upi--2020-01-25--Hillary Clinton says she was humbled by docuseries

LOS ANGELES , Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Former Secretary of State and former first lady Hillary Clinton sat down with documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein for 35 hours of interviews .
Clinton called the resulting four-part Hulu docuseries , Hillary , humbling .
Clinton and Burstein first spoke with reporters of the Television Critics Association on Jan. 17 .
`` There were a lot of humbling moments , '' Clinton said .
`` One was the recognition that I have been often , in my view , obviously , mischaracterized , misperceived , and I have to bear a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Hillary chronicles Clinton 's education , during which time she met Bill Clinton , and her career in politics .
Looking back gave her some insight into how the public viewed her over the years .
`` I became a kind of Rorschach test for women and women 's roles as soon as I burst onto the public scene when Bill was running for president , '' Clinton said .
`` I 'd lived more than 40 years before that , and I had no real understanding of what it meant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform . ''
As the first lady of Arkansas when Bill Clinton was governor , Clinton led statewide political initiatives .
She also practiced law in the state before entering politics .
`` When Bill asked me to lead our efforts on universal healthcare , it seemed pretty standard to me because I had done similar things in Arkansas on education , '' Clinton said .
`` Little did I know that it would create the most extraordinary backlash that the first lady would be involved in trying to make sure everybody had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The docuseries brought back some painful memories for Clinton .
Burstein found footage of protesters burning Clinton in effigy over her healthcare policy .
Clinton believes timing played a role in negative perceptions of her that began brewing during President Clinton 's two terms from 1993 to 2001 .
`` I was the sort of 'first first lady ' of my generation and had been working ever since I was a young woman in the professional workforce , '' Clinton said .
`` I 'm sure there were personal reactions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooted in the time we were in and the kind of challenging impression that people had of me at that time . ''
Revisiting the 2016 election was painful , too .
Clinton acknowledged that negative feelings toward her had grown strong enough to cost her votes .
`` Whatever the combination of reasons might be , I certainly did n't do a good enough job to break through a lot of the perceptions that were out there , '' Clinton said .
`` Perhaps I could have and should have found ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the misperceptions that were out there . ''
Asked what she could have done differently , Clinton had no answer .
`` I do n't know , '' she said .
`` That 's a very good question .
I do n't know . ''
Burstein said Clinton 's career could serve as a portrait of women 's history in the last half-century .
She could show Clinton 's involvement with the issues of different eras , but also explore how women in public fare differently than men .
`` Being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be careful about what you say , '' Burstein said .
'You say something that 's very honest and forthright and it gets taken out of context which is , like , 20 million times worse today .
How does this happen , not just to you , but to many other people who are in public life on this level ? ''
Clinton acknowledged that intense scrutiny could have caused her to become overly rigid about how she spoke .
She regrets that her demeanor might have prevented connecting with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprised how things that I said that I did not think were that far out of the ordinary were taken , '' Clinton said .
`` I think that did cause me to get even more cautious and more careful and more guarded .
It became a kind of vicious cycle , unfortunately . ''
From a historical perspective , Burstein said tracing Clinton 's story could illustrate the evolution of partisan politics .
`` Once Secretary Clinton entered the national stage , I think you really see how it has gone from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` It 's just become more extreme .
When you actually get to know her and really understand the intimate moments of her life , you realize how misguided we can be in the way that we understand history and media . ''
Hillary will premiere on Hulu on March 6 during primary season .
Looking ahead to the 2020 election , Clinton hoped voters would engage with the political process .
`` Please vote , '' Clinton said .
`` There is no substitute for voting . ''
Having won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Electoral College , Clinton advised voters to avoid repeating her 2016 situation .
`` For the Democratic voters , try to vote for the person you think is most likely to win because , at the end of the day , that is what will matter , '' Clinton said .
`` And not just the popular vote , but the Electoral College , as we 've learned . ''
Clinton also hopes female candidates can feel less inhibited than she may have felt in 2016 .
`` It 's really an unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The more women who get out there , whether it 's politics or entertainment or journalism or anything else , the more we should realize that women have the same right to have a full range of emotions and approaches to how they make decisions . ''
Hillary will premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival and premieres on Hulu in March .

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Hillary Clinton's new docuseries, "Hillary" will premiere at Sundance on Saturday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Former Secretary of State and former first lady Hillary Clinton sat down with documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein for 35 hours of interviews. Clinton called the resulting four-part Hulu docuseries, Hillary, humbling. Clinton and Burstein first spoke with reporters of the Television Critics Association on Jan. 17. Advertisement
"There were a lot of humbling moments," Clinton said. "One was the recognition that I have been often, in my view, obviously, mischaracterized, misperceived, and I have to bear a lot of the responsibility for that."
Hillary chronicles Clinton's education, during which time she met Bill Clinton, and her career in politics. Looking back gave her some insight into how the public viewed her over the years.
"I became a kind of Rorschach test for women and women's roles as soon as I burst onto the public scene when Bill was running for president," Clinton said. "I'd lived more than 40 years before that, and I had no real understanding of what it meant to be thrust into this highest, brightest platform."
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As the first lady of Arkansas when Bill Clinton was governor, Clinton led statewide political initiatives. She also practiced law in the state before entering politics.
"When Bill asked me to lead our efforts on universal healthcare, it seemed pretty standard to me because I had done similar things in Arkansas on education," Clinton said. "Little did I know that it would create the most extraordinary backlash that the first lady would be involved in trying to make sure everybody had quality, affordable healthcare in our country."
The docuseries brought back some painful memories for Clinton. Burstein found footage of protesters burning Clinton in effigy over her healthcare policy. Clinton believes timing played a role in negative perceptions of her that began brewing during President Clinton's two terms from 1993 to 2001.
"I was the sort of 'first first lady' of my generation and had been working ever since I was a young woman in the professional workforce," Clinton said. "I'm sure there were personal reactions, but I think it was even more rooted in the time we were in and the kind of challenging impression that people had of me at that time."
Revisiting the 2016 election was painful, too. Clinton acknowledged that negative feelings toward her had grown strong enough to cost her votes.
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"Whatever the combination of reasons might be, I certainly didn't do a good enough job to break through a lot of the perceptions that were out there," Clinton said. "Perhaps I could have and should have found ways to better present myself or deal with some of the misperceptions that were out there."
Asked what she could have done differently, Clinton had no answer.
"I don't know," she said. "That's a very good question. I don't know."
Burstein said Clinton's career could serve as a portrait of women's history in the last half-century. She could show Clinton's involvement with the issues of different eras, but also explore how women in public fare differently than men.
"Being on the national stage, you have to be careful about what you say," Burstein said. 'You say something that's very honest and forthright and it gets taken out of context which is, like, 20 million times worse today. How does this happen, not just to you, but to many other people who are in public life on this level?"
Clinton acknowledged that intense scrutiny could have caused her to become overly rigid about how she spoke. She regrets that her demeanor might have prevented connecting with more voters.
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"I was constantly being surprised how things that I said that I did not think were that far out of the ordinary were taken," Clinton said. "I think that did cause me to get even more cautious and more careful and more guarded. It became a kind of vicious cycle, unfortunately."
From a historical perspective, Burstein said tracing Clinton's story could illustrate the evolution of partisan politics.
"Once Secretary Clinton entered the national stage, I think you really see how it has gone from that administration to today," Burstein said. "It's just become more extreme. When you actually get to know her and really understand the intimate moments of her life, you realize how misguided we can be in the way that we understand history and media."
Hillary will premiere on Hulu on March 6 during primary season. Looking ahead to the 2020 election, Clinton hoped voters would engage with the political process.
"Please vote," Clinton said. "There is no substitute for voting."
Having won the popular vote but losing in the Electoral College, Clinton advised voters to avoid repeating her 2016 situation.
"For the Democratic voters, try to vote for the person you think is most likely to win because, at the end of the day, that is what will matter," Clinton said. "And not just the popular vote, but the Electoral College, as we've learned."
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Clinton also hopes female candidates can feel less inhibited than she may have felt in 2016.
"It's really an unfair, double-standard disadvantage," Clinton said. "The more women who get out there, whether it's politics or entertainment or journalism or anything else, the more we should realize that women have the same right to have a full range of emotions and approaches to how they make decisions."
Hillary will premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival and premieres on Hulu in March.


upi--2020-01-25--Australian Open: Coaches saw greatness in 'Coco' Gauff, Sofia Kenin early on

