Share

10 Things to Know for Today

Share

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. WHO WAS THE TARGET OF THREATS BY TABLOID

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him.

2. VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS BRACE FOR POLITICAL FALLOUT OF SCANDAL

The political crisis in Virginia threatens to turn a state that has trended Democratic back into a battleground, a development that could complicate the party’s effort to defeat President Donald Trump next year.

Trending:
Federal Judge Has Bad News for Hunter Biden, Says There's Zero Evidence His Charges Are Politically Motivated

3. HOW NEAR IS CONGRESS TO A DEAL ON BORDER SECURITY

Congressional bargainers seem close to clinching a border security agreement that would avert a fresh government shutdown.

4. JOHN DINGELL KNOWN FOR DRY WIT

The longest-serving Congress member, who has passed away, caught people by surprise with musings on Twitter which kept him au courant.

5. OIL WORKERS FLEE VENEZUELA FOR A BETTER LIFE

Thousands of Venezuelan oil workers are fleeing poverty wages and dangerous working conditions, taking lucrative jobs in far-flung parts of the world.

6. WHITE HOUSE RELEASE REPORT ON OBAMA-CARE

A new White House report says changes made to the Affordable Care Act under President Donald Trump didn’t amount to “sabotage.”

7. WHITAKER PREPARES TO FACE CONGRESS

Related:
Former MSNBC Host Chuck Todd Furious After Network Hires Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is testifying before Congress for the first time, with Democrats eager to press him on his interactions with President Donald Trump and his oversight of the special counsel’s Russia investigation.

8. DESCENDANTS FROM THE LAST U.S. SLAVE SHIP GATHER

Relatives of the 110 people who were kidnapped in West Africa, shipped to the U.S. on a bet and sold into slavery are organizing a get-together called the “Spirit of Our Ancestors” festival, set for Feb. 9.

9. LONG LINES TO BUY MEAT ILLUSTRATE IRAN’S ECONOMIC WOES

Iran faces several economic struggles as it marks the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with Inflation continuing to rise as its currency depreciates.

10. BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER FRANK ROBINSON DIES

Frank Robinson was the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to earn the MVP award in both leagues. He was 83.

The Western Journal has not reviewed this Associated Press story prior to publication. Therefore, it may contain editorial bias or may in some other way not meet our normal editorial standards. It is provided to our readers as a service from The Western Journal.

Truth and Accuracy

Submit a Correction →



We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.

Tags:
Share
The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. Their teams in over 100 countries tell the world’s stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting. They provide content and services to help engage audiences worldwide, working with companies of all types, from broadcasters to brands. Photo credit: @AP on Twitter
The Associated Press was the first private sector organization in the U.S. to operate on a national scale. Over the past 170 years, they have been first to inform the world of many of history's most important moments, from the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the fall of the Shah of Iran and the death of Pope John Paul.

Today, they operate in 263 locations in more than 100 countries relaying breaking news, covering war and conflict and producing enterprise reports that tell the world's stories.
Location
New York City




Conversation