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10 Things to Know for Today

Posted January 29, 2018 6:00 am

By The Associated Press

Bruno Mars accepts the award for record of the year for "24K Magic" at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. THE CHALLENGE OF THE PRESIDENT'S BIG SPEECH

His first State of the Union address on Tuesday may show whether President Trump can deliver not only a stately oration but also stay on track as the White House rolls out policies building on it.

2. WHO WAS THE BIG WINNER AT THE GRAMMYS

Bruno Mars won all six awards he was nominated for on a night where artists addressed sexual harassment and abuse, Trump, immigration and gun violence.

3. TRUMP'S STYLE CONCERNING TO REPUBLICAN DONORS

The conservative movement's elite money men are worried that the president's undisciplined behavior is clouding his achievements and could harm the GOP's chances in the 2018 midterms.

4. HOW THE LEADER OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IS COPING

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from Trump, antipathy from employees and even calls from fellow Republicans for him to resign.

5. ISLAMIC STATE TARGETS KABUL INSTITUTION

Militants attacked soldiers guarding a military academy in the Afghan capital, killing at least 11 troops and wounding 16.

6. PERSONAL MOTIVATION BEHIND CAR WASH SHOOTING

A man suspected of gunning down four people in Pennsylvania was driven by jealousy, according to family members of the shooting victims.

7. SURVIVORS OF HURRICANE MARIA FACE CHALLENGES IN STARTING OVER

Around the U.S., many Puerto Ricans are adrift in hotels because of the Sept. 20 storm. Spared from the misery of its aftermath on the island, the transition has often proved to be difficult, disruptive and expensive

8. CYBERSPACE IS CURSE AND BLESSING FOR TEHRAN

The "halal net," is the Iranian government's locally-controlled version of the internet, regulating the flow of information while hoping to generate economic benefits

9. HOW SAFER WINTER TRAVEL IS HARMING THE ENVIRONMENT

Experts who fear road salt is starting to take a toll on the nation's waterways, putting everything from fish and frogs to microscopic zooplankton at risk.

10. WHO IS TRADING IN THE OCTAGON FOR THE RING

Ronda Rousey has ditched UFC for WWE, officially making the anticipated jump to wrestling night with a surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia.

In this Jan. 23, 2018 photo, Leslie Rivera, right, sits with her children, from left, Aaron, Kiara and Yandeliz during an interview in their hotel room at the Rodeway Inn in Tampa, Florida, where they're living after Hurricane Maria destroyed their home in Puerto Rico. "I feel like I am on the streets because I have no clothes. I have nothing for my kids," said Rivera, who was approved for subsidized housing and expects to be settled soon. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) The Associated Press

Afghan security personnel detain a suspect at the site of an attack on the Marshal Fahim military academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Militants attacked an Afghan army unit guarding the military academy on Monday, officials said. Hours later, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the assault. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) The Associated Press

This circa 1940s photo released by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation archives shows salt being applied for anti-icing on a New Hampshire roadway. Some 20 million tons of salt is dispersed every year on American roads. Scientists in 2018 are starting to raise concerns about road salt's impact on the environment, especially drinking water, because lakes and streams near roads are showing elevated levels of sodium and chloride. (New Hampshire Department of Transportation via AP) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2016, file photo, Amanda Nunes, right, connects with Ronda Rousey in the first round of their women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts bout at UFC 207, in Las Vegas. Rousey is in South America to film the action thriller "Mile 22" with Mark Wahlberg and John Malkovich. She has not fought since she suffered a 48-second loss to Nunes at UFC 207. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) The Associated Press

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