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- It took some time for American tennis fans to learn the names Cori `` Coco '' Gauff and Sofia Kenin , but their coaches knew how special they could be at an early age .
Now Coco -- a Delray Beach , Fla. , native is a 15-year-old phenom playing for a quarterfinal spot at the 2020 Australian Open , but she 'll have to defeat Kenin to get there .
Kenin , 21 , who comes from Moscow but now lives in Pembroke Pines , Fla. , also is making her first fourth-round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the belief that I can win , regardless of my opponents , '' Coco said Friday after upsetting No .
3 Naomi Osaka .
Veteran coach Rick Macci knows how to spot greatness early on .
He saw that in both players when they were under 10 years old .
Macci runs the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Boca Raton , Fla .
He also coached Serena Williams , Venus Williams , Jennifer Capriati and Maria Sharapova before they were teenagers .
He met Kenin when she was 5 years old and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I knew right away .
I said , 'This is the scariest little creature I ever taught , ' '' Macci remarked about Kenin .
`` I said by age 20 she 'll be top-10 in the world ... but what was inside [ her head ] was amazing .
The way she could time the ball at a young age was like a little magician .
She had a drop shot even at 7 . ''
Macci also gave lessons to Coco , who now is coached primarily by father Corey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her athleticism then [ 7 years old ] was off the charts , '' Macci said of Coco .
`` The speed -- you could tell should could have been an Olympic sprinter like I saw with Venus .
...
The speed she had was elite . ''
Natural talent is easy to spot , even to an untrained eye , but what 's inside the brain of an elite athlete often is more important when it comes to defining a champion .
Macci said that 's the main similarity between the Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars .
Inside the mind of Coco and Sofia '' They go deep as competitors , '' Macci said .
`` It 's like LeBron James , like Michael Jordan , it 's another level of competing .
Their thirst for competition and will to win is so deep .
When things get tough , a lot of times that 's the x-factor .
Everyone is competitive , but they both stay with it longer .
`` They are all different shapes , sizes , height , weight , strokes , grips , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that 's the common thread . ''
Nick Saviano last trained Coco in 2019 in Plantation , Fla. , a day before she left for Wimbledon .
Coco reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in that tournament , knocking off Venus Williams in the first round and moving up the WTA rankings .
`` She is playing really well , '' Kenin said of Coco .
`` She has started off the year well and had a great 2019 .
I 'm just going to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saviano said `` Team Gauff , '' consisting of Coco , her father and Mouratoglou , is doing a great job of getting Coco to play with a sense of joy and passion , while having fun at the same time .
`` One of the secrets to greatness in any field is to have a positive , joyous passion for what you 're doing , '' Saviano said .
`` The passion is that engine that pushes the person during the quiet hours of hard work .
It helps them to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And when they are playing , understanding it 's a sport .
It 's not life and death .
`` When people understand the subtleties of being a great competitor , it 's always about pushing yourself from the inside out .
You can always control if you are putting in everything you can from the inside .
You ca n't always control the outcome . ''
Coco admitted she was feeling `` on edge '' during the 2019 U.S. Open while dealing with increased media attention , but is a different player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having fun , '' Coco said .
`` Winning is a cherry on top , but I 'm honestly having a lot of fun on the court even in tight situations . ''
Neither coach would predict who will win the match and reach the quarterfinals .
Coco and Kenin square off in the fourth round Saturday EST , with the specific time to be announced .
Coco is now No .
67 in the world , while Kenin is No .
15 .
Coco is known for her speed and ability to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her third round upset of Osaka , the defending Australian Open champion .
Kenin has one of the best drop shots on the WTA Tour , meaning she can receive a shot and return the ball by hitting it slightly over the net , forcing her opponent to be quick on her feet to get to the ball and make a return .
`` Sofia is rock solid , '' Saviano said .
`` Coco is an exceptional athlete who absorbs power very well .
I think it 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much .
It 's going to be up to how well Coco executes and plays . ''
Both coaches have seen Coco make significant improvements in recent years , and even since her last Melbourne showing .
She worked on her serve and forehand during the off-season , and it has helped her inch closer to her first Grand Slam title .
Coco 's speed allows her to recover from errors and play great defense .
Kenin 's experience means she 's unlikely to get nervous as the competition heats up .
Macci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in that she can hit angles and make drop shots and do things that could take advantage of Coco 's inexperience .
`` It 's subtle , but it 's different than [ facing ] someone just ripping the ball , '' Macci said .
`` Sofia understands the court , I think she is eventually going to be No .
1 in the world .
Mentally , she is as strong as you get .
`` It 's going to be a great battle and nothing would surprise me , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use the drop shot , I think that changes the landscape . ''

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This is a multiple exposure of Coco Gauff playing Sofia Kenin at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne on Sunday. Photo by Francis Malasig/EPA-EFE
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- It took some time for American tennis fans to learn the names Cori "Coco" Gauff and Sofia Kenin, but their coaches knew how special they could be at an early age. Now Coco -- a Delray Beach, Fla., native was a 15-year-old phenom playing for a quarterfinal spot at the 2020 Australian Open. She had to defeat Kenin to get there, but she came up short Sunday. Advertisement
After winning the first set 7-6 (5), Gauff showed signs of nervousness and tiredness during the rest of the match, dropping the next two sets 3-6, 0-6.
But Gauff already had made her mark in Australia, beating Venus Williams in the first round and upsetting defending champion Naomi Osaka in the second round. Ironically, both players also are from south Florida.
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"I was disappointed that I lost, obviously," Gauff said after Sunday's match. "I think, naturally, when I lose, I'm just a bit emotional."
Speaking about opponent Kenin, she said, "She definitely put a lot of balls in the court. She's quick. Also her drop shots -- I was getting to them, but I didn't necessarily play the drop shots. I think I made a lot of errors, as well."
Kenin, 21, who comes from Moscow, but now lives in Pembroke Pines, Fla., also was making her first fourth-round appearance in Melbourne.
"I always have the belief that I can win, regardless of my opponents," Coco said Friday after upsetting No. 3 Naomi Osaka.
Early greatness
Veteran coach Rick Macci knows how to spot greatness early on. He saw that in both players when they were under 10 years old.
Macci runs the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Fla. He also coached Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati and Maria Sharapova before they were teenagers. He met Kenin when she was 5 years old and coached her until she was 12.
"I knew right away. I said, 'This is the scariest little creature I ever taught,'" Macci remarked about Kenin. "I said by age 20 she'll be top-10 in the world ... but what was inside [her head] was amazing. The way she could time the ball at a young age was like a little magician. She had a drop shot even at 7."
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Macci also gave lessons to Coco, who now is coached primarily by father Corey and famed instructor Patrick Mouratoglou.
"Her athleticism then [7 years old] was off the charts," Macci said of Coco. "The speed -- you could tell should could have been an Olympic sprinter like I saw with Venus. ... The speed she had was elite."
Natural talent is easy to spot, even to an untrained eye, but what's inside the brain of an elite athlete often is more important when it comes to defining a champion. Macci said that's the main similarity between the Williams sisters, Coco, Kenin and other stars.
Inside their minds
"They go deep as competitors," Macci said. "It's like LeBron James, like Michael Jordan, it's another level of competing. Their thirst for competition and will to win is so deep. When things get tough, a lot of times that's the x-factor. Everyone is competitive, but they both stay with it longer.
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"They are all different shapes, sizes, height, weight, strokes, grips, but at the end of the day, that's the common thread."
Nick Saviano last trained Coco in 2019 in Plantation, Fla., a day before she left for Wimbledon. Coco reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in that tournament, knocking off Venus Williams in the first round and moving up the WTA rankings.
"She is playing really well," Kenin said of Coco. "She has started off the year well and had a great 2019. I'm just going to enjoy the moment and then prepare."
Saviano said "Team Gauff," consisting of Coco, her father and Mouratoglou, is doing a great job of getting Coco to play with a sense of joy and passion, while having fun at the same time.
"One of the secrets to greatness in any field is to have a positive, joyous passion for what you're doing," Saviano said. "The passion is that engine that pushes the person during the quiet hours of hard work. It helps them to do the things required to be great. And when they are playing, understanding it's a sport. It's not life and death.
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"When people understand the subtleties of being a great competitor, it's always about pushing yourself from the inside out. You can always control if you are putting in everything you can from the inside. You can't always control the outcome."
Coco admitted she was feeling "on edge" during the 2019 U.S. Open while dealing with increased media attention, but is a different player now.
"Now I'm just having fun," Coco said. "Winning is a cherry on top, but I'm honestly having a lot of fun on the court even in tight situations."
No prediction
Before Sunday's match, neither coach would predict who would win and reach the quarterfinals. Coco is now No. 67 in the world, while Kenin is No. 15. Coco's ranking is expected to improve, possibly into the low 50s.
Coco is known for her speed and ability to handle powerful shots, which she showcased in her third round upset of Osaka, the defending Australian Open champion.
Kenin has one of the best drop shots on the WTA Tour, meaning she can receive a shot and return the ball by hitting it slightly over the net, forcing her opponent to be quick on her feet to get to the ball and make a return.
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"Sofia is rock solid," Saviano said before the match. "Coco is an exceptional athlete who absorbs power very well. I think it's going to be difficult for Sofia to hurt Coco very much. It's going to be up to how well Coco executes and plays."
Both coaches have seen Coco make significant improvements in recent years, and even since her last Melbourne showing. She worked on her serve and forehand during the off-season, and it has helped her inch closer to her first Grand Slam title.
Coco's speed allows her to recover from errors and play great defense. Kenin's experience means she's unlikely to get nervous as the competition heats up. Macci said Kenin is more versatile than Coco, in that she can hit angles and make drop shots and do things that could take advantage of Coco's inexperience.
"It's subtle, but it's different than [facing] someone just ripping the ball," Macci said. "Sofia understands the court, I think she is eventually going to be No. 1 in the world. Mentally, she is as strong as you get.
"It's going to be a great battle and nothing would surprise me, but because of Sofia's experience and ability to use the drop shot, I think that changes the landscape."
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As predicted, the drop shot was a major factor in Kenin's victory Sunday. She will go on to play Ons Jabeu, 25, of Tunisia.


upi--2020-01-25--Famous birthdays for Jan. 25: Alicia Keys, Hartley Sawyer

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius .

