We may see a glimmer in the US-China trade tunnel

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view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 1.12.20 A meteor shower is a dazzling show. Glimpsed from space -- thanks to astronaut Christina Koch -- it's Earth like you've never seen before. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa & Faith Karimi Flooding and power outages are still an issue in parts of the US as a deadly storm tapers off.  US troops knew Iran would strike their Iraq base so they hid in bunkers hours before missiles hit.  Iranians are protesting after their military said it shot down a jetliner by mistake, killing 176 people.  The queen's asked senior royals to gather tomorrow to discuss the fate of Prince Harry and Meghan.   In a letter to her party, Nancy Pelosi signaled she's close to hitting send on impeachment articles.  Northern Ireland recognizes same-sex marriage The UK nation must make same-sex marriage legal by Monday under a change imposed from London. Because couples reportedly have to give 28 days' notice of their plan to marry, the first same-sex weddings are expected during the week of Valentine's Day.   Boeing's new CEO takes over David Calhoun officially takes the reins Monday at the embattled plane maker. His predecessor misjudged challenges that the company still faces, including the 737 Max's problems, missed deadlines and halted production. The deadly crash of a Ukrainian airliner in Iran also could spell trouble. 2020 Dems face off before primary balloting starts The first debate of this election year is Tuesday at Drake University in Iowa. It's the final in-person showdown before the state's February 3 caucuses kick off primary voting. CNN and the Des Moines Register host. Key issues are sure to be US-Iran relations and impeachment. Watch at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. Trump inks a trade agreement with China The President is expected to sign the Phase One deal with China Wednesday in a White House ceremony with high-level Chinese reps. The sides say the package includes more purchases of American farm goods by China, some easing of US tariffs, and intellectual property and currency terms.   Farmers and ranchers meet in Texas The American Farm Bureau conference begins Friday in Austin. The meeting for the past two years has featured remarks by President Trump, including about migrant workers and broadband access. If he stops by again, he could face a constituency skeptical of his trade negotiations with China. The Women's March descends on Washington In its third year, the procession Saturday in front on the White House aims not only to oust Trump from office but also to end violence against women and support reproductive, LGBTQ and workers' rights. Sister marches are planned across the US and beyond. The Vettys honor American veterans Former Seattle Seahawks player and US Army Green Beret Nate Boyer is due to host the 5th Annual Veterans Awards on Saturday. The accolades, from the Academy of United States Veterans, are given in categories including leadership, employment and education.   Advertisement 'Tis (still) the season for awards shows This time it's the Critics' Choice Awards, giving those who make a living evaluating Hollywood another chance to pass judgment. Eddie Murphy and Kristen Bell are up for special recognition. Watch at 7 ET on The CW.   The 'Frozen' village is giving tourists the cold shoulder Just 780 people live in the Alpine village of Hallstatt, Austria. But as many as 10,000 tourists reportedly visit a day. Learn how locals deal with this double-edged sword of tourism. And peruse the rest of CNN's weekend reads.   Oscar nominees are unveiled Finalists for the 92nd Academy Awards are set to be announced Monday, though shortlists in nine categories are out already. Watch at 8:18 a.m. ET at the academy's site. Statuettes get handed out February 9 in Hollywood. 'Bad Boys II' finally gets a sequel After 17 years, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back Friday in "Bad Boys for Life," rated R. If that feels like an excruciatingly long wait, check out these other film franchises that took a generation (or more) off between takes. Robert Downey Jr. talks to the animals "Dolittle," a reimagining of the classic tale of a man's dangerous mission to save the young Queen of England, hits theaters Friday. It's rated PG.   NFL contenders take a step toward the Super Bowl Divisional action continues today with Texans at Chiefs at 3:05 p.m. ET on CBS, and Seahawks at Packers at 6:40 p.m. ET on Fox. The College Football Playoff National Championship is here LSU faces off Monday against reigning champ Clemson in the playoff's sixth installment, just down the road from Baton Rouge at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Watch at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Conor McGregor returns to UFC action The powerhouse is due to face Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Saturday in Las Vegas. McGregor has been out of commission since his 2018 defeat. Watch at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view.   The soundtrack of the American experience From "Oh, Susanna!" to "My Old Kentucky Home," the songs of Stephen Foster reflect a romanticized -- and often painful -- time in American history. Still, Foster is known as the "father of American music," and Monday's anniversary of his death in 1864 is recognized by federal law. (Click here to listen.) Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox every weekday at 6 a.m. ET and on Sundays at 9 a.m. ET. 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