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Sunday 2.11.18
Dear readers,
You're probably surprised to see our newsletter in your inbox on a Sunday. This is something we're experimenting with because so many of you have said you'd like a weekend edition. We're test-driving a few ideas below and really want your feedback about what else you'd like to see. So, send us your suggestions
Thanks,
Your 5 Things family.
Do you want a recap, like this, of ...

 
The Winter Olympics started in Pyeongchang, South Korea ... The Dow saw its worst point-drop in history ... A deadly earthquake rocked Taiwan ... A cherry red Tesla roadster went into orbit around the sun ... Gerber named its first spokesbaby with Down syndrome ... Top White House staffer Rob Porter resigned amid spousal abuse allegations ... The federal government shut down very briefly before Congress OK'd a new $300 billion to-do list ... And the President refused to release the Democratic rebuttal to the GOP's FBI memo.
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Or a preview, like this, of ...

 
Monday: Official portraits of former President Barack and Michelle Obama are revealed at the Smithsonian ... And the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicks off.
Tuesday: Last call for king cake. Happy Mardi Gras!
Wednesday: Giving up chocolate for Lent? Sorry. It's Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday ... Also, an alleged serial killer who police say buried remains in planting pots is due in court in Toronto ... And Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin spring training workouts.
Thursday: The man who says he sold tracer ammunition to the Las Vegas gunman is due in federal court on a charge related to armor-piercing bullets.
Friday: Marvel's stereotype-busting superhero flick "Black Panther" finally opens in theaters ... Happy Chinese New Year! It's 4716, the year of the Dog.
 
We'll tell you about ...

It was one