Super Bowl LIV, Black History Month, Groundhog Day: 5 things to know this weekend

49ers, Chiefs battle it out in Super Bowl LIV

We almost said out of habit that Sunday's Super Bowl LIV features the New England Patriots and Tom Brady . . . but no. This time it's the San Francisco 49ers meet the Kansas City Chiefs with a marquee matchup of quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Patrick Mahomes. Of course, the Super Bowl is much more than the big dudes running around the field. There's the halftime show with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, the South Florida scene . . . and the TV commercials! On the somber side, there are sure to be tributes to departed NBA star Kobe Bryant. Kick off from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, is at 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX).

• The staff picks are in: Who is going to win Super Bowl LIV?
• All about the game: 32 things you need to know about Super Bowl LIV
• Halftime headliners: JLo, Shakira ready to rock
• Miami moments: City hosting its 11th Super Bowl

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Democratic senators hit the trail as impeachment trial will resume Monday

The Senate rejected subpoenas for witnesses or documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, clearing the way for a vote on the verdict. The Senate will take the weekend off and reconvene on Monday with the beginning of closing arguments. The largely party-line vote of 51-49 on witnesses was expected. The 47 Democrats needed at least four Republicans to join them to call witnesses. Only two Republicans, Susan Collins and Mitt Romney, did so. The weekend lull in action will allow three Democratic senators running for president — Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar — to go to Iowa and campaign ahead of Monday's caucuses. A fourth senator also running, Michael Bennet, will spend the weekend in New Hampshire. 

• Friday announcement: Murkowski a 'no' vote on calling witnesses
• Visual breakdown: How senators voted to reject witnesses
• 'Unprompted': Bolton signaled to Dem that Yovanovitch's ouster was improper 
• Could multiple candidates 'win' Iowa? New rules make it possible

Coronavirus emergency declared, new temporary rules take effect

The Trump administration declared the coronavirus outbreak to be a public health emergency in the United States, setting quarantines of Americans who have recently been to certain parts of China and a series of other restrictions set to take effect at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. U.S. citizens who have been in China's Hubei province during the past 14 days are returning to the U.S. will undergo health screenings and be monitored during mandatory quarantines of up to 14 days, officials said. The CDC said it was the first quarantine order issued by the federal government in over 50 years. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced a temporary suspension of entry into the U.S. of foreign nationals who pose a risk for coronavirus transmission. In addition, as a precaution, any U.S. citizen who has been anywhere else in mainland China will be screened when they return for evidence of symptoms.

• Few details released: Who has the coronavirus and where have they been?
• 'Do not travel' advisory for China: All your travel questions answered
• Coronavirus is spreading: And so is anti-Chinese sentiment and xenophobia
• More information: Everything you need to know about coronavirus

Coronavirus explained: Symptoms, spread, treatment

Coronavirus has spread from Wuhan, China, to countries across the world. But how do you know you have it? Here are some signs to watch out for.

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Black History Month kicks off 

February is Black History Month, and Paste BN will be publishing several stories related to the 1619 Project, as well as pieces regarding voting rights. This commemorative month aims to recognize and understand major moments and figures in African American history, as well as those continuing to pioneer the way. It is also a time to delve deeper into the many issues facing the African American community today. 

• Experience the harrowing journey of the first enslaved Africans to land in America
• Want the real truth about slavery?: Try these books, movies for kids, adults
• The US is grappling with its history of slavery. The blueprint for dealing with it? Some say Brown University
• Pam’s family enslaved black people. Wanda believes her ancestor was one of them. They met, and are confronting a painful history

Did slavery start in 1619?

Mary Elliott of the National Museum of African American History and Culture dispels myths associated with slavery.

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Groundhog Day 2020: How likely is it the groundhog sees his shadow?

According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog sees his shadow on Sunday, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. But with below-freezing temperatures at the start of the week, to temperatures in the mid-40s by the end, meteorologists aren't quite sure what Phil's going to predict. At this point, it's kind of a toss-up. But for betting, perhaps, they suspect Phil won't see his shadow because of cloudy skies in the forecasts – predicting an early spring for the second straight year. The prediction will take place on Sunday in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  

• A robot rodent instead of Groundhog Day’s Phil? Club organizers reply to PETA's request
• 2020 presidential election: Could the groundhog predict who's going to win in November? Find out.
• Punxsutawney Phil has an "inner circle"? 5 bizarre things you didn't know about this quirky tradition 

Why Groundhog Day likely predicts more winter weather

An earlier version of this video misidentified the first day of spring.

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