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1. Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood producer whose alleged abusive behavior brought the #MeToo movement into the mainstream, was found guilty of two felony sex crimes yesterday at his trial in New York. A jury convicted Weinstein of criminal sexual act and rape based on the accounts of two women. He was acquitted of the more serious charges of predatory sexual assault and rape in the first degree. The verdict is being hailed as a critical turning point for the #MeToo movement -- his accusers called it " just a drop in a wave of justice to come ." The movie mogul faces at least five years and up to more than two decades in prison and is set to be sentenced March 11. While on his way to jail, Weinstein was taken to a hospital after feeling chest pains and having heart palpitations. He also faces charges of sexual assault and rape in separate incidents in Los Angeles

2. Coronavirus

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3. Election 2020

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4. Malaysia

Malaysia has descended into political chaos after the country's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned yesterday and his party exited the ruling coalition. Despite turning in his letter of resignation, though, Mahathir has managed to hang onto the job after the King appointed him interim Prime Minister, and he's likely to form a new government within a few days. Still, negotiations could continue through the week, and the country could be on track for a snap election at some point soon. The surprise announcement comes after speculation that the 94-year-old leader was trying to form a new ruling coalition that would exclude his promised successor, Anwar Ibrahim. The two have a complicated relationship that goes back decades. It's unclear who the next prime minister will be or whether general elections will be held.

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5. Hong Kong

A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison for "providing intelligence" overseas. According to a court statement, Gui pleaded guilty to the charge and said he would not appeal. Gui, 55, was one of five Hong Kong-based booksellers who went missing in late 2015 , before resurfacing in Chinese police custody. The booksellers were all linked to a Hong Kong publisher best known for gossipy titles about China's ruling elite. Months after Gui went missing, he appeared on Chinese state television in 2016 confessing to an alleged drunken driving incident more than a decade earlier. Many human rights advocates believed he had been coerced into making the statement. Gui was released in 2017, only to be detained by China again a few months later. His case is likely to reignite global condemnation of how Beijing treats its critics.

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THIS JUST IN ...

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has died

The leader who ruled Egypt for 30 years before he was overthrown in 2011 in a popular uprising, has died at 91, according to state media. The leader who ruled Egypt for 30 years before he was overthrown in 2011 in a popular uprising, has died at 91, according to state media. Follow world reaction to his death here.

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BREAKFAST BROWSE

Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and inspiration for the film 'Hidden Figures,' has died

Johnson, often called a "human computer," was part of a group of brilliant black women who made US space travel possible. She was 101.

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Marijuana use is rising sharply among seniors over 65, study says

2 cheetah cubs were born for the first time by IVF

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5 hikers were rescued on their way back from the 'Into the Wild' bus

United Airlines gives $90,000 in vouchers for downgrading passengers

The 'Leaning Tower of Dallas' nears its end

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TODAY'S NUMBER

112

The age of the oldest living man, Chitetsu Watanabe, who just died in Japan . He said the secret to living a long life was "not to get angry and keep a smile on your face."

TODAY'S QUOTE

"God knew they couldn't be on this Earth without each other. He had to bring them home to have them together. Babe, you take care of our Gigi. I got Nati, BiBi and KoKo, and we're still the best team."

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's widow and mother of 13-year-old Gigi, , Kobe Bryant's widow and mother of 13-year-old Gigi, speaking at their memorial service in Los Angeles

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TODAY'S WEATHER

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AND FINALLY

These kids will bring a smile to your face