Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers.
1. ‘WE WILL PROVE WORTHY OF THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY’
After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivers a more unifying message, seeking to reassure Americans he’s ready to govern a divided nation.
2. HOW ANTI-TRUMP PROTESTERS HOPE TO KEEP MOVEMENT ALIVE
Organizers of the marches that drew hundreds of thousands of participants across the U.S. promise more actions soon — but offer few details.
3. DEADLY STORMS RAKE SOUTHEAST FOR SECOND DAY
Severe weather leaves at least 16 dead and dozens injured in Georgia and Mississippi.
4. WHO IS AMONG FIRST WORLD LEADERS TO GET WHITE HOUSE INVITE
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s accepted an invitation to visit Washington next month in hopes of forging a “common vision” for the region with President Trump.
5. SAN ANTONIO MALL SHOOTING LEAVES 1 DEAD, OTHERS INJURED
Police say a “good Samaritan” who tried to intervene during a robbery is dead, and three others were shot and injured.
6. WHAT CAUSED GALAXY NOTE 7 FIRES
Samsung confirms problems with the design and manufacturing of batteries in its premium smartphones led them to overheat and catch fire.
7. TRUMP’S ‘RUNNING WAR’ ON MEDIA RAISES TRUST ISSUES
The new president calls journalists “the most dishonest human beings on Earth,” and his press secretary blames reporters for what he says were low attendance estimates at the inauguration.
8. CAR CRASHES IN DOMINICAN KILL CURRENT, FORMER MAJOR LEAGUERS
Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte die in separate traffic accidents in their native Dominican Republic.
9. COMPUTER PROBLEM GROUNDS UNITED US FLIGHTS
A company official says an “IT issue” caused a ground stop on all domestic flights.
10. FALCONS, PATRIOTS HEAD TO SUPER BOWL
Atlanta routs Green Bay 44-21 and New England rips the Steelers 36-17 to reach the NFL title game.
