .
In his final professional game , Bryant scored 60 points and led the Lakers past the Utah Jazz on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 .
A moment of silence was held before Sunday 's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Nuggets in Denver , the first game of the day .
Later Sunday , multiple NBA teams paid tribute to Bryant by committing 24-second shot clock violations and 8-second violations , honoring his famous jersey numbers .
Bryant married Vanessa Laine Bryant in 2001 .
The couple had four daughters together , aged 17 , 13 , three and seven months .
They welcomed their fourth daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UPI writers Allen Cone and Daniel Uria contributed to this report .

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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa (L) and their daughters Natalia (2-R) and Gianna (R) attend the premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" on Feb. 26, 2018, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, Calif. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed Sunday morning under unknown circumstances in Calabasas, a city of 23,000 people about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Advertisement
The helicopter departed from John Wayne Airport at 9:06 a.m. PST, according to flight records. The Los Angeles Times reported the crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. PST near Las Virgenes Road.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initially said five people were on board and none survived. But Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said nine people died in the crash though he didn't officially identify the victims saying it was "entirely inappropriate" to do so until the coroner made the identification to next of kin.
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TMZ first reported Bryant, 41, was on the helicopter.
College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa, a player on Bryant's basketball team at Mamba Sports Academy, were also killed. Orange Coast College, where John Altobelli coached, confirmed the deaths in a statement Sunday night.
Also killed was Christina Mauser, an assistant girls basketball coach at Harbor Day School in Corona Del Mar in Orange County. Tijuana Dogs drummer Matt Mauser confirmed the death of his wife on Facebook.
The other three fatalities, including the pilot, were not identified.
ESPN and NBC News reported Bryant and his daughter were headed to Mamba Sports Academy, a facility that Bryant created and coached at, for a girls basketball game. Bryant coached Gianna's team, the Los Angeles Lady Mambas.
"The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning.
"He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary: five NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, 18 NBA All-Star selections, and two Olympic gold medals. But he will be remembered for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability."
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The crash comes a day after Bryant was passed by Lakers star LeBron James for third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Bryant, who scored 33,643 points, was active on social media Saturday night, congratulating James on the feat.
Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom paid tribute to Bryant with a post on social media Sunday afternoon. President Donald Trump also sent out a tweet, calling Bryant "one of the truly great basketball players of all time."
Today, the world lost a legend.
Kobe Bryant’s 20 year career with the @Lakers raised the bar for every player. He willed his team to triumphs. Competed with unparalleled ferocity. Defied the odds. Simply put -- he was an icon.
Our hearts go out to his family and fans. — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 26, 2020 Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating.... Advertisement Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020
Bryant, an 18-time All-Star, was drafted in the first round (No. 13 overall) of the 1996 NBA Draft out of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pa. He spent his entire 20-year career with the Lakers and won five NBA championships.
Bryant averaged 25 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in his career. He was a two-time NBA Finals MVP and was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 2008.
Bryant announced his intent to retire from the league on Nov. 29, 2015, which launched a farewell tour around the NBA. He played in 66 matchups that season with the Lakers, averaging 17.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
In his final professional game, Bryant scored 60 points and led the Lakers past the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016. He is eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
A moment of silence was held before Sunday's game between the Houston Rockets and Nuggets in Denver, the first game of the day. Later Sunday, multiple NBA teams paid tribute to Bryant by committing 24-second shot clock violations and 8-second violations, honoring his famous jersey numbers.
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Bryant married Vanessa Laine Bryant in 2001. The couple had four daughters together, aged 17, 13, three and seven months. They welcomed their fourth daughter, Capri Kobe Bryant, last June.
UPI writers Allen Cone and Daniel Uria contributed to this report.
Remembering the career of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant stands during a time out against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City during a game on January 26, 2014. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in Calabasas, Calif., on January 26, 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo


upi--2020-01-26--Powerball jackpot rises to $394 million for Wednesday drawing

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- No winner was selected during Saturday night 's Powerball drawing , raising the jackpot @ @ @ @ @ .
Saturday 's winning numbers were 2 , 9 , 17 , 36 and 67 @ @ @ @ @ and a power-play number of 2 .
The next drawing will take place ] Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ 394 million , worth $ 274.6 million in cash .
While no one claimed the @ @ @ @ @ in Minnesota , North Carolina and Texas matched the first five numbers , earning a @ @ @ @ @ The odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 24.9 million , according to the @ @ @ @ @ Powerball winner was Nov. 2 .

