Senate adjourns until Monday morning.

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S.
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The move sets a timetable for next week, including a vote on whether to remove President Trump from office.

A consequential vote is captured in pencil.

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Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, said on Friday that she would not support the motion.

Biden says his focus is on defeating Trump at the ballot box.

By BY KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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“I’m focusing on how I beat Donald Trump, how I get the nomination and beat him,” he said.

Former Coast Guard Lieutenant Is Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S.
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Christopher Paul Hasson plotted to kill journalists, Democratic politicians, professors, Supreme Court justices and those he described as “leftists in general,” federal prosecutors have said.

Democrats unsuccessfully try to force four amendments.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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All four failed.

Trump signed off on the plan for his trial’s close.

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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The Senate majority leader is said to have shared the details of the resolution with the president, who gave his approval.

Requiem for a Dream

By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion
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Britain exits Europe. It will be poorer, above all in its shriveled heart.

Could you handle the most remote campsite on earth?

Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.

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Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Two held at Stansted Airport

Jewellery valued at tens of millions of pounds was stolen from Tamara Ecclestone's London home.

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Brexit blind date: Farage and PM's sister Rachel Johnson

Brexit Party founder Nigel Farage and the PM's sister, Rachel Johnson, talk Brexit over dinner.

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Australia fires: How a unique slug species survived

The bright pink species is only found in a small habitat in Australia, experts say.

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Bafta masks: The foundry that makes bronze trophies

An average of 300 Baftas are made every year at a family-run foundry in Middlesex.

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Week in Pictures: 25-31 January

A selection of striking news photographs from around the world this week.

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Roberts says it would be ‘inappropriate’ for him to act as a tie-breaker.

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S.
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“I think it would be inappropriate for me, an unelected official from a different branch of government, to change that result so that the motion would succeed,” he said.

Giuliani Sought Help for Client in Meeting With Ukrainian Official

By BY RONEN BERGMAN, ANTON TROIANOVSKI AND KENNETH P. VOGEL from NYT World
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As he discussed the possibility of a White House meeting for Ukraine’s president, President Trump’s lawyer asked to save the Kyiv mayor’s job.

Watch Live: Senators Debate Impeachment Trial Amendments

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Senators will vote on procedural motions in President Trump’s impeachment trial.

Hillary Clinton Slams Bernie Sanders for Not Working to Unite Democrats in 2016

By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S.
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In a podcast interview on Friday, Mrs. Clinton also described the caucuses in Iowa, where Mr. Sanders leads in some polls, as “undemocratic.”

Plans for Alabama’s Deadly Prisons ‘Won’t Fix the Horrors’

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S.
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A panel appointed by the governor acknowledged that its recommendations could not fully address what the Justice Department has called “severe, systemic” conditions.

Brexit Has Arrived. But Boris Johnson’s Reign Is Just Beginning.

By BY RICHARD SEYMOUR from NYT Opinion
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With his signature campaign promise fulfilled, the prime minister can now reshape Britain for a generation.

Senators say they’ve settled on a schedule that would end the trial on Wednesday.

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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The schedule means President Trump would deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday night with his all but certain acquittal pending.

Trump impeachment: Failed witnesses vote paves way for acquittal

Bid to call witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial fails, setting up a likely acquittal next week.

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Brexit day: The story of the UK leaving the EU in key quotes

The journey to leaving the EU, tracked by what people said at the time.

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The Papers: 'Make leave not war' and 'what next?'

Saturday's newspapers mark a "moment of history" as Britain leaves the European Union after 47 years.

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Plastic pollution: 'Hidden' chemicals build up in seabirds

Chemicals in plastics can build up in seabirds at levels thousands of times higher than normal.

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Peppa Pig voice Harley Bird to step down

The 18-year-old has been the voice of the popular cartoon character since the age of five.

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Classicist Mary Beard on the 'nude' in the post #MeToo era

Classicist Mary Beard explains one of her favourite paintings, Titian's Tarquin and Lucretia.

