The drama in Iowa, how to buy your way into nobility, and more from Apple News

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It’s February 5, 2020.

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President Trump never mentioned impeachment in his State of the Union address and instead focused on the economy, a pillar of his reelection campaign. But bitter partisanship was still on display: He called out the “radical left” and made several overtures to his base, while Nancy Pelosi ripped up her printed copy of the speech after he finished talking. Trump is expected to be acquitted in today in the Senate impeachment trial. The Hill

Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are leading in Iowa with 71% of precincts reporting, but it’s unclear when full results will be released. The delay, which Democratic officials blamed on a glitch in the app used to submit votes, has prompted soul-searching within the party about embracing new technology. The Washington Post

More Americans were reportedly evacuated from Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly. After Beijing accused the U.S. of stoking fear, the CDC defended its response, calling the situation “unprecedented.” More than 24,000 cases of the virus have been confirmed worldwide. CNN

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Love and Lhotse

Driven by loss, two of the world’s best mountaineers set out to make history — and find answers — in the shadow of Everest.

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People in the News

Meghan Markle has big dreams, and she isn’t letting the Royal Family get in her way. New York Magazine

Here’s what Shakira was doing with her tongue during the Super Bowl halftime show. Fox News

Three decades after a career-threatening scandal, Pee-wee Herman is ready for a reboot — with a dark twist. The Hollywood Reporter

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Did the Oscars tweet out the winners days before the actual event? Vulture

As the new coronavirus spreads, so does xenophobia. Time

No, penguins don’t live at the South Pole — plus more polar myths debunked. National Geographic

Phantom hotel fees can sometimes double the listed price of a room. Lawmakers and travel agencies are pushing back. The Wall Street Journal

For a superior coffee experience, you might want to ditch that giant mug. Epicurious

The Last Word

“	When you come from the red-light district, you don’t get invited to fancy balls or the Oscars. But when you’re a prince you do.”

Even if you weren’t born into nobility, you can buy your way in. Just ask Horst Koch — now Horst Walter Count von Hessen-Homburg. Bloomberg Businessweek

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