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Scientists dive into 'Midnight Zone' to study dark ocean

By JAMES BROOKS Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) —  A team of scientists  is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean — into a "Midnight Zone" where light barely reaches but life still thrives.

Trump impeachment acquittal on track ahead of Senate vote

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Boat company closing Iowa plant; work going to Indiana plant

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A pontoon boat company plans to close its Iowa plant and move production to an Indiana location, officials said.

About 45 employees will lose their jobs at the Misty Harbor plant in Fort Dodge, The Messenger reported.

Trump to unveil his Middle East peace plan amid skepticism

By ARON HELLER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to unveil his administration's much-anticipated Middle East peace plan in the latest American venture to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Mongolia closes border, China extends holiday to fight virus

By JOE McDONALD Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday expanded its sweeping efforts to contain a deadly virus, extending the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and avoid spreading infection as the death toll rose to 81. 

Alabama fire chief confirms deaths as fire destroys 35 boats

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) — Boaters leaped into the water to escape an explosive fire that consumed at least 35 vessels docked along the Tennessee River early Monday.

Ex-pharmaceutical exec gets 5 1/2 years for pushing opioid

By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — The founder of an Arizona pharmaceutical company was ordered to spend 5 1/2 years in prison Thursday for orchestrating a bribery and kickback scheme prosecutors said helped fuel the opioid crisis.

Mayor, police pledge action after deadly Seattle shooting

By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — A shootout in downtown Seattle that left a woman dead and a 9-year-old boy injured was the third violent incident this week in a part of the city long known for rampant drug use and street unrest.

Middle school students to compete Saturday at Indiana Future City Regional Competition

    Middle school students will compete in teams Saturday at the 19th Indiana Future City Regional Competition to demonstrate why engineering and technology are so important in the pursuit of clean water. The winning team will represent Indiana at national finals later this year.

Giuliani associate: Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press