Alicia Keys arrives on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music 2018 on December 6, 2018, in New York City. She turns 39 on January 25. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: Advertisement
-- Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1759
-- Soap maker and philanthropist William Colgate in 1783
-- Author W. Somerset Maugham in 1874
-- Author Virginia Woolf in 1882
-- Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell in 1918
-- Football Hall of Fame member Lou Groza in 1924
-- Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino in 1933
-- Singer Etta James in 1938
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-- Football Hall of Fame member Carl Eller in 1942 (age 78)
-- Actor Leigh Taylor-Young in 1945 (age 75)
-- Track star Steve Prefontaine in 1951
-- Actor Dinah Manoff in 1956 (age 64)
-- Actor Jenifer Lewis in 1957 (age 63)
-- Charlene, princess of Monaco, in 1978 (age 42)
-- Singer Alicia Keys in 1981 (age 39)
-- Actor Michael Trevino in 1985 (age 35)
-- Actor Hartley Sawyer in 1985 (age 35)
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upi--2020-01-25--On This Day, Jan. 25: American Airlines makes first commercial transcontinental flight

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- On this date in history : In 1533 , Henry VIII of England secretly married Anne Boleyn , his second wife .
In 1858 , Mendelssohn 's `` The Wedding March '' was played at the marriage of Friedrich of Prussia and England 's Princess Victoria , the daughter of Queen Victoria .
It became a standard theme for weddings .
In 1890 , Nellie Bly , a young New York reporter , completed a trip around the world that lasted 72 days , 6 hours and 11 minutes .
In 1909 , President-elect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plot a course forward following the completion of the canal .
In 1915 , transcontinental phone service was inaugurated by Alexander Graham Bell in a hookup between New York and San Francisco .
In 1924 , the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix , France .
In 1947 , gangster Al `` Scarface '' Capone died at age 48 after suffering from syphilis .
In 1959 , the first scheduled transcontinental passenger jet flight took place , a non-stop American Airlines trip from California to New York .
In 1961 , newly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first televised presidential news conference .
In 1993 , a man with a rifle opened fire near the main CIA gate in Langley , Va. , killing two agency employees and injuring three others .
In 2004 , Opportunity , the second of two NASA robot explorers , landed on Mars , joining its twin to explore the planet .
In 2006 , the militant Islamic group Hamas , calling for destruction of Israel , scored a stunning victory in the Palestinian parliamentary election .
In 2010 , the man known as `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cousin and aide to Saddam Hussein -- was executed in Iraq for his role in a poison-gas attack in which 5,000 Kurds were killed .
In 2011 , thousands of Egyptian citizens , expressing their dissatisfaction with the government , clashed with riot police in Cairo , Alexandria , and other cities throughout the country .
This rebellion , locally referred to as the January 25 Revolution , would lead to the ousting of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak less than three weeks later .
In 2018 , the Bulletin of the Atomic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward , to 2 minutes to midnight .
The organization cited The Trump administration 's inability to `` develop coordinate and clearly communicate a coherent foreign , much less nuclear , policy '' as the reason for symbolically moving humanity closer to annihilation .

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Members of the 101st Airborne Division board an American Airlines Astrojet Boeing 707 to leave for the Vietnam War at Campbell Army Airfield, Fort Campbell, Kentucky in June 1966. On January 25, 1959, the first scheduled transcontinental passenger jet flight took place, a non-stop American Airlines trip from California to New York in a Boeing 707 similar to the one pictured. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1533, Henry VIII of England secretly married Anne Boleyn, his second wife. Advertisement
In 1858, Mendelssohn's "The Wedding March" was played at the marriage of Friedrich of Prussia and England's Princess Victoria, the daughter of Queen Victoria. It became a standard theme for weddings.
In 1890, Nellie Bly, a young New York reporter, completed a trip around the world that lasted 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes.
File Photo by Library of Congress/UPI
In 1909, President-elect William Howard Taft sailed for Panama to plot a course forward following the completion of the canal.
In 1915, transcontinental phone service was inaugurated by Alexander Graham Bell in a hookup between New York and San Francisco.
In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France.
In 1947, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone died at age 48 after suffering from syphilis.
In 1959, the first scheduled transcontinental passenger jet flight took place, a non-stop American Airlines trip from California to New York.
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In 1961, newly inaugurated U.S. President John Kennedy had the first televised presidential news conference.
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In 1993, a man with a rifle opened fire near the main CIA gate in Langley, Va., killing two agency employees and injuring three others.
In 2004, Opportunity, the second of two NASA robot explorers, landed on Mars, joining its twin to explore the planet.
In 2006, the militant Islamic group Hamas, calling for destruction of Israel, scored a stunning victory in the Palestinian parliamentary election.
In 2010, the man known as "Chemical Ali" -- Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin and aide to Saddam Hussein -- was executed in Iraq for his role in a poison-gas attack in which 5,000 Kurds were killed.
In 2011, thousands of Egyptian citizens, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government, clashed with riot police in Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities throughout the country. This rebellion, locally referred to as the January 25 Revolution, would lead to the ousting of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak less than three weeks later.
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In 2018, the Bulletin of the Atomic scientists reset its Doomsday Clock 30 minutes forward, to 2 minutes to midnight. The organization cited The Trump administration's inability to "develop coordinate and clearly communicate a coherent foreign, much less nuclear, policy" as the reason for symbolically moving humanity closer to annihilation.


upi--2020-01-25--Psychedelic drugs may boost mood after high wears off

Psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin -- also known as `` magic mushrooms '' -- can elevate mood and make one feel close to others , and those feelings may last after the high is gone , new research shows .
The findings , from more than 1,200 art and music festival-goers , echo lab work that showed psychedelics enhance feelings of social connectedness and well-being , Yale University researchers say .
`` Our results show that people who take psychedelics 'in the wild ' report positive experiences very similar to those observed in controlled laboratory studies , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow .
For the study , the researchers asked people at six art and music festivals in the United States and the United Kingdom about their experiences with psychedelics .
The investigators found that those who had recently used psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin were more likely to report having `` transformative experiences '' that brought about significant changes in their lives , including changes in their moral values .
These experiences were tied to feelings of social connectedness and positive mood .
The most pronounced effects occurred in the 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
People who did n't take the psychedelic drugs , or who instead drank alcohol or took opioids , did not have the same level of transformative experiences , increased connectedness or positive mood , the study found .
While the researchers did not take bad reactions to psychedelics into account , they said the findings suggest psychedelic drugs might be useful in treating mood disorders .
Senior study author Molly Crockett , an assistant professor of psychology , said further study is needed to learn which environmental factors are associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are encouraged that our study is consistent with previous laboratory findings showing mood benefits of psychedelics in healthy people , and in patients suffering from anxiety and depression , '' she said in a Yale news release .
The report was published Jan. 20 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .
For more on psychedelic drugs or hallucinogens , visit the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse .

Psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin -- also known as "magic mushrooms" -- can elevate mood and make one feel close to others, and those feelings may last after the high is gone, new research shows.
The findings, from more than 1,200 art and music festival-goers, echo lab work that showed psychedelics enhance feelings of social connectedness and well-being, Yale University researchers say.
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"Our results show that people who take psychedelics 'in the wild' report positive experiences very similar to those observed in controlled laboratory studies," said first author Matthias Forstmann, a postdoctoral fellow.
For the study, the researchers asked people at six art and music festivals in the United States and the United Kingdom about their experiences with psychedelics.
The investigators found that those who had recently used psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin were more likely to report having "transformative experiences" that brought about significant changes in their lives, including changes in their moral values.
These experiences were tied to feelings of social connectedness and positive mood. The most pronounced effects occurred in the 24 hours after taking psychedelics, the study authors said.
People who didn't take the psychedelic drugs, or who instead drank alcohol or took opioids, did not have the same level of transformative experiences, increased connectedness or positive mood, the study found.
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While the researchers did not take bad reactions to psychedelics into account, they said the findings suggest psychedelic drugs might be useful in treating mood disorders.
Senior study author Molly Crockett, an assistant professor of psychology, said further study is needed to learn which environmental factors are associated with positive and negative reactions.
"We are encouraged that our study is consistent with previous laboratory findings showing mood benefits of psychedelics in healthy people, and in patients suffering from anxiety and depression," she said in a Yale news release.
The report was published Jan. 20 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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upi--2020-01-24--Dallas Keuchel apologizes for 2017 Houston Astros' sign-stealing scheme

Jan. 24 ( UPI ) -- Former Houston Astros ace and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel apologized Friday for the Astros ' sign-stealing scheme used during their 2017 run to the World Series .
Speaking at a fan convention for the White Sox , Keuchel became the first member of the 2017 Astros to offer a public apology for the cheating scandal .
He was both apologetic and surprised at the attention surrounding the sign-stealing operation .
`` I think first and foremost , apologies should be in order ... for everyone on the team , '' Keuchel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going on , it was never intended to be what it 's made to be right now . ''
Keuchel pitched for the Astros from 2012 through 2018 before signing with the Atlanta Braves last season .
He signed a three-year , $ 55.5 million contract with the White Sox in December .
Earlier this off-season , a league investigation confirmed the 2017 Astros cheated during the regular season and postseason of their World Series-winning 2017 campaign .
According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred , the Astros used an illegal camera-based system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sign-stealing operation led to the suspension and subsequent firing of Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J .
Hinch .
`` When stuff comes out over the course of a big league ball season , it 's always blown up to the point of , 'Oh my gosh , this has never happened before , ' '' Keuchel said .
`` I 'm not going to go into specific details , but during the course of the playoffs in 2017 , everyone was using multiple signs .
For factual purposes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when in the history of baseball has there been multiple signs ?
`` There was probably six out of eight teams using multiple signs .
It 's just what the state of baseball was at that point and time .
Was it against the rules ?
Yes , it was , and I personally am sorry for what has come about , the whole situation . ''
Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers revealed the team 's sign-stealing operation in an interview with The Athletic in November .
Keuchel was measured in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in revealing the scheme .
`` A lot of guys are not happy with the fact that Mike came out and said something , or the fact that this even happened , '' Keuchel said .
`` At the same time , there is some sorrow in guys ' voices .
...
This will be going on for a long time , but I 'm sure in the back of guys ' minds , this is still fresh .
`` I do n't think anyone is going to come out from other teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ...
It sucks to the extent of the clubhouse rule was broken and that 's where I 'll go with that .
I do n't really have much else to say about Mike . ''
The scandal also extended to other MLB teams .
In the aftermath , the Boston Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora , who served as the Astros ' bench coach in 2017 , earlier this month for his role in the scheme .
The New York Mets did the same with Carlos Beltran , a veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named the Mets ' manager in November .
Manfred said the league is still investigating allegations that the 2018 Red Sox , under Cora , also used technology to steal opponents ' signs .

Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel pitched for the club from 2012 through 2018 before signing with the Atlanta Braves last season. File Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Former Houston Astros ace and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel apologized Friday for the Astros' sign-stealing scheme used during their 2017 run to the World Series. Speaking at a fan convention for the White Sox, Keuchel became the first member of the 2017 Astros to offer a public apology for the cheating scandal. He was both apologetic and surprised at the attention surrounding the sign-stealing operation. Advertisement
"I think first and foremost, apologies should be in order ... for everyone on the team," Keuchel told reporters. "When the stuff was going on, it was never intended to be what it's made to be right now."
Keuchel pitched for the Astros from 2012 through 2018 before signing with the Atlanta Braves last season. He signed a three-year, $55.5 million contract with the White Sox in December.
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Earlier this off-season, a league investigation confirmed the 2017 Astros cheated during the regular season and postseason of their World Series-winning 2017 campaign. According to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, the Astros used an illegal camera-based system to steal signs of opposing teams.
The sign-stealing operation led to the suspension and subsequent firing of Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch.
"When stuff comes out over the course of a big league ball season, it's always blown up to the point of, 'Oh my gosh, this has never happened before,'" Keuchel said. "I'm not going to go into specific details, but during the course of the playoffs in 2017, everyone was using multiple signs. For factual purposes, when there is no one on base, when in the history of baseball has there been multiple signs?
"There was probably six out of eight teams using multiple signs. It's just what the state of baseball was at that point and time. Was it against the rules? Yes, it was, and I personally am sorry for what has come about, the whole situation."
Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers revealed the team's sign-stealing operation in an interview with The Athletic in November. Keuchel was measured in his response when asked about Fiers' role in revealing the scheme.
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"A lot of guys are not happy with the fact that Mike came out and said something, or the fact that this even happened," Keuchel said. "At the same time, there is some sorrow in guys' voices. ... This will be going on for a long time, but I'm sure in the back of guys' minds, this is still fresh.
"I don't think anyone is going to come out from other teams. They see what happens now. ... It sucks to the extent of the clubhouse rule was broken and that's where I'll go with that. I don't really have much else to say about Mike."
The scandal also extended to other MLB teams. In the aftermath, the Boston Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora, who served as the Astros' bench coach in 2017, earlier this month for his role in the scheme.
The New York Mets did the same with Carlos Beltran, a veteran player with the 2017 Astros who was named the Mets' manager in November. Manfred said the league is still investigating allegations that the 2018 Red Sox, under Cora, also used technology to steal opponents' signs.


upi--2020-01-24--Four-time All-Star Justin Morneau elected to Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame

Jan. 24 ( UPI ) -- All-Star first baseman Justin Morneau was selected as the newest member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame , the team announced Friday .
Morneau will officially be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in an on-field ceremony before the club 's home game against the Chicago White Sox on May 23 .
He will become the 34th member of the Twins Hall of Fame .
Morneau joins Kent Hrbek as the only first basemen in franchise history to earn the honor .
`` The Minnesota Twins are thrilled with the election of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fame , '' Twins president Dave St. Peter said in a statement .
`` Justin 's brilliant career -- defined by an American League Most Valuable Player Award as well as his leadership role on the field and in the community -- makes him one of the greatest players of his generation .
`` His impact on the Twins organization and Twins Territory in general is significant . ''
Morneau , a four-time All-Star choice and 2006 AL MVP , was selected by the Twins in the third round of the 1999 MLB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 2003-13 and emerged as a key member in the Twins ' lineup alongside star catcher Joe Mauer .
Morneau ranks second in Twins history in games played at first base ( 1,124 ) and finished fourth in home runs , fifth in slugging percentage and 10th in RBIs .
`` I think this is the ultimate honor for a player , '' Morneau said .
`` To come through and be drafted by this organization -- I remember the day I came and hit was about a week after the draft , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under his wing .
I took some batting practice in the Metrodome .
`` On that day , I could n't imagine a day like this , to be inducted among the greatest players in franchise history . ''
In 1,545 career games between the Pittsburgh Pirates , Colorado Rockies , White Sox and Twins , Morneau posted a .281 batting average with 247 home runs and 985 RBIs .

Former Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau will officially be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame on May 23. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 24 (UPI) -- All-Star first baseman Justin Morneau was selected as the newest member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, the team announced Friday. Morneau will officially be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in an on-field ceremony before the club's home game against the Chicago White Sox on May 23. He will become the 34th member of the Twins Hall of Fame. Advertisement
Morneau joins Kent Hrbek as the only first basemen in franchise history to earn the honor.
"The Minnesota Twins are thrilled with the election of Justin Morneau to the Twins Hall of Fame," Twins president Dave St. Peter said in a statement. "Justin's brilliant career -- defined by an American League Most Valuable Player Award as well as his leadership role on the field and in the community -- makes him one of the greatest players of his generation.
"His impact on the Twins organization and Twins Territory in general is significant."
Congrats Justin! Morneau has been elected into the Twins Hall of Fame Class of 2020! #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/pN2MYJQpvt— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) January 24, 2020
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Morneau, a four-time All-Star choice and 2006 AL MVP, was selected by the Twins in the third round of the 1999 MLB Draft. He played with the club from 2003-13 and emerged as a key member in the Twins' lineup alongside star catcher Joe Mauer.
Morneau ranks second in Twins history in games played at first base (1,124) and finished fourth in home runs, fifth in slugging percentage and 10th in RBIs.
"I think this is the ultimate honor for a player," Morneau said. "To come through and be drafted by this organization -- I remember the day I came and hit was about a week after the draft, and Corey Koskie kind of took me under his wing. I took some batting practice in the Metrodome.
"On that day, I couldn't imagine a day like this, to be inducted among the greatest players in franchise history."
In 1,545 career games between the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, White Sox and Twins, Morneau posted a .281 batting average with 247 home runs and 985 RBIs.


upi--2020-01-24--Houston Astros interview Brad Ausmus for manager opening

Jan. 24 ( UPI ) -- The Houston Astros are eyeing former Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels skipper Brad Ausmus for the team 's vacant manager position .
League sources told MLB Media and the Houston Chronicle that Ausmus interviewed with the Astros on Friday .
The club has yet to confirm the meeting .
Ausmus , 50 , has previous managing experience with the Tigers ( 2014-17 ) and Angels ( 2019 ) .
He has compiled a 314-332 record as a manager and guided Detroit to a postseason appearance in 2014 .
Ausmus spent one season as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team to a 72-90 record before he was fired at the end of last September .
Los Angeles replaced him with former Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon , who parted ways with the Cubs in that same week .
During his playing career , Ausmus had two stints with the Astros ( 1997-98 , 2001-08 ) and won three Gold Glove Awards at catcher in Houston .
He helped the Astros reach the playoffs five times , including the club 's first pennant-winning season in 2005 .
Astros owner Jim Crane told reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team 's managerial search by early next week .
According to MLB Media , other candidates include Dusty Baker , Buck Showalter , John Gibbons , Eduardo Perez , Will Venable and Jeff Banister .
Houston bench coach Joe Espada also interviewed for the position last week .
The Astros fired general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J .
Hinch on Jan. 13 for their connection to an illegal sign-stealing scheme .
Luhnow and Hinch were suspended for the 2020 season , and the club was fined $ 5 million and docked @ @ @ @

Former Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus led the Angels to a 72-90 record before he was fired last September. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros are eyeing former Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels skipper Brad Ausmus for the team's vacant manager position. League sources told MLB Media and the Houston Chronicle that Ausmus interviewed with the Astros on Friday. The club has yet to confirm the meeting. Advertisement
Ausmus, 50, has previous managing experience with the Tigers (2014-17) and Angels (2019). He has compiled a 314-332 record as a manager and guided Detroit to a postseason appearance in 2014.
Ausmus spent one season as the Angels' manager, leading the team to a 72-90 record before he was fired at the end of last September. Los Angeles replaced him with former Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon, who parted ways with the Cubs in that same week.
During his playing career, Ausmus had two stints with the Astros (1997-98, 2001-08) and won three Gold Glove Awards at catcher in Houston. He helped the Astros reach the playoffs five times, including the club's first pennant-winning season in 2005.
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Astros owner Jim Crane told reporters Tuesday that he hopes to wrap up the team's managerial search by early next week. According to MLB Media, other candidates include Dusty Baker, Buck Showalter, John Gibbons, Eduardo Perez, Will Venable and Jeff Banister. Houston bench coach Joe Espada also interviewed for the position last week.
The Astros fired general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch on Jan. 13 for their connection to an illegal sign-stealing scheme. Luhnow and Hinch were suspended for the 2020 season, and the club was fined $5 million and docked multiple draft picks.


upi--2020-01-25--Psychics correctly predict Kentucky girl Haylee Martin w found safely in Kentucky

