An Impeachment Trial That Could Unfold Out of Public View
Date: 17 January 2020
By Carl Hulse
Carl Hulse
President Trump’s trial will feature bitter debates and intense legal wrangling. Much of it is likely to unfold behind closed doors.
Replaying Friday, January 17, 2020
The January 17, 2020 was a Friday under the star sign of ♑. It was the 16 day of the year. President of the United States was Donald J. Trump.
If you were born on this day, you are 6 years old. Your last birthday was on the Saturday, January 17, 2026, 133 days ago. Your next birthday is on Sunday, January 17, 2027, in 231 days. You have lived for 2,325 days, or about 55,808 hours, or about 3,348,515 minutes, or about 200,910,900 seconds.
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17th of January 2020 News
News as it appeared on the front page of the New York Times on January 17, 2020
Two Days of History on Capitol Hill
Date: 17 January 2020
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Sheryl Stolberg
As the impeachment trial of President Trump begins, theatrical ritual — and gravity — are on display.
Impeachment Briefing: The Opening Ceremony
Date: 17 January 2020
By Noah Weiland
Noah Weiland
The Senate trial began with lots of pomp and little surprise, but there were some serious developments in Ukraine.
The Senate adjourns the trial for the long weekend.
Date: 17 January 2020
By Nicholas Fandos
Nicholas Fandos
The House managers and the president’s defense lawyers are expected to work around the clock, but the trial itself resumes on Tuesday.
A Sketch Artist’s View of the Impeachment Trial
Date: 17 January 2020
Text by Alicia Parlapiano
Text Parlapiano
Drawings of the proceedings from inside the Senate chamber, where no photos are allowed.
Sanders-Warren: An Alliance, if Not a Close Friendship, Suddenly Fractures
Date: 17 January 2020
By Jonathan Martin and Sydney Ember
Jonathan Martin
The dispute has led to negative attacks and doubts about party unity, exactly what Democratic leaders do not want to happen, for fear of handing an advantage to President Trump.
Russia Denies Bombing Civilian Targets in Syria's Idlib-RIA
Date: 17 January 2020
By Reuters
Russia's Ministry of Defence on Thursday denied media reports that it had bombed civilian targets in the de-escalation zone in Syria's Idlib province, saying there had been no military flights since a ceasefire was introduced on Jan.9, RIA reported.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Poisoning Husband With Eye Drops
Date: 17 January 2020
By The Associated Press
A South Carolina woman pleaded guilty to fatally poisoning her husband by putting eye drops into his water for days. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Countries Demand Iran Compensate Relatives of Plane-Crash Victims
Date: 17 January 2020
By Reuters
Five countries whose citizens died when Iran shot down an airliner last week said on Thursday that Tehran should pay compensation to families of the victims, and warned that the world is watching for its response.
Carlos Beltran Lost His Best Asset: Credibility
Date: 17 January 2020
By Tyler Kepner
Tyler Kepner
With no official punishment from M.L.B. for his role in the Astros’ cheating scandal, Beltran could have continued as the Mets’ manager. But his reputation had sustained too much damage.