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Eye on the Day for Friday, January 24, 2020

It's Friday, January 24th. Here are the stories we're keeping our eye on:


More arguments to come in Senate impeachment trial

Senate Impeachment Trial Of President Donald Trump Begins
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: In this screenshot taken from a Senate Television webcast, Chief Justice John Roberts admonishes the House managers and the President's lawyers for using language inappropriate for the Senate during impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on January 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Senate Television via Getty Images)

The Senate impeachment trial continues today. Yesterday, House managers argued President Trump abused the power of his office to help him in the 2020 election. Today, arguments will focus on the obstruction of Congress.

Republicans say they're hearing the same arguments over and over. The president's team is expected to begin opening arguments tomorrow.


Coronavirus sickens hundreds

China's Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads To Japan During The Lunar New Year
NARITA, JAPAN - JANUARY 24: Passengers wearing masks arrive at Narita airport on January 24, 2020 in Narita, Japan. While Japan is one of the most popular foreign travel destinations for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday this year, Japan reported two cases of Wuhan coronavirus infections as the number of those who have died from the virus in China climbed to 25 on Friday and cases have been reported in other countries including the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore and South Korea. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

In China, hundreds of people are sick from the coronavirus. The country is making an unprecedented effort to contain it by blocking off three major cities. In Huanggang, Ezhou, and Wuhan - where the deadly virus first broke out - police are barricading roads, blocking access to trains and the airport.

In the U.S., the CDC says the first confirmed case was in Washington state.


A look at Super Bowl viewership and spending

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It's almost time for the big game - do you have plans yet?

The National Retail Federation says 193.8 million adults plan to watch this year's Super Bowl.

Those watching the event are expected to spend a total of $17.2 billion nationwide. That's almost an average of $90 per person to buy food, team apparel, and decorations.

What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments!

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