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- A missing 17-year-old girl was found in north central Kentucky after psychics told a sheriff 's office the teenager would be located alive in an adjacent county .
On Friday morning , Haylee Martin was `` found safe , '' according to a Facebook post by the Franklin County Sheriff 's Office .
She was found in neighboring Scott County , which is east of Franklin County , which includes the state capital , Frankfort .
Martin , 17 , and a 21-year-old woman were attempting to get into the house of the woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire told The State Journal .
When it was determined she was the missing girl , they contacted Franklin County Sheriff 's Office Detective Jeff Farmer .
`` There were two or three adults who helped her hide for the last week or so , '' Quire said .
Martin was was transported to the Franklin Sheriff 's Office , then social services where she was placed in foster care .
`` She told us if she went home she would just run away again , '' Quire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jan. 13 .
The Western Hills High School student had left behind her cellphone and had never run away before .
`` We are just glad she was found and is safe , '' Quire said .
At 6 p.m. Thursday , Quire had joined a group of mediums at the residence where the girl was last seen .
`` It 's hard to believe , but most ( of the psychics ) agreed that we would find Haylee in a neighboring county by morning , '' he said .
`` And we @ @ @

Haylee Marie Martin, 17, was found safely Friday in Scott County, Ky., after being missing since Jan. 13. Photo courtesy Franklin County Sheriff's Office/Facebook
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A missing 17-year-old girl was found in north central Kentucky after psychics told a sheriff's office the teenager would be located alive in an adjacent county. On Friday morning, Haylee Martin was "found safe," according to a Facebook post by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. She was found in neighboring Scott County, which is east of Franklin County, which includes the state capital, Frankfort. Advertisement
Martin, 17, and a 21-year-old woman were attempting to get into the house of the woman's boyfriend's when police showed up, Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire told The State Journal.
When it was determined she was the missing girl, they contacted Franklin County Sheriff's Office Detective Jeff Farmer.
"There were two or three adults who helped her hide for the last week or so," Quire said.
Martin was was transported to the Franklin Sheriff's Office, then social services where she was placed in foster care.
"She told us if she went home she would just run away again," Quire said.
Martin had been missing since Jan. 13. The Western Hills High School student had left behind her cellphone and had never run away before.
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"We are just glad she was found and is safe," Quire said.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, Quire had joined a group of mediums at the residence where the girl was last seen.
"It's hard to believe, but most (of the psychics) agreed that we would find Haylee in a neighboring county by morning," he said. "And we did."


upi--2020-01-25--Video: 'Take her out,' Trump appears to say about Ukraine ambassador's removal

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump appears to tells donors at a dinner in 2018 to `` get rid '' of Marie Yovanovitch , the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine , in a video released Saturday .
Joseph Bondy , an attorney for Lev Parnas , who was present at the gathering with the president at Trump International Hotel in Washington , D.C. , released the video to PBS NewsHour .
On Friday , ABC first reported it has reviewed the recording by Igor Fruman , who like Parnas , was an associate of Trump 's personal lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been indicted on federal charges , including violating campaign finance laws .
ABC reported federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have a copy of the tape .
Trump has denied knowing the pair , though he has been photographed numerous times with them .
After ABC reported the video , Bondy said his client searched an online database connected to his iPhone and found a video sent to him by Fruman .
Bondy has turned over the iPhone video to congressional investigators .
`` Given its importance to the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording in a manner intended to ensure equal public access , and in an effort to provide clarity to the American people and the Senate as to the need to conduct a fair trial , with witnesses and evidence , '' Bondy told PBS NewsHour .
The video , which is one hour long , came during a gathering of super PAC members that support Trump .
About 2 1/2 minutes in , a voice announces that the president has arrived .
The camera shows Trump taking a seat in a chair .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , which has sought military aid from the United States .
Forty-two minutes into the video , Parnas is heard saying : `` The biggest problem there , I think where we need to start , is we got ta get rid of the ambassador .
She 's still left over from the Clinton administration . ''
Then Trump appears to say , `` Where ?
The ambassador to Ukraine ? ''
Parnas replies , `` Yes .
She 's basically walking around telling everybody 'Wait , he 's gon na get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A few seconds later , Trump appears to say , `` Get rid of her !
Get her out tomorrow .
I do n't care .
Get her out tomorrow .
Take her out .
OK ?
Do it . ''
It was not until April 2019 that Yovanovitch was recalled from her position .
She said the decision was based on `` unfounded and false claims by people with clearly questionable motives '' she was disloyal to Trump .
During an interview with Rachel Maddow of NBC , Parnas recounted his memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parnas recalled that Trump turned to John DeStefano , who was his deputy chief of staff at the time , and said `` Fire her , '' he claimed .
`` We all , there was a silence in the room .
He responded to him , said Mr. President , we ca n't do that right now because [ Secretary of State Mike ] Pompeo has n't been confirmed yet , that Pompeo is not confirmed yet and we do n't have -- this is when [ former Secretary of State Rex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was confirmed , so they go , wait until -- so several conversations he mentioned it again . ''
Yovanovitch , who has served under Republican and Democratic administrations , has denied being disloyal to Trump .
The removal of the ambassador has been described by House managers in the Senate trial on whether to remove Trump .
`` If the president at the urging of Giuliani , or Parnas , or Fruman -- if this is additional evidence of his involvement and that effort to smear her , it would certainly corroborate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Rep. Adam Schiff , D-Calif. , co-chairman of the House managers told reporters Friday .
Jay Sekulow , who is Trump 's personal lawyer , told reporters of the recording Friday : `` I 'm not concerned about that at all . ''

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump appears to tells donors at a dinner in 2018 to "get rid" of Marie Yovanovitch, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, in a video released Saturday.
Joseph Bondy, an attorney for Lev Parnas, who was present at the gathering with the president at Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., released the video to PBS NewsHour. On Friday, ABC first reported it has reviewed the recording by Igor Fruman, who like Parnas, was an associate of Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
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Parnas and Fruman have been indicted on federal charges, including violating campaign finance laws. ABC reported federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have a copy of the tape.
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Trump has denied knowing the pair, though he has been photographed numerous times with them.
After ABC reported the video, Bondy said his client searched an online database connected to his iPhone and found a video sent to him by Fruman. Bondy has turned over the iPhone video to congressional investigators.
"Given its importance to the national interest, we decided to release this recording in a manner intended to ensure equal public access, and in an effort to provide clarity to the American people and the Senate as to the need to conduct a fair trial, with witnesses and evidence," Bondy told PBS NewsHour.
The video, which is one hour long, came during a gathering of super PAC members that support Trump.
About 2 1/2 minutes in, a voice announces that the president has arrived. The camera shows Trump taking a seat in a chair.
Trump discusses the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has sought military aid from the United States.
Forty-two minutes into the video, Parnas is heard saying: "The biggest problem there, I think where we need to start, is we gotta get rid of the ambassador. She's still left over from the Clinton administration."
Then Trump appears to say, "Where? The ambassador to Ukraine?"
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Parnas replies, "Yes. She's basically walking around telling everybody 'Wait, he's gonna get impeached, just wait.'"
A few seconds later, Trump appears to say, "Get rid of her! Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it."
It was not until April 2019 that Yovanovitch was recalled from her position. She said the decision was based on "unfounded and false claims by people with clearly questionable motives" she was disloyal to Trump.
During an interview with Rachel Maddow of NBC, Parnas recounted his memories of the scene at the dinner.
Parnas recalled that Trump turned to John DeStefano, who was his deputy chief of staff at the time, and said "Fire her," he claimed.
"We all, there was a silence in the room. He responded to him, said Mr. President, we can't do that right now because [Secretary of State Mike] Pompeo hasn't been confirmed yet, that Pompeo is not confirmed yet and we don't have -- this is when [former Secretary of State Rex] Tillerson was gone, but Pompeo was confirmed, so they go, wait until -- so several conversations he mentioned it again."
Yovanovitch, who has served under Republican and Democratic administrations, has denied being disloyal to Trump.
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The removal of the ambassador has been described by House managers in the Senate trial on whether to remove Trump.
"If the president at the urging of Giuliani, or Parnas, or Fruman -- if this is additional evidence of his involvement and that effort to smear her, it would certainly corroborate much of what we've heard," Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., co-chairman of the House managers told reporters Friday.
Jay Sekulow, who is Trump's personal lawyer, told reporters of the recording Friday: "I'm not concerned about that at all."


upi--2020-01-25--Colorado man took over a week to realize he won $2M lotto

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- A Colorado man held onto a $ 2 million lotto ticket for more than a week before giving it a second look and realizing he won .
The winner , identified as Paul T. in a Colorado Lottery news release Friday , bought the ticket at a King Soopers supermarket in Littleton earlier this month .
His ticket matched five numbers in the Colorado Powerball -- 03 , 21 , 23 , 31 and 59 -- on Jan. 11 , but the southern Colorado man of Pueblo did n't realize it until he gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second look more than a week later .
The winnings came at a time of financial struggle for his family with medical and college expenses .
`` His family underwent three major surgeries last year and with a child in college , finances have been stretched for Paul , '' the release said .
`` But not anymore !
Paul says he 'll continue to work , traveling for work five days a week , until retirement . ''
Still , Paul said he may choose a sunny beach to call home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit from the proceeds .
The supermarket where his ticket was purchased will receive a $ 3,000 bonus , according to the release .
Also , 25 cents from every dollar spent goes to the Lottery 's proceeds partners to fund parks and open spaces .
The Colorado Lottery is dedicated to funding the state 's park and open spaces , having given more than $ 3.4 billion back to parks , trails , open spaces and recreation projects since 1985 .

