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Thu, Feb 06, 2020 Sign In Subscribe Search U.S. World Business Tech & Science Culture Newsgeek Sports Health The Debate Vantage Weather FEATURED STORIES U.S. Probe of NRA Finances Could Put Gun-Rights Group's Nonprofit Status at Risk The report follows a year of public revelations about the NRA's spending habits that have led to questions about its viability as a non-profit. World Exclusive: U.S. Citizen Kidnapped by Taliban Group in Afghanistan A U.S. government contractor has been captured by the Taliban-aligned Haqqani network in Afghanistan's Khost province and is being held hostage by the Islamist militant group. Health More on Quarantined Cruise Ship Diagnosed With Coronavirus The new strain of coronavirus has killed over 550 people since late last year. Wuhan Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus As Death Toll Spikes to 565 World U.S. Fires Long-Range Missile One Year Before Nuke Treaty with Russia Dies The U.S. military conducted a nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test at Space Force site one year ahead of the deadline to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). SPONSORED INSIGHT Female Entrepreneur Active in Tokyo and Uganda APT Women aims to foster and educate fledgling global business leaders like Chizu Nakamoto. SPONSORED INSIGHT Nurses - The Real Medical Heroes of 2020 We’re used to doctors bustling in and out when in hospital, but it’s the reassuring presence and professionalism of the nursing staff that we rely on. What sets the best ones apart? NYC Meet Adam Lambert in New York City! Enter the sweepstake for your chance to meet music sensation Adam Lambert and attend the live taping of his appearance on Newsweek Conversations. SPONSORED INSIGHT If You or a Loved One Has Been Injured, Who Can Champion Your Cause? Logic dictates that when you need a good personal injury attorney, you’re going to be in a stressful, vulnerable and overwhelming situation. It is vital that you speak to an attorney who can ensure that you are not taken advantage of. We look at some of the leaders in the field. SPONSORED INSIGHT Embark on a Career in Teaching With a Leading School Teachers are more in demand than ever, and the rewards for a career as an educator are numerous and generous. Find out how to get involved. SPONSORED INSIGHT Newsweek Kobe Commemorative Edition Kobe Bryant will forever remain in the hearts of basketball fans as one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Celebrate his life with the Newsweek Commemorative Edition, featuring photos and stories of the Black Mamba’s incredible legacy both on and off the court. Top Story Politics Republicans Rally Around Mitt Romney After Calls for His Expulsion From GOP News that Romney would split his votes to convict President Donald Trump for one of the articles of impeachment quickly riled the world of conservative politics. Senators Who Voted to Convict Trump Represent 18 Million More Americans Than Those Who Voted to Acquit MORE STORIES As U.S. Holds Syria's East Oil Fields, Attacks Hit State-Held Energy Sites Syria blames "terrorist groups" and their alleged foreign backers for recent attacks on oil and gas sites in Homs and Tartus province. The United States maintains control of oil fields in the east. Trump Will Be Emboldened After Senate Acquittal: Former Russia Ambassador Michael McFaul told Newsweek president will likely interpret his Senate success as proof "he knows best." 2020 Olympics Officials 'Extremely Worried' Coronavirus May Hamper Games A string of Olympics qualifying events have already been rescheduled. Buttigieg Gaining Quickly in New Hampshire as Sanders Stalls: Poll A 7 News and Emerson College Polling survey shows Senator Bernie Sanders with a healthy lead with former Mayor Pete Buttigieg gaining ground. Kirk Douglas Dead: Michael Douglas' Sweet Message to Dad on 103rd Birthday The legendary actor, best known for "Spartacus," died on Wednesday. Scientists Reverse Age-Related Thinking Problems in Mice Scientists hope their research could one day help people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Reagan Is Beating Obama in the Race to Name Things After Former Presidents The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project's goal is to get something—anything—named for Reagan in all 3,067 counties in the U.S. Obama? Well, there are some schools and a shaved ice treat. Here's why. Measles Outbreak in Los Angeles County: Five New Cases Confirmed Health officials said four residents were "exposed to an unimmunized, international visitor who was infectious with measles." Bolton Will Likely Be Subpoenaed by House to Testify, Jerry Nadler Says "When you have a lawless president, you have to bring that to the fore and you have to spotlight that," the House Judiciary Committee chairman said. U.S. Taxpayers Each Spent More Than $8,000 on Iraq War The current cost to the federal government for operations in Iraq is an estimated $1.922 billion, including interest and additions to the base budget. Former American Hostage Sues Qatari Bank for Allegedly Supporting Al-Qaeda Matthew Schrier says his lawsuit against the Qatar Islamic Bank will be the "final fight" in an ordeal that began when he was taken hostage in December 2012. Culture & Travel Subway Stations That Will Stop You in Your Tracks From space-age designs to murals, artists and architects have transformed these 10 stunning stations around the world into contemplative and artistic spaces. Architecture Rising Teen Star Koffee Gives Reggae a Jolt to the Mainstream Though Jamaican artists have been pigeon-holed or marginalized, they're finally taking off stateside. Meet Koffee, the first female artist to take home the Grammy for best reggae album—at 19 years old. Music High-Stakes Holidays That Cater to Thrill Seekers Looking to up the ante on your next adventure? Here are some extreme vacations that will stimulate thrill seekers cerebral and physical predilections for danger, risk and fantasy. Travel What Travelers Should Know about the Coronavirus If you are thinking about canceling a trip, or planning on continuing a trip to a country affected by the coronavirus, here's everything you need to know. Travel OPINION Republicans Have Just Green-Lit Open Season on Our Elections By Doug Gordon The Acquittal of Donald Trump Is Brought to You by Fox News By Brian L. Ott After Iowa's Debacle, Focus on Women of Color to Fix the Primary System By Aimee Allison Bye-Bye, Biden. Hello, Bloomberg. And Welcome, Brokered Convention By Newt Gingrich Trump Is Wrong. U.S. Troops' Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Incredibly Serious By Starane Shepherd Seven Years After My Son Died at Sandy Hook, the Senate Is Still Stalling By Mark Barden LATEST NEWS Welfare Director Accused Of Embezzling Millions From 'Needy Families' What Is The New Hampshire Primary and Why Does It Matter? The Nastiness of Pelosi and Democrats Will Be Their Party's Downfall University Removes Artwork Depicting Trump Being Beheaded From Competition 'Bachelor' Recap Reveals Everyone Who Went Home, Two-On-One Date Result What Peter Weber Has Said of Victoria Fuller's 'White Lives Matter' Photos Coronavirus Kills Wuhan Whistleblower Doctor As Death Toll Rises SPONSORED INSIGHT Saudi Arabia Accelerates Ahead With interest from international investors up 70 percent in 2019, Saudi Arabia is becoming an investment powerhouse—a transformation supported by its flourishing financial services industry and rapidly expanding private sector. Read more. Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up Update your preferences » SPONSORED INSIGHT Have You Thought About A Career In Law? If So, Where Should You Get Qualified? The rewards for a career in the legal profession are many and varied, and demand for lawyers is high. So which schools produce the best lawyers? SPONSORED INSIGHT Good Journalists Are More Important Than Ever in 2020 The world desperately needs sharp, incisive and capable journalists to cut through the noise with measured and nuanced takes on t...