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Quiz of the week: What made Demi Lovato tear up?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Iowa caucuses: Nine unusual things about the Democratic race

Democrats are deciding who they want to take on Trump - and it can be a noisy, chaotic process.

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Meet one of Piccadilly's longest serving chefs

Filippo Falcone has cooked in the same London restaurant since 1958.

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Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals?

Climate change is shifting our relationship with the animal kingdom and helping diseases evolve.

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Shane Fitzsimmons: 'Tireless' fire chief steering Australians through disaster

Fire chief Shane Fitzsimmons has worked tirelessly and "masterfully" to save lives, close observers say.

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When a lottery 'wins' sick babies life-saving drugs

The company behind a gene therapy for muscle-wasting disease SMA will give out 100 doses via lottery.

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The real lives behind 'shocking' migrant children's stories

Why a film director feels compelled to tell desperate stories of migrants escaping their countries.

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Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals

Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours.

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Trump Travels to Iowa to Energize Supporters for Caucuses Next Week

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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Four Democratic presidential candidates hoping for success in the state remained in Washington for President Trump’s Senate trial.

These Brands Said No to Running Super Bowl Commercials

By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business
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Stella Artois, Burger King and other companies have decided against showing their wares on the year’s most-watched broadcast.

When Will We See Bolton’s Book?

By BY JAMEEL JAFFER AND RAMYA KRISHNAN from NYT Opinion
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The fate of his memoir is up to government censors. That’s troubling.

Republican senator laments starkly partisan nature of the trial.

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S.
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Senator Pat Roberts and his wife, Franki, fielded a number of calls from people who wanted to “express their anger at the president.”

New York Is Urged to Consider Surge Pricing for Taxis

By BY BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL from NYT New York
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The city could become one of the first in the United States to allow yellow cabs to raise prices when demand is high.

More American Troops Sustain Brain Injuries From Iran Missile Strike in Iraq

By BY THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF from NYT World
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The number, which has steadily increased since the Jan. 8 attack, is now at 64.

Everyone Wants a Piece

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S.
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If you support a lower-tier candidate in Iowa, don’t be surprised if people look at you … hungrily.

¿Hará el papa Francisco un milagro con la deuda de Argentina?

By BY MARCELO J. GARCÍA from NYT en Español
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Alberto Fernández, el presidente argentino, se reunirá con el líder de la Iglesia con la esperanza de encontrar un poco de ayuda para evitar el incumplimiento de pagos.

Alexander asks about the differences in bipartisanship under Nixon and Trump.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, asked the president’s defense lawyers to respond to the question, too.

HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project

The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme.

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Nicaragua: Six indigenous people reportedly killed in attack

The Mayagna group has been involved in disputes with new settlers searching for land and resources.

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The Papers: Will Brexit hail a 'new dawn' or a 'small island'?

The papers mark the day the UK leaves the EU - "Brexit day" - with a mixture of optimism and regret.

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Running Stories: 'I want to tackle male depression through running'

Nii Lartey is an entrepreneur who says he was facing "a lot of negativity and self-doubt". He set up a running group to help other men open-up about issues.

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A holiday camp for India's captive elephants

Once a year, captive elephants get pampered at the camp in India which has become a popular event.

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Surrogates campaign for senators stuck in Washington

Celebrities, politicians, and pets step up while senators are sidelined by impeachment duty

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The music photographer trusted by the stars

Jim Marshall's pictures capture the true face of music in the 1960s and 70s.

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Trachoma: A race to save James's eyesight

A 15-minute surgery can prevent blindness from trachoma, which affects two million people worldwide.

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Is visiting a strip club anti-feminist?

Videos of pop star Dua Lipa at a strip club provoked a question: can a feminist go to a strip joint?

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Northern: Three things that went wrong at the rail firm

Why has the network been re-nationalised, and will this fix its problems?