Paul T. won $2 million in the Colorado Lottery for matching five Powerball numbers, but didn't realize he had the winning ticket for more than a week. Photo courtesy of the Colorado Lottery
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A Colorado man held onto a $2 million lotto ticket for more than a week before giving it a second look and realizing he won. The winner, identified as Paul T. in a Colorado Lottery news release Friday, bought the ticket at a King Soopers supermarket in Littleton earlier this month. Advertisement
His ticket matched five numbers in the Colorado Powerball -- 03, 21, 23, 31 and 59 -- on Jan. 11, but the southern Colorado man of Pueblo didn't realize it until he gave the ticket sitting in his pocket a second look more than a week later.
The winnings came at a time of financial struggle for his family with medical and college expenses.
"His family underwent three major surgeries last year and with a child in college, finances have been stretched for Paul," the release said. "But not anymore! Paul says he'll continue to work, traveling for work five days a week, until retirement."
Still, Paul said he may choose a sunny beach to call home.
He is not the only one to benefit from the proceeds.
The supermarket where his ticket was purchased will receive a $3,000 bonus, according to the release. Also, 25 cents from every dollar spent goes to the Lottery's proceeds partners to fund parks and open spaces.
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The Colorado Lottery is dedicated to funding the state's park and open spaces, having given more than $3.4 billion back to parks, trails, open spaces and recreation projects since 1985.


upi--2020-01-25--$1M worth of Corvettes trapped after deadly Houston warehouse explosion

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- The owner of Houston Corvette Service said that $ 1 million worth of Corvettes were trapped in two buildings flattened due to a warehouse explosion at that killed two people across the street .
Gordon Andrus , owner of the company , has two buildings across the street from the site of the blast , Watson Grinding and Manufacturing , a plastic manufacturing warehouse where two Watson employees were killed Friday .
Andrus said his buildings `` are flattened . ''
`` It 's sitting there with about $ 1 million in cars right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We restore old Corvettes , and it 's full of what used to be really nice cars . ''
Andrus added that he is grateful no one was inside the buildings during the explosion , so no one was hurt .
John Watson , the owner of the plastics manufacturing warehouse , told KTRK-TV in Houston the explosion originated from a propylene tank , but Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena said investigators are n't yet sure what caused the blast .
KHOU-TV reporter Melissa Correa tweeted Saturday that police and fire officials were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' to find out the cause of the explosion .
The blast radiated outward , smashing into nearby homes and businesses .
It could be felt for miles around the Texas metropolitan area .
KHOU-TV video shows the damage to Andrus ' businesses near the site of the blast .
`` We 're upset , but we 'll be up and running Monday , in another building , '' Andrus said in the video .
`` We have a body shop and paint shop .
We 'll move down there . ''
TMS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also damaged in the blast .
Business owners said they were fortunate the explosion did not occur when their shops were open .

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The owner of Houston Corvette Service said that $1 million worth of Corvettes were trapped in two buildings flattened due to a warehouse explosion at that killed two people across the street.
Gordon Andrus, owner of the company, has two buildings across the street from the site of the blast, Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, a plastic manufacturing warehouse where two Watson employees were killed Friday.
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Andrus said his buildings "are flattened."
"It's sitting there with about $1 million in cars right now," he continued. "We restore old Corvettes, and it's full of what used to be really nice cars."
Andrus added that he is grateful no one was inside the buildings during the explosion, so no one was hurt.
John Watson, the owner of the plastics manufacturing warehouse, told KTRK-TV in Houston the explosion originated from a propylene tank, but Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena said investigators aren't yet sure what caused the blast.
KHOU-TV reporter Melissa Correa tweeted Saturday that police and fire officials were working "round the clock with investigators" to find out the cause of the explosion.
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The blast radiated outward, smashing into nearby homes and businesses. It could be felt for miles around the Texas metropolitan area.
KHOU-TV video shows the damage to Andrus' businesses near the site of the blast.
"We're upset, but we'll be up and running Monday, in another building," Andrus said in the video. "We have a body shop and paint shop. We'll move down there."
TMS Auto repair in a nearby business strip was also damaged in the blast.
Business owners said they were fortunate the explosion did not occur when their shops were open.


upi--2020-01-25--Florida plane crash kills pilot

Florida plane crash kills pilot

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- A small plane crashed into the front yard of a home in Florida on @ @ @ @ @ and setting the home ablaze , local officials said .
The single-engine plane crashed around @ @ @ @ @ Airpark in Lake City , Fla. , the Columbia County Sheriff 's Office .
The @ @ @ @ @ , which spread to the home .
There were no casualties on the ground .
@ @ @ @ @ Crawford said it 's unclear where the plane was based from and the pilot was @ @ @ @ @ National Transportation Safety Board and Florida Highway Patrol were investigating the crash .

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed into the front yard of a home in Florida on Saturday, killing the pilot and setting the home ablaze, local officials said.
The single-engine plane crashed around 10 a.m. in Cannon Creek Airpark in Lake City, Fla., the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
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The Piper PA-32 plane caught fire, which spread to the home. There were no casualties on the ground.
Columbia County fire Chief Jeff Crawford said it's unclear where the plane was based from and the pilot wasn't yet identified.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Florida Highway Patrol were investigating the crash.


upi--2020-01-25--Channing Tatum, Jessie J walk red carpet for MusiCares concert

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street star Channing Tatum and singer-songwriter Jessie J walked the red carpet at the MusiCares tribute concert honoring Aerosmith in Los Angeles on Friday .
The stars were photographed smiling with their arms around each other .
Earlier in the day , Tatum posted a photo -- dated Jan. 22 -- of Jessie J kissing his cheek .
Both are wearing inflatable novelty unicorn hats with ears and horn .
`` Gon na watch this unicorn sang tonight .
Then we gon na get it in !
Horns out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He posted another photo of Jessie J dressed in the silver gown she wore to the MusiCares gala , where she performed .
People.com said the couple split up in December , but reunited after a month apart .
They reportedly began dating more than a year ago .
Tatum addressed an Instagram poster who remarked on one of Friday 's photos that the actor 's former wife Jenna Dewan was prettier than Jessie J .
`` Ai n't nobody more stunning and beautiful to look at but even more as a human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments section , which has since been disabled .
`` And yeah that includes my ex .
Sorry about your opinion .
But what I said is facts .
Just facts .
Ok bye be careful with your actions it 's what you create for yourself . ''

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Actor Channing Tatum and English singer and songwriter Jessie J arrive for the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Aerosmith at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on Friday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street star Channing Tatum and singer-songwriter Jessie J walked the red carpet at the MusiCares tribute concert honoring Aerosmith in Los Angeles on Friday. The stars were photographed smiling with their arms around each other. Advertisement
Earlier in the day, Tatum posted a photo -- dated Jan. 22 -- of Jessie J kissing his cheek.
Both are wearing inflatable novelty unicorn hats with ears and horn.
"Gonna watch this unicorn sang tonight. Then we gonna get it in! Horns out!" Tatum captioned the image.
He posted another photo of Jessie J dressed in the silver gown she wore to the MusiCares gala, where she performed.
Tatum wrote alongside the picture, "Sculpture of magic. "
People.com said the couple split up in December, but reunited after a month apart.
They reportedly began dating more than a year ago.
Tatum addressed an Instagram poster who remarked on one of Friday's photos that the actor's former wife Jenna Dewan was prettier than Jessie J.
"Ain't nobody more stunning and beautiful to look at but even more as a human than Jess," Tatum wrote in the comments section, which has since been disabled. "And yeah that includes my ex. Sorry about your opinion. But what I said is facts. Just facts. Ok bye be careful with your actions it's what you create for yourself."


upi--2020-01-25--Aerosmith honored at MusiCares mega-concert

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Rock band Aerosmith was honored as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year at a star-studded tribute concert in Los Angeles .
John Legend sang `` I Do n't Want to Miss a Thing , '' the Jonas Brothers did `` Crazy '' and Jessie J performed `` I 'll Be Home Tonight , '' on Friday , E !
News reported .
Billboard.com reported Cheap Trick performed `` Rats in the Cellar , '' Ashley McBryde covered `` Dude ( Looks Like a Lady , ) '' Kesha sang `` Janie 's Got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Livin ' on the Edge , '' while Aerosmith performed its own hits `` Big 10 Inch Record , '' `` Dream On '' and `` Sweet Emotion . ''
Guitarist Joe Perry 's Hollywood Vampires bandmates Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp also helped out Aerosmith on `` Train Kept A-Rollin . ''
`` Musicians , magicians , artists .
And remember , people only really get interesting when they start to rattle the bars on their cages .
And the best way to make your dreams come true is to wake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said as Aerosmith collected its award .
Drummer Joey Kramer did not perform with Aerosmith during the show because of a legal dispute with his fellow musicians about his readiness to rejoin the group following an injury .
He was , however , permitted to appear with the band when its prize was presented .
`` A shout out to love and gratitude , to MusiCares , to all our fans , to my partners , to my ever supportive wife , Linda , and to you guys out there and to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The concert raised $ 6 million for The Recording Academy 's efforts to assist musicians in need .