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- No winner was selected during Saturday night's Powerball drawing, raising the jackpot to nearly $400 million.
Saturday's winning numbers were 2, 9, 17, 36 and 67 with a Powerball of 18 and a power-play number of 2.
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The next drawing will take place ]Wednesday with a jackpot of $394 million, worth $274.6 million in cash.
While no one claimed the Powerball prize, five people in Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas matched the first five numbers, earning a $1 million prize.
The odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 24.9 million, according to the Powerball organization.
The last Powerball winner was Nov. 2.


upi--2020-01-26--Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz: Case meritless because no crime committed

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Sunday that he believes President Donald Trump must be charged with a crime to be removed from office , a reversal of his comments in 1998 during the impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton .
Appearing on Fox News Sunday , Dershowitz , a member of Trump 's defense team , said Democrats had not made a sufficient case to charge the president with a crime as they presented their arguments in 24 hours over three days .
`` The conduct has to be criminal in nature -- it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ca n't be obstruction of Congress , '' he said referring to the two charges laid out in the articles of impeachment against Trump .
`` Those are precisely the arguments that the framers rejected . ''
Republicans presented their case for two hours on Sunday and will continue for up to 22 hours of arguments on Monday and Tuesday .
Dershowitz went on to describe the charges against Trump as `` vague '' and `` open-ended . ''
`` Even if the factual allegations are true -- which are highly disputed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrary evidence -- bet even if true , they did not allege impeachable offenses , '' he said .
`` So there ca n't be a constitutionally authorized impeachment . ''
Host Chris Wallace noted that this stance contradicted Dershowitz ' comments during Clinton 's impeachment , playing a clip from an interview in which he said `` you do n't need a technical crime '' to impeach a president .
`` I did say that then and then I 've done all the extensive research , '' Dershowitz said .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books and I 've concluded that no , it has to be a crime . ''
Trump sent out a flurry of tweets on Sunday morning , describing the impeachment trial as a `` hoax '' and praising his defense .
`` In just two hours the Radical Left , Do Nothing Democrats , have seen their phony case absolutely shredded , '' he wrote .
Early on Sunday Trump also wrote that House intelligence committee Chairman Adam Schiff has `` not paid the price , yet for what he has done to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impeachment trial .
Appearing on NBC 's Meet the Press on Sunday , Schiff described Trump as a `` vindictive '' president and said he believes the tweet was `` intended to be a threat . ''
`` I do n't think there 's any doubt about it and if you think there is , look at the president 's tweets today about me saying I should 'pay a price , ' '' said Schiff .
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham denied that the tweet was a treat in an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price '' would come in the form of support from voters .
`` I think that people and this has been a theme actually throughout this process , people put meanings behind what he says , '' said Grisham .
`` The president speaks in a very unique way , he 's a counterpuncher , he 's saying what it 's on his mind . ''
Schiff also said that Trump 's legal team attempted to convince senators that `` you do n't need a fair trial '' including witnesses with first-hand knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are successful in depriving the country of a fair trial , there is no exoneration , '' Schiff said .
`` Americans will recognize that the country did not get what the founders intended . ''
Schiff also defended his decision to evoke a CBS News report that Republican senators ' heads would be on a `` pike '' if they break with Trump in the impeachment trial , saying he wanted to speak candidly about the difficulty Republican senators could face .
`` It is going to be very difficult for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this president .
It really is .
There 's just no question about it , '' Schiff said .
`` I want to acknowledge that and I do n't want to acknowledge that in a way that is offensive to them , but I do want to speak candidly about it . ''
Schiff added that `` if this were n't an issue '' Republican senators should have no problem calling witnesses for the trial .
`` If we ca n't even get the senators to agree to call witnesses in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult that moral courage is , '' he said .
Senators are expected to vote early this week to compel witnesses , which would require a vote from all of the Democrats in the chamber as well as four Republicans .

