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Here are the latest news updates from Tribune News Now:

Top Stories

  1. Breaking: Trump Impeachment Trial Begins: The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has begun in the Senate, with House managers presenting their case against him for inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
  2. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: The US government has announced plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to all 50 states, with the goal of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of January.
  3. Iran-US Tensions Escalate: Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated after Iran launched a missile attack on US military bases in Iraq, in response to the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.

National News

  1. House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill: The House of Representatives has passed a COVID-19 relief bill, which includes funding for vaccine distribution, small business loans, and unemployment benefits.
  2. US Economy Contracts: The US economy has contracted for the first time since the 2009 recession, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
  3. Wildfires Rage in California: Wildfires are raging in California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing widespread damage.

International News

  1. UK-EU Trade Talks Collapse: Trade talks between the UK and EU have collapsed, with both sides failing to reach an agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal.
  2. China-US Trade Tensions Ease: Tensions between China and the US have eased after the two countries agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which includes increased Chinese purchases of US agricultural products.
  3. Syria Conflict Escalates: The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in several parts of the country.

Sports News

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs are underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans advancing to the AFC Championship game.
  2. NBA Season Suspended: The NBA season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Tiger Woods Injured: Golf legend Tiger Woods has been injured in a car accident, with reports indicating that he suffered serious injuries.

Business News

  1. Stock Market Plunges: The stock market has plunged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points.
  2. Oil Prices Soar: Oil prices have soared, with Brent crude oil reaching its highest level in over a year.
  3. Amazon Acquires Zoox: Amazon has acquired autonomous vehicle startup Zoox, in a deal reportedly worth over $1 billion.

These are just some of the latest news updates from Tribune News Now. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!