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Is the World Ready for the Coronavirus?

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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Distrust in science and institutions could be a major problem if the outbreak worsens.

Rand Paul’s question may center on naming the whistle-blower.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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The question has not been asked because it would reveal the identity of the whistle-blower, according to a person familiar with the debate.

To Senate Republicans, a Vote for Witnesses Is a Vote for Trouble

By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S.
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Lawmakers fear allowing new testimony would tie up the Senate indefinitely and open the door to a potential cascade of new accusations.

Blue States Are Burying Damning Data About School Funds — Red States Are, Too

By BY ARY AMERIKANER from NYT Opinion
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You’ve heard about the funding disparities between school districts. The more hidden disparities within school districts are just as troubling.

To Truly Move On, the Astros Needed Dusty Baker

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports
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The Houston Astros have been chastened after their cheating scandal, but they remain talented. Their new manager brings an element that they were clearly missing: integrity.

As Coronavirus Explodes in China, Countries Struggle to Control Its Spread

By BY DENISE GRADY from NYT Health
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The time to prevent more epidemics is now, and countries are trying to seize the moment.

Coronavirus Spreads, and the World Pays for China’s Dictatorship

By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion
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Xi used his tight rule to control information rather than to stop an epidemic.

6 Takeaways From Senators’ Questions to Impeachment Lawyers

By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT U.S.
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President Trump’s impeachment trial moved to the question-and-answer stage when House managers and the president’s defense team fielded written questions from lawmakers.

Everyone’s a Winner in Iowa

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S.
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O.K., maybe there will be a clear winner on Monday night. But let me explain what else might happen.

Day 8 of Trump’s Trial: Ask Me Anything

By BY MICHELLE COTTLE from NYT Opinion
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Senators are allotted 16 hours to question the opposing legal teams. They’re making the least of it.

A frantic campaign schedule catches up with one senator.

By BY ALICIA PARLAPIANO from NYT U.S.
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Four Democratic senators running for president have been dashing between the campaign trail and the impeachment trial.

Biden Plans a Counterattack at Trump as Impeachment Tensions Rise

By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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The former vice president will deliver a speech on Thursday forcefully rebuking the president, whose allies in Congress have increasingly set their sights on Mr. Biden.

Legal Pads, Photographs and a Podcast: How Senators Are Documenting Impeachment

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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Senators, who serve as jurors and judges in President Trump’s impeachment trial, are also acting as tourists and historians of the rare proceeding.

HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting

It is understood the chancellor will tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.

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Australia fires: Footage shows speed fires can spread

The newly released footage from New South Wales shows how quickly a bushfire can spread.

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The papers: ITV anchor quits and HS2 'to get green light'

The papers focus on HS2's future, why an ITV newsreader is stepping down, and job cuts at BBC News.

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Brexit: French petition launched for Briton denied citizenship

Carpenter Mark Lawrence has lived in France for 27 years but authorities say he does not earn enough.

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Playing basketball with Kobe

Kyle Helton grew up with the late basketball legend and remembers his dedication on and off the court.

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Haunting image of trapped sea turtle wins underwater photo award

Shane Gross captured the haunting photo while diving near the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.

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The oak tree in Kew Gardens that taught the world a lesson

The remarkable Turner's Oak in Kew Gardens in London not only survived the Great Storm of 1987, but also changed the way that trees are cared for around the world.

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Brexit: 'The best now is for it to be done and finalised'

Beer boss Sarah John wants to know what's happening with Brexit, and for things to be "finalised".

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Sex Education: 'I wish I knew sex could be fun growing up'

The cast of Sex Education tell us why they wish the show had existed years ago.

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The gay men risking their health for the perfect body

Gay men speak about the pressure to have the perfect body - and how far they have gone to get it.

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Ella Eyre: 'I feel like a boss woman'

One of the UK's best vocalists prepares her comeback after a period in the pop wilderness.

