T-shirt weather in Antarctica, Macaulay Culkin answers your questions, and more from Apple News

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February 14, 2020.

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Attorney General William Barr said Trump’s tweets “make it impossible” for him to do his job. The surprising rebuke came amid questions about Barr’s independence after he requested a more lenient sentence for former Trump adviser Roger Stone — a move the president praised on Twitter. Barr said Trump “has never asked” him “to do anything in a criminal case.” ABC News

The new coronavirus isn’t going anywhere, according to the director of the CDC: “This virus is probably with us beyond this season, beyond this year.” A 15th case was confirmed in the U.S. yesterday. CNN

It was 69 degrees in Antarctica on Sunday, according to new data. Scientists are reviewing the reading to see if it qualifies as the continent’s warmest-ever temperature. Meanwhile, NOAA said the Earth just had its hottest January on record. The Washington Post

Cover Story

Macaulay Culkin Is Not Like You

The former child star (who goes by “Mack”) opens up about quitting drugs, trying for kids with his “lady,” and saying goodbye to Michael Jackson. Esquire

Wait, What?

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter revealed that no, he didn’t actually eat 40 pizzas in 30 days. Eater

This marsupial has so much sex during mating season that it goes blind and dies. Now it’s got even bigger worries. WIRED

Rats are known for overrunning sewers and dumpsters. Turns out they’ll eat your car too. The Washington Post

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

A high-profile murder investigation is gripping the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho. CNN

Think you know where California is? Think again. Los Angeles Times

Ponzi schemes have hit their highest level in a decade, suggesting the next Bernie Madoff–level scam could be around the corner. CNBC

Can billions of dollars (and lemon-scented stations) get Americans into trains? Bloomberg

Happy Valentine’s Day: Curl up tonight with one of these 10 wintertime rosés. FOOD & WINE

The Last Word

“	We knew they had cooked the books.”

The Trump administration's attempt to kill one of America’s biggest climate protections has been a complete debacle — and could have global consequences. The Atlantic

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