Law professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of President Donald Trump's defense team, said Sunday that Democrats must charge the president with a crime in order to remove him from office. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Sunday that he believes President Donald Trump must be charged with a crime to be removed from office, a reversal of his comments in 1998 during the impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Dershowitz, a member of Trump's defense team, said Democrats had not made a sufficient case to charge the president with a crime as they presented their arguments in 24 hours over three days. Advertisement
"The conduct has to be criminal in nature -- it can't be abuse of power, it can't be obstruction of Congress," he said referring to the two charges laid out in the articles of impeachment against Trump. "Those are precisely the arguments that the framers rejected."
Republicans presented their case for two hours on Sunday and will continue for up to 22 hours of arguments on Monday and Tuesday.
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Dershowitz went on to describe the charges against Trump as "vague" and "open-ended."
"Even if the factual allegations are true -- which are highly disputed and which the defense team will show contrary evidence -- bet even if true, they did not allege impeachable offenses," he said. "So there can't be a constitutionally authorized impeachment."
Host Chris Wallace noted that this stance contradicted Dershowitz' comments during Clinton's impeachment, playing a clip from an interview in which he said "you don't need a technical crime" to impeach a president.
"I did say that then and then I've done all the extensive research," Dershowitz said. "I've been immersing myself in dusty old books and I've concluded that no, it has to be a crime."
Trump sent out a flurry of tweets on Sunday morning, describing the impeachment trial as a "hoax" and praising his defense.
"In just two hours the Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats, have seen their phony case absolutely shredded," he wrote.
Early on Sunday Trump also wrote that House intelligence committee Chairman Adam Schiff has "not paid the price, yet for what he has done to our Country," in reference to the impeachment trial.
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Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, Schiff described Trump as a "vindictive" president and said he believes the tweet was "intended to be a threat."
"I don't think there's any doubt about it and if you think there is, look at the president's tweets today about me saying I should 'pay a price,'" said Schiff.
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham denied that the tweet was a treat in an interview with Fox News, saying the "price" would come in the form of support from voters.
"I think that people and this has been a theme actually throughout this process, people put meanings behind what he says," said Grisham. "The president speaks in a very unique way, he's a counterpuncher, he's saying what it's on his mind."
Schiff also said that Trump's legal team attempted to convince senators that "you don't need a fair trial" including witnesses with first-hand knowledge of accusations against Trump.
"If they are successful in depriving the country of a fair trial, there is no exoneration," Schiff said. "Americans will recognize that the country did not get what the founders intended."
Schiff also defended his decision to evoke a CBS News report that Republican senators' heads would be on a "pike" if they break with Trump in the impeachment trial, saying he wanted to speak candidly about the difficulty Republican senators could face.
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"It is going to be very difficult for some of these senators to stand up to this president. It really is. There's just no question about it," Schiff said. "I want to acknowledge that and I don't want to acknowledge that in a way that is offensive to them, but I do want to speak candidly about it."
Schiff added that "if this weren't an issue" Republican senators should have no problem calling witnesses for the trial.
"If we can't even get the senators to agree to call witnesses in a trial, it shows you just how difficult that moral courage is," he said.
Senators are expected to vote early this week to compel witnesses, which would require a vote from all of the Democrats in the chamber as well as four Republicans.


upi--2020-01-26--SpaceX prepares for Starlink launch Monday

ORLANDO , Fla. , Jan. 27 ( UPI ) -- The largest satellite constellation orbiting Earth , SpaceX 's Starlink , will be getting bigger with two planned Florida launches in the coming weeks , including an attempt Monday morning .
Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket is planned for 9:49 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station , which is attached to Kennedy Space Center .
Weather is only 50 percent favorable for the launch due to possible storms and thick clouds , according to an Air Force forecast .
A backup time slot on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlook .
SpaceX is attempting to beat several competitors into space who have new high-speed internet networks , including OneWeb , Amazon and Telesat .
So far , SpaceX is winning the race .
SpaceX has 182 of its dinner table-size Starlink satellites in orbit , each weighing about 573 pounds .
The rocket scheduled to lift off Monday carries 60 more satellites .
SpaceX intends ultimately to launch tens of thousands of satellites to beam broadband around the globe .
The space firm test-fired on Jan. 19 the rocket that will carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company also conducted a successful abort test of its Crew Dragon capsule from Kennedy Space Center .
Such multiple events in one day are likely to become the new normal this year as SpaceX has plans for at least 12 small-satellite launches , and that does n't include additional launches of the Dragon capsule that could carry astronauts to the International Space Station .
SpaceX now advertises `` monthly missions '' for as low as $ 1 million to put 440 pounds on one of its rockets in a ride-sharing program .
SpaceX @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in May and November and Jan. 6 , with two test satellites launched before that .
The launch earlier in January carried one satellite that had an experimental coating to make it less reflective and less visible to stargazers , but the results of that experiment have n't been announced .
SpaceX says it takes four months for the satellites to reach their proper orbit .
Starlink satellites orbit about 340 miles above the Earth .
By comparison , the Kármán line that defines space is 62 miles high , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles high .
SpaceX tested the satellites by beaming a signal at speeds of 600 megabytes per second into an Air Force jet in flight .
That compares to 25 megabytes per second recommended by the Federal Communications Commission for streaming ultra-high-definition video .
Each Starlink satellite has small thrusters that use electronic propulsion fueled by krypton gas .
The motors are intended to help redirect the spacecraft if it is headed for a collision with another space object .
The thrusters also help the satellites re-enter Earth 's atmosphere and burn up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or when they become obsolete .
If the thrusters fail , the low orbit of the satellites would mean burning up within five years , anyway , the company said .