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Steven Tyler and his rock band Aerosmith were honored at a star-studded MusiCares Person of the Year gala on Friday night in Los Angeles. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Rock band Aerosmith was honored as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year at a star-studded tribute concert in Los Angeles. John Legend sang "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," the Jonas Brothers did "Crazy" and Jessie J performed "I'll Be Home Tonight," on Friday, E! News reported. Advertisement
Billboard.com reported Cheap Trick performed "Rats in the Cellar," Ashley McBryde covered "Dude (Looks Like a Lady,)" Kesha sang "Janie's Got a Gun" and LeAnn Rimes belted "Livin' on the Edge," while Aerosmith performed its own hits "Big 10 Inch Record," "Dream On" and "Sweet Emotion."
Guitarist Joe Perry's Hollywood Vampires bandmates Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp also helped out Aerosmith on "Train Kept A-Rollin."
"Musicians, magicians, artists. And remember, people only really get interesting when they start to rattle the bars on their cages. And the best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up," lead singer Steven Tyler said as Aerosmith collected its award.
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Drummer Joey Kramer did not perform with Aerosmith during the show because of a legal dispute with his fellow musicians about his readiness to rejoin the group following an injury.
He was, however, permitted to appear with the band when its prize was presented.
"A shout out to love and gratitude, to MusiCares, to all our fans, to my partners, to my ever supportive wife, Linda, and to you guys out there and to the music industry," Kramer said.
The concert raised $6 million for The Recording Academy's efforts to assist musicians in need.
MusiCares 2020 honors Aerosmith as Person of the Year


upi--2020-01-25--Fire likely destroyed 85,000 pieces for NYC museum on Chinese migration, officials say

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- A fire in New York City has likely destroyed 85,000 museum pieces on Chinese migration to the United States , almost the entire collection , officials said .
The fire broke out Thursday night at a community center in Manhattan 's Chinatown that stored most of the Museum of Chinese in America 's acquisitions .
The blaze injured 10 people , including nine firefighters and a 59-year-old man .
The firefighters sustained minor injuries and the man , 59 , has been reported to be in serious but stable condition .
The cause of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fourth floor and spread to the roof , was under investigation .
Officials said Friday they fear the fire likely destroyed all 85,000 pieces housed in the museum 's second-floor storage space in the building .
The items told the story of Chinese migration from tickets for ship passage to handwritten letters , textiles and restaurant menus .
`` One hundred percent of the museum 's collection , other than what is on view , '' has been impacted , museum President Nancy Yao Maasbach said .
She added that she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news .
The community building at 70 Mulberry St. , where the fire broke out , was a former school that educated generations of migrants before it became a cultural landmark in the neighborhood .
The building also housed a senior center , the Chen Dance Center and some community groups .
The Museum of Chinese in America , located on Centre Street nearby , opened in 2009 , designed by Maya Lin .
It often used copies of documents and artifacts in exhibits to keep originals safe at the storage space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lost include letters of lonely bachelor immigrants working in the United States to send money home `` even though they did n't live a full life because of discrimination , '' Maasbach said .
Traditional wedding dresses from the early 1900s , items emigrants brought from suitcases , Chinatown postcards , Chinese-American newspapers , family albums and documents about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 were also possibly lost .
`` It 's priceless , '' Maasbach said .
`` I think the most painful part is that these are families who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On a positive note , the museum tweeted Friday evening that 35,000 pieces digitized from its collections have been recovered despite the possible loss of the originals .
The Museum of Chinese in America tweeted Saturday that it has set up a GoFundMe page in response to those who have reached out and asked how they can help it after the devastation to its archives from the fire .

A museum in Chinatown has possibly lost 85,000 items after a fire Thursday blazed through a building nearby which stored them, officials said. Photo courtesy of Museum of Chinese in America
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A fire in New York City has likely destroyed 85,000 museum pieces on Chinese migration to the United States, almost the entire collection, officials said. The fire broke out Thursday night at a community center in Manhattan's Chinatown that stored most of the Museum of Chinese in America's acquisitions. Advertisement
The blaze injured 10 people, including nine firefighters and a 59-year-old man. The firefighters sustained minor injuries and the man, 59, has been reported to be in serious but stable condition.
The cause of the fire, which broke out on the fourth floor and spread to the roof, was under investigation.
Officials said Friday they fear the fire likely destroyed all 85,000 pieces housed in the museum's second-floor storage space in the building. The items told the story of Chinese migration from tickets for ship passage to handwritten letters, textiles and restaurant menus.
"One hundred percent of the museum's collection, other than what is on view," has been impacted, museum President Nancy Yao Maasbach said.
She added that she was "just distraught" after she heard the news.
The community building at 70 Mulberry St., where the fire broke out, was a former school that educated generations of migrants before it became a cultural landmark in the neighborhood. The building also housed a senior center, the Chen Dance Center and some community groups.
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The Museum of Chinese in America, located on Centre Street nearby, opened in 2009, designed by Maya Lin. It often used copies of documents and artifacts in exhibits to keep originals safe at the storage space, Massbach said.
Pieces believed to be lost include letters of lonely bachelor immigrants working in the United States to send money home "even though they didn't live a full life because of discrimination," Maasbach said.
Traditional wedding dresses from the early 1900s, items emigrants brought from suitcases, Chinatown postcards, Chinese-American newspapers, family albums and documents about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 were also possibly lost.
"It's priceless," Maasbach said. "I think the most painful part is that these are families who trusted us with their collections."
On a positive note, the museum tweeted Friday evening that 35,000 pieces digitized from its collections have been recovered despite the possible loss of the originals.
The Museum of Chinese in America tweeted Saturday that it has set up a GoFundMe page in response to those who have reached out and asked how they can help it after the devastation to its archives from the fire.


upi--2020-01-25--Impeachment: Trump's legal team says he 'did absolutely nothing wrong'

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump 's legal team spent about 2 hours Saturday making their opening arguments in him impeachment trial , declaring his innocence and accusing Democrats of trying to overturn the 2016 -- and 2020 -- election .
Pat Cipollone began Saturday 's presentation at 10 a.m. , an earlier start than previous days of the trial .
Attorney Jay Sekulow , and deputy White House counsel Patrick Philbin and Michael Purpura also spoke on the president 's behalf .
`` The president did absolutely nothing wrong , '' Cipollone said at the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of trying to reverse the results of the 2016 presidential election with the removal of Trump .
Doing so would also alter the outcome of the 2020 election , he added .
`` They 're asking you not only to overturn the results of the last election , but as I have said before they 're asking you to remove President Trump in the ballot in an election that 's occurring in approximately nine months , '' Cipollone said .
`` They 're asking you to tear up all of the ballots across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take that decision away from the American people . ''
Cipollone also touted Trump 's `` strong record on confronting Russia , '' which numerous U.S. intelligence agencies and special counsel Robert Mueller determined attempted to interfere in the 2016 election .
Speaking during the trial , Purpura called into question the two witnesses who expressed concern about the July 25 call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy to investigate the Bidens .
He said Trump is responsible for foreign policy , not Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman who said Trump undermined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committees .
`` Other witnesses were on the July 25 call and had very different reactions than that of Lieutenant Colonel Vindman , '' Purpura said .
He also called into question whether Zelensky believed he was being pressured to investigate the Bidens .
`` There ca n't be a threat without the person knowing he 's being threatened , '' Purpura said .
`` There ca n't be a quid pro quo without the quo . ''
Meanwhile , Sekulow said the withholding of military aid to Ukraine was an example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
Saturday 's proceedings were much briefing than other days of the trial .
Like the Democrat managers from the house , Trump 's legal team will be given 24 hours over the course of a few days to make their arguments .
Cipollone said he does n't anticipate Trump 's legal team will use the full 24 hours they 're allotted .
Trump faces two articles of impeachment , with House Democrats accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress .
They say he acted improperly when he asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- Trump 's rival in the 2020 presidential election -- and the former vice president 's son , Hunter Biden .
Trump accused Joe Biden of improperly calling on Ukraine 's then-prosecutor general , Viktor Shokin , to be ousted .
Shokin had investigated Burisma , an energy company on which Hunter Biden sat on the board .
Shokin 's successor , Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko told Bloomberg in May that the investigation into the company began before Hunter Biden joined the board , and he was n't specifically a target of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , is expected to use some of its time in the impeachment trial laying out the case against the Bidens .
`` Believe me , you 'll hear about that issue , '' Sekulow told reporters Friday .
The Washington Post reported that Trump 's team believes that if they can make a case for the need to investigate the Bidens , there was a need to ask Ukraine to do it .
Trump 's team will continue their opening remarks Monday and Tuesday before the questioning stage begins mid-next week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider motions , including any by the White House to dismiss the case and those to include witnesses .

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Members of President Donald Trump's defense team, Jay Sekulow and White House counsel, Pat Cipollone, enter the U.S Capitol on Saturday. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legal team spent about 2 hours Saturday making their opening arguments in him impeachment trial, declaring his innocence and accusing Democrats of trying to overturn the 2016 -- and 2020 -- election. Pat Cipollone began Saturday's presentation at 10 a.m., an earlier start than previous days of the trial. Attorney Jay Sekulow, and deputy White House counsel Patrick Philbin and Michael Purpura also spoke on the president's behalf. Advertisement
"The president did absolutely nothing wrong," Cipollone said at the beginning of his remarks.
He accused Democrats of trying to reverse the results of the 2016 presidential election with the removal of Trump. Doing so would also alter the outcome of the 2020 election, he added.
"They're asking you not only to overturn the results of the last election, but as I have said before they're asking you to remove President Trump in the ballot in an election that's occurring in approximately nine months," Cipollone said.
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"They're asking you to tear up all of the ballots across the country on your own initiative. Take that decision away from the American people."
Cipollone also touted Trump's "strong record on confronting Russia," which numerous U.S. intelligence agencies and special counsel Robert Mueller determined attempted to interfere in the 2016 election.
Speaking during the trial, Purpura called into question the two witnesses who expressed concern about the July 25 call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy to investigate the Bidens. He said Trump is responsible for foreign policy, not Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman who said Trump undermined national security during his testimony before House committees.
"Other witnesses were on the July 25 call and had very different reactions than that of Lieutenant Colonel Vindman," Purpura said.
He also called into question whether Zelensky believed he was being pressured to investigate the Bidens.
"There can't be a threat without the person knowing he's being threatened," Purpura said. "There can't be a quid pro quo without the quo."
Meanwhile, Sekulow said the withholding of military aid to Ukraine was an example of a common tactic frequently used by the government.
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Saturday's proceedings were much briefing than other days of the trial.
Like the Democrat managers from the house, Trump's legal team will be given 24 hours over the course of a few days to make their arguments. Cipollone said he doesn't anticipate Trump's legal team will use the full 24 hours they're allotted.
Trump faces two articles of impeachment, with House Democrats accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. They say he acted improperly when he asked Ukraine's president to investigate Joe Biden -- Trump's rival in the 2020 presidential election -- and the former vice president's son, Hunter Biden.
Trump accused Joe Biden of improperly calling on Ukraine's then-prosecutor general, Viktor Shokin, to be ousted. Shokin had investigated Burisma, an energy company on which Hunter Biden sat on the board.
Shokin's successor, Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko told Bloomberg in May that the investigation into the company began before Hunter Biden joined the board, and he wasn't specifically a target of the probe.
Trump's legal team, though, is expected to use some of its time in the impeachment trial laying out the case against the Bidens.
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"Believe me, you'll hear about that issue," Sekulow told reporters Friday.
The Washington Post reported that Trump's team believes that if they can make a case for the need to investigate the Bidens, there was a need to ask Ukraine to do it.
Trump's team will continue their opening remarks Monday and Tuesday before the questioning stage begins mid-next week. After that, the off-ramp stage will consider motions, including any by the White House to dismiss the case and those to include witnesses.


