Coronavirus cases spike, the secrets of airplane food, and more from Apple News

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February 13, 2020.

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Fallout at the DOJ: Attorney General William Barr agreed to testify before a Congressional panel next month after the Justice Department intervened in the case of former Trump adviser Roger Stone and recommended a lighter sentence. Trump and his allies say the original request — seven to nine years in prison — was too harsh, while critics accuse the DOJ of abandoning its independence. Los Angeles Times

The head of the Iowa Democratic Party, Troy Price, has resigned following last week’s caucus debacle. Results were delayed because of inconsistencies in reporting, and an official winner still hasn’t been determined. Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, the two front-runners, have requested a recanvass, which starts Sunday. USA TODAY

Coronavirus cases spiked in China after scientists changed the way they diagnose the illness. More than 15,000 new cases were confirmed, underscoring the difficulty in identifying sick patients and containing the spread. The New York Times

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The United States of Tacos

Whether wrapped in corn or flour, stuffed with crackly carnitas or crispy fried fish, one thing is clear: There’s never been a better time to eat tacos. Bon Appétit

People in the News

Olivia Jade’s athletic résumé, which was used to get her into USC, is brazen, confident, and (allegedly) fake. Vanity Fair

All eyes are on Arch Manning, Peyton and Eli’s 15-year-old nephew, to extend the family’s dynasty. Sports Illustrated

Much has been written about Adam Neumann, the founder and former CEO of WeWork. We rarely hear about his wife, Rebekah. Business Insider

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Billions of locusts are swarming East Africa. The U.N. warned the invasion could be the “most devastating plague” in living memory. Fox News

YouTube has been trying to crack down on hoaxes, but rumors about the coronavirus are still going viral. BuzzFeed News

This 26-year-old became a small-town California mayor. Then a jet dumped fuel on her city. Los Angeles Times

Move over, pot: Psychedelic companies are about to go public, and investors are circling. Bloomberg

What’s the deal with airplane food? Here’s a look at the science (and secrets) behind your in-flight meal. Vox

The Last Word

“	Of course there are women here getting Botox. But to speak of it? Non.”

Do French women really have the secret to aging gracefully? Dermatologists weigh in. Vogue

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