SpaceX Starlink satellites are shown as stacked for launch. File Photo courtesy of SpaceX
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27 (UPI) -- The largest satellite constellation orbiting Earth, SpaceX's Starlink, will be getting bigger with two planned Florida launches in the coming weeks, including an attempt Monday morning. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket is planned for 9:49 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, which is attached to Kennedy Space Center. Advertisement
Weather is only 50 percent favorable for the launch due to possible storms and thick clouds, according to an Air Force forecast. A backup time slot on Tuesday morning has an 80 percent favorable outlook.
SpaceX is attempting to beat several competitors into space who have new high-speed internet networks, including OneWeb, Amazon and Telesat. So far, SpaceX is winning the race.
SpaceX has 182 of its dinner table-size Starlink satellites in orbit, each weighing about 573 pounds. The rocket scheduled to lift off Monday carries 60 more satellites. SpaceX intends ultimately to launch tens of thousands of satellites to beam broadband around the globe.
The space firm test-fired on Jan. 19 the rocket that will carry the satellites, the same day the company also conducted a successful abort test of its Crew Dragon capsule from Kennedy Space Center.
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Such multiple events in one day are likely to become the new normal this year as SpaceX has plans for at least 12 small-satellite launches, and that doesn't include additional launches of the Dragon capsule that could carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
SpaceX now advertises "monthly missions" for as low as $1 million to put 440 pounds on one of its rockets in a ride-sharing program.
SpaceX previously launched 60 Starlink satellites at a time in May and November and Jan. 6, with two test satellites launched before that.
The launch earlier in January carried one satellite that had an experimental coating to make it less reflective and less visible to stargazers, but the results of that experiment haven't been announced. SpaceX says it takes four months for the satellites to reach their proper orbit.
Starlink satellites orbit about 340 miles above the Earth. By comparison, the Kármán line that defines space is 62 miles high, and the International Space Station is more than 250 miles high.
SpaceX tested the satellites by beaming a signal at speeds of 600 megabytes per second into an Air Force jet in flight. That compares to 25 megabytes per second recommended by the Federal Communications Commission for streaming ultra-high-definition video.
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Each Starlink satellite has small thrusters that use electronic propulsion fueled by krypton gas. The motors are intended to help redirect the spacecraft if it is headed for a collision with another space object.
The thrusters also help the satellites re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up at the end of their useful life or when they become obsolete. If the thrusters fail, the low orbit of the satellites would mean burning up within five years, anyway, the company said.


upi--2020-01-26--Wuhan mayor expects 1,000 more confirmed cases of coronavirus in China

Jan. 26 ( UPI ) -- Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang estimated that 45 percent of the 2,800 who are suspected to be infected with the virus will turn into confirmed cases , causing the total to rise by at least 1,000 in the Chinese city .
Zhou added that 553 people confirmed to be infected with the virus have been hospitalized including 53 in critical condition , while an additional 643 unconfirmed carriers are under medical observation .
Wuhan , the epicenter for the virus , has reported 618 confirmed cases and 43 deaths .
The Bejing municipal health authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 68 confirmed cases of the coronavirus .
A 9-month-old girl was included among the new confirmed cases , the youngest case confirmed so far , the city said .
There have been than 2,000 confirmed cases of the virus throughout the country , resulting in 56 deaths .
On Sunday , China Health Minister Ma Xiaowei said Sunday the virus appears to be getting stronger and can be transmitted during incubation of one to 14 days .
`` There are signs showing the virus is becoming more transmissible .
These walking 'contagious agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak a lot more difficult , '' Ma said at a news conference .
`` From observations , the virus is capable of transmission even during incubation period . ''
A different severe acute respiratory syndrome , SARS , was not contagious during incubation .
From 2002-03 , SARS killed more than 600 people across mainland China and Hong Kong , and 100 elsewhere in the world .
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of an `` accelerating spread '' of the virus as the number of cases has increased 50 percent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in central China were ordered on lockdown and a travel ban has been instituted for 16 cities in the Hubei province where the virus was first reported .
Hong Kong Disneyland and rival attraction Ocean Park shut down on Sunday in response to concerns about the coronavirus and Shanghai 's Disneyland also closed on Saturday .
Hong Kong Disney land said it chose to close the park to protect `` the health and safety of our guests and cast members '' and said guests would receive refunds .
The Chinese Football Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the women 's soccer Olympic qualifying tournament next month and Sydney , Australia was chosen as the replacement .
`` We are confident we will host a successful tournament here in Sydney , said Football Federation Australia chairman Chris Nikou .
Several cruise line , including Costa Crociere , MSC , Royal Caribbean and Genting Cruise Lines , have suspended cruise operations in mainland China .
Cruise Industry News reported sailing have been canceled at least through the next week .
Genting plans to continue to operate from Hong Kong .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MV World Odyssey from the anticipated port stop in Shanghai , China , and extend a planned stay in Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam , by six days .
Semester at Sea offers 100-plus days programs that travel around the world .
Outside China , the virus has been reported in 11 nations .
Thailand has the most with seven , followed by Australia with four , three in United States , France , Japan , Malaysia , Singapore and South Korea ; two in Vietnam and one each in Canada and @ @