upi--2020-01-25--Disney developing photo-real 'Bambi' movie

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Disney has named Bambi as the next animated movie it will give the photo-realistic @ @ @ @ @ follow the studio 's recent remakes of its cartoon classics Aladdin , Beauty and the @ @ @ @ @ , Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book .
Live-action versions of The Little Mermaid @ @ @ @ @ Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio are also in the works .
Variety reported Geneva Robertson-Dworet and @ @ @ @ @ screenplay for a new version of Bambi , the 1942 tale of a motherless deer @ @ @ @ @ including skunk Flower and bunny Thumper .
Deadline.com said Chris Weitz , Paul Weitz and @ @ @ @ @ project .
No director or voice cast has been announced for it yet .

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Disney has named Bambi as the next animated movie it will give the photo-realistic treatment.
The film will follow the studio's recent remakes of its cartoon classics Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book.
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Live-action versions of The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio are also in the works.
Variety reported Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer are writing the screenplay for a new version of Bambi, the 1942 tale of a motherless deer and his woodland friends, including skunk Flower and bunny Thumper.
Deadline.com said Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz and Andrew Miano are producing the project.
No director or voice cast has been announced for it yet.


upi--2020-01-25--Iraqi security forces fire tear gas, live bullets amid protests

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- Iraqi security forces moved closer to Iraq 's main anti-government protest site Saturday after firing tear gas and live bullets near the location .
Security forces used the tactics at Khilani Square , near Baghdad 's Tahrir Square , at about noon , medics said .
Police also set fire to protest tents on the nearby Sinak Bridge , according to several witnesses .
No casualties were reported , but medics said several protesters were injured .
Officials reopened several roads that protesters had previously shut down amid demands for government reforms .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my friends and everyone is telling us to go back because the situation is getting dangerous , '' Qamar Imad , 17 , told Al Jazeera .
`` But we wo n't leave Tahrir because it is ours .
The sound of bullets will only strengthen our resolve . ''
Protesters have camped in the capital for months with protesters seeking a snap poll , appointment of an independent prime minister and a crackdown on corruption .
The raid to move closer to Tahrir Square came after supporters of top Shiite cleric Muqtada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit-ins in central Baghdad .
Sadr called for millions to march Friday in a different area of the capital for U.S. troops to leave Iraq .
The Pentagon sent 3,000 troops to the Middle East this month after a Dec. 31 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad , a few days before a U.S. drone strike killed Iraqi Gen. Qassem Soleimani .
Iran retaliated by shooting ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases where U.S. forces were stationed .
Hours after the attack , Iranian missiles shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , killing all 176 aboard .
Thirty-four U.S. service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries since the attack on bases .
In a statement on Twitter and Facebook , Sadr expressed his concern about anti-government protesters who had made accusations that his rally was pro-government .
`` From now on I will not interfere with them [ anti-government protests ] neither negative nor positive , '' he said .
Some protesters blamed the violence in Tahrir Square on Sadr 's decision to no longer be involved in the protests , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying the majority of his followers were still present .
`` Al-Sadr did not order us in his statement to withdraw from the protests , '' 24-year-old law student Durgham Hamid told Al Jazeera .
`` He was merely expressing his disappointment in those in Tahrir Square who have been criticizing him and his motives .
`` We are still here at the sit-ins , and we will not leave until our demands have been met , contrary to what other protesters have been saying , '' he added .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A Baghdad Operations Command statement said some main roads that had previously been a focal point for protesters were reopened for vehicle access , but protesters continue to occupy Jumhuriya and Sinak bridges .

Iraqi protesters try to put out the fire at their tents following clashes with anti-riot police at the Al Tahrir square in central Baghdad, Iraq, on Saturday. Photo by Murtaja Lateef/EPA-EFE
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Iraqi security forces moved closer to Iraq's main anti-government protest site Saturday after firing tear gas and live bullets near the location. Security forces used the tactics at Khilani Square, near Baghdad's Tahrir Square, at about noon, medics said. Police also set fire to protest tents on the nearby Sinak Bridge, according to several witnesses. Advertisement
No casualties were reported, but medics said several protesters were injured.
Officials reopened several roads that protesters had previously shut down amid demands for government reforms.
"I just arrived to Tahrir Square with my friends and everyone is telling us to go back because the situation is getting dangerous," Qamar Imad, 17, told Al Jazeera. "But we won't leave Tahrir because it is ours. The sound of bullets will only strengthen our resolve."
Protesters have camped in the capital for months with protesters seeking a snap poll, appointment of an independent prime minister and a crackdown on corruption.
The raid to move closer to Tahrir Square came after supporters of top Shiite cleric Muqtada Sadr began packing up tents and leaving sit-ins in central Baghdad.
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Sadr called for millions to march Friday in a different area of the capital for U.S. troops to leave Iraq.
The Pentagon sent 3,000 troops to the Middle East this month after a Dec. 31 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, a few days before a U.S. drone strike killed Iraqi Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Iran retaliated by shooting ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases where U.S. forces were stationed. Hours after the attack, Iranian missiles shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane after it departed the airport in Tehran, killing all 176 aboard.
Thirty-four U.S. service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries since the attack on bases.
In a statement on Twitter and Facebook, Sadr expressed his concern about anti-government protesters who had made accusations that his rally was pro-government.
"From now on I will not interfere with them [anti-government protests] neither negative nor positive," he said.
Some protesters blamed the violence in Tahrir Square on Sadr's decision to no longer be involved in the protests, but one Sadr supporter, refuted that claim, saying the majority of his followers were still present.
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"Al-Sadr did not order us in his statement to withdraw from the protests," 24-year-old law student Durgham Hamid told Al Jazeera. "He was merely expressing his disappointment in those in Tahrir Square who have been criticizing him and his motives.
"We are still here at the sit-ins, and we will not leave until our demands have been met, contrary to what other protesters have been saying," he added. "We are one people and stand together united."
A Baghdad Operations Command statement said some main roads that had previously been a focal point for protesters were reopened for vehicle access, but protesters continue to occupy Jumhuriya and Sinak bridges.


upi--2020-01-25--Reports: U.S. orders diplomats to leave Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak

Jan. 25 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. government has ordered all U.S. diplomats in Wuhan , China , to leave the city amid a growing coronavirus outbreak that has killed dozens , State Department officials said Saturday .
The unnamed officials told CNN and The New York Times that the State Department has arranged a chartered flight to evacuate the diplomats from Wuhan .
The department also closed the consulate there .
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the move .
The news comes as the Chinese government announced that the death toll from the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional 1,200 people sickened .
There have been reported cases in a number of other countries , including the United States , Australia , France , Thailand , Singapore , Taiwan , Macao , Malaysia , Nepal , Japan , South Korea and Vietnam .
A source told the WSJ that the consulate has reached out to other Americans in China to offer them a spot on the planned chartered flight , which is expected to seat about 230 people .
Any still-available seats will be offered to non-Americans and other diplomats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay the chartered flight fee .
The source said the flight will also have a trained medical professional on board to treat anyone who might be showing signs of the virus .
The New York Times reported the flight will likely transport the passengers to somewhere on the U.S. West Coast .
Officials estimate there are about 1,000 Americans in Wuhan , which is ground zero for the coronavirus outbreak .
China believes the outbreak started in a now-closed market in the city .
There have been two confirmed cases of coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the other in Chicago .

People wear protective respiratory masks in Beijing on Saturday. The U.S. State Department is arranging a chartered flight to evacuate U.S. diplomats and other Americans from Wuhan, China. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. government has ordered all U.S. diplomats in Wuhan, China, to leave the city amid a growing coronavirus outbreak that has killed dozens, State Department officials said Saturday. The unnamed officials told CNN and The New York Times that the State Department has arranged a chartered flight to evacuate the diplomats from Wuhan. The department also closed the consulate there. Advertisement
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the move.
The news comes as the Chinese government announced that the death toll from the virus has increased to 41, with an additional 1,200 people sickened. There have been reported cases in a number of other countries, including the United States, Australia, France, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Macao, Malaysia, Nepal, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.
A source told the WSJ that the consulate has reached out to other Americans in China to offer them a spot on the planned 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 chartered flight fee.
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The source said the flight will also have a trained medical professional on board to treat anyone who might be showing signs of the virus.
The New York Times reported the flight will likely transport the passengers to somewhere on the U.S. West Coast.
Officials estimate there are about 1,000 Americans in Wuhan, which is ground zero for the coronavirus outbreak. China believes the outbreak started in a now-closed market in the city.
There have been two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States, one in Washington and the other in Chicago.
Coronavirus symptoms include fever, cough and trouble breathing.