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Here are the latest breaking news stories from USA Today:

Top Stories

  1. Biden to visit Texas after devastating winter storm: President Joe Biden will travel to Texas on Friday to survey the damage from a devastating winter storm that has left millions without power and water.
  2. COVID-19 cases surge in US, hospitalizations rise: The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has surged to a seven-day average of over 100,000, with hospitalizations also increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  3. Trump's impeachment trial to begin in February: The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin on February 9, with the Senate expected to vote on whether to convict him on charges of inciting the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.

National News

  1. FBI investigates possible plot to breach US Capitol: The FBI is investigating a possible plot to breach the US Capitol on Thursday, with authorities urging lawmakers and staff to be vigilant.
  2. US economy adds 49,000 jobs in January: The US economy added 49,000 jobs in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6.3%.
  3. California wildfires force thousands to evacuate: Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes in California as wildfires rage across the state, with multiple blazes burning out of control.

World News

  1. Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic terrorism': Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accused the US of practicing "economic terrorism" through its sanctions, which have severely impacted the country's economy.
  2. UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides and avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland.
  3. North Korea conducts missile test: North Korea has conducted a missile test, with the country's state media claiming that the launch was a "successful test" of a new weapon.

Sports

  1. Tom Brady wins seventh Super Bowl ring: Tom Brady has won his seventh Super Bowl ring, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
  2. LeBron James becomes all-time leading scorer in NBA history: LeBron James has become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points.
  3. US women's soccer team advances to Olympic quarterfinals: The US women's soccer team has advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in their final group stage match.

These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from USA Today. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!