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The Forbidden City, as well as other popular tourist destinations, have been closed as the government takes steps to counter the spread of the new, deadly coronavirus in Beijing. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Mainland China's death toll in the coronavirus increased by 24 to 80 on Monday as a sign the disease is accelerating in the nation despite efforts to control the outbreak. No other deaths have been reported elsewhere in the world although there have been confirmed 56 cases. Advertisement
China's National Health Commission also said that 2,744 people had so far been infected. There were 769 new cases Sunday, compared with 688 recorded the day before.
On Monday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Wuhan, which is the epicenter of the outbreak.
"You are trying every means to save lives," LI told medical staff at Jinyintan hospital in Wuhan, and one of the designated institutions for treating infected patients. "When you are putting your efforts to save lives, you have to protect yourselves too."
Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang estimated that 45 percent of the 2,800 who are suspected to be infected with the virus will turn into confirmed cases, causing the total to rise by at least 1,000 in the Chinese city.
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Zhou added Sunday that 553 people confirmed to be infected with the virus have been hospitalized including 53 in critical condition, while an additional 643 unconfirmed carriers are under medical observation.
The Bejing municipal health authority said Sunday that the city now has 68 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
A 9-month-old girl was included among the new confirmed cases, the youngest case confirmed so far, the city said.
Elsewhere in China, there have been eight reported cases in Hong Kong, five in Macau and four in Taiwan.
On Sunday, China Health Minister Ma Xiaowei said the virus appears to be getting stronger and can be transmitted during incubation of one to 14 days.
"There are signs showing the virus is becoming more transmissible. These walking 'contagious agents' [hidden carriers] make controlling the outbreak a lot more difficult," Ma said at a news conference. "From observations, the virus is capable of transmission even during incubation period."
A different severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS, was not contagious during incubation. From 2002-03, SARS killed more than 600 people across mainland China and Hong Kong, and 100 elsewhere in the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday warned of an "accelerating spread" of the virus as the number of cases has increased 50 percent in 24 hours.
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More than 50 million people in central China were ordered on lockdown and a travel ban has been instituted for 16 cities in the Hubei province where the virus was first reported.
Before the lockdown and the Spring Festival holiday, about 5 million residents left Wuhan. About 9 million people remained in the city after the lockdown, Zhou told a news conference.
The most effective way to stop the transmission would be to reduce travel and avoid meetings, Feng Luzhao, researcher with the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said.
"[We have decided] to extend the Chinese New Year holidays because [we want] to encourage people to stay home and avoid going to areas where infection may be prevalent and places with large crowds of people," Feng said at the news conference. "[We believe] this can help curb the spread of the disease."
Hong Kong Disneyland and rival attraction Ocean Park shut down on Sunday in response to concerns about the coronavirus and Shanghai's Disneyland also closed on Saturday.
Hong Kong Disney land said it chose to close the park to protect "the health and safety of our guests and cast members" and said guests would receive refunds.
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The Chinese Football Association withdrew as the host of the host for the women's soccer Olympic qualifying tournament next month and Sydney, Australia was chosen as the replacement.
"We are confident we will host a successful tournament here in Sydney, said Football Federation Australia chairman Chris Nikou.
Several cruise lines, including Costa Crociere, MSC, Royal Caribbean and Genting Cruise Lines, have suspended cruise operations in mainland China. Cruise Industry News reported sailing have been canceled at least through the next week. Genting plans to continue to operate from Hong Kong.
In addition, Semester at Sea will divert the MV World Odyssey from the anticipated port stop in Shanghai, China, and extend a planned stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, by six days. Semester at Sea offers 100-plus days programs that travel around the world.
Outside China, the virus has been reported in 11 nations. Thailand has the most with eight, followed by Australia and United States with five; Japan, Malaysia, Singapore with four; France and South Korea with three; two in Vietnam; and one each in Canada and Nepal.