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The First Votes Cast: It's Iowa Caucus Day, bay-bee! First, a reminder about what that even is. Second, here's what people/polls are saying about Democratic candidates' chances tonight.

Coronavirus on the Move: The first person outside of China has died from the quickly-spreading coronavirus. The victim has recently travelled from Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus, to the Philippines.

London Terror: A man recently released from prison after serving time on terrorism charges was shot dead by police after stabbing several people in South London this weekend. The attack has many in the UK demanding stricter penalties and sentencing related to terrorism charges.

Oh, And: The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl and Donald Trump congratulated the wrong state.

Incorrect: A Republican state representative from Montana claims that the US Constitution calls for socialists to be shot.

Back In Session: Today kicks off Oregon's 35-day legislative session. With 250+ bills already introduced—including sweeping measures to address homelessness, carbon emissions, and mental health care—what can we realistically expect from the short session?

Too Little Too Late: After firing a Portland employee for lending $30 to a man in need on Christmas Eve, US Bank's leadership is admitting it fucked up.

Hate on Trial: Today begins Week 2 of the Jeremey Christian trial over his alleged MAX stabbings. Catch up on last week's proceedings to understand what's at stake.

What Are the Chances: The police officer who shot and killed Koben Henriksen, a homeless man in a mental health crisis, had been commended weeks before for helping calm Henriksen down during a similar incident.

Lillard Time: "There is no player hotter in the NBA right now than Portland's own Damian Lillard," says Mercury contributor Arthur Bradford. Here's why.