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Super Bowl 2020: The NFL Academy & its first students on new path to US game

The NFL opened a new academy in north London in September. Its 90 students are the first to step out on a new path towards the USA.

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Superb Halep races into Australian Open semi-finals

Simona Halep brushes aside Anett Kontaveit 6-1 6-1 in 53 minutes to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne.

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Pompeo Called Me a ‘Liar.’ That’s Not What Bothers Me.

By BY MARY LOUISE KELLY from NYT Opinion
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Journalists are supposed to ask tough questions, then share the answers — or lack thereof — with the world.

Impeachment Enters Volatile New Phase as Senators Get to Ask Their Questions

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S.
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Under impeachment’s arcane rules, senators will submit written queries to be read aloud by the chief justice. Leaders from both parties have strategized for days about what to ask.

A Muted Arab Response to Trump's Mideast Peace Plan

By BY BEN HUBBARD AND DECLAN WALSH from NYT World
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The U.S. is banking on Arab leaders to help make its plan for ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict work. It is not clear how realistic that is.

¿Qué significa el testimonio de John Bolton para Donald Trump?

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT en Español
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El presidente de Estados Unidos ha sobrevivido a varios escándalos en los últimos tres años; ahora quizás enfrenta la revelación más seria de su presidencia.

A Deal That Has Two Elections, Rather Than Mideast Peace, as Its Focus

By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT World
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The Israeli-Palestinian peace plan unveiled by President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sounds more like a road map for their own futures than for the Middle East.

Is Trump Bibi’s Chump?

By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion
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The president needs to demand a commitment so he doesn’t get played.

Washington Post Says Reporter’s Kobe Bryant Tweets Did Not Break Rules

By BY RACHEL ABRAMS AND MARC TRACY from NYT Business
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After more than 300 Post employees rallied to her defense, the paper relented and allowed Felicia Sonmez to go back to work.

On the Day Democrats Vote in Iowa, Trump Plans to Flood the Zone

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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Roughly 80 members of Congress, cabinet secretaries and administration officials will descend on the state to drive voter enthusiasm and make a show of force.

Impeachment Briefing: John Roberts’s Role

By BY NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S.
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A conversation with The Times’s Supreme Court correspondent about how the chief justice fits into the impeachment trial.

Researchers Are Racing to Make a Coronavirus Vaccine. Will It Help?

By BY KNVUL SHEIKH AND KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health
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New technology and better coordination have sped up development. But a coronavirus vaccine is still months — and most likely years — away.

When Your Best Surrogate Can’t Talk

By BY SARAH LYALL from NYT U.S.
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Not everyone running for president is comfortable around dogs. But some 2020 contenders have made their canine companions into campaign stars.

The Papers: Lord Lucan 'found' and Prince Andrew 'bewildered'

The UK's decision to use Chinese firm Huawei also features heavily among Wednesday's front pages.

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How to Prevent Coronavirus? Wash Your Hands

By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion
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I covered the SARS outbreak as a reporter in China, and I saw that common sense is the best defense against viral illness.

Could John Bolton be an impeachment game-changer?

Democrats hope the ex-White House aide's book could deliver a plot twist in the president's trial.

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'I left a house party and got crushed under a car'

Annie Butt, who broke 24 bones in a crash caused by a fellow partygoer, recalls the night she nearly died.

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Letter from Africa: The 'leopard unit', vigilantes and Nigeria's kidnap crisis

A plan by Nigeria's south-western states to start a new security unit divides the country.

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A Trump ally is expected to get into the Georgia Senate race.

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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Collins is expected to announce his campaign on Tuesday, according to the people familiar with his plans, who were not authorized to discuss it publicly.

Martin Shkreli Faces New Accusations Over High-Priced Drug

By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Business
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A lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and New York’s attorney general says his company blocked generic rivals after sharply raising the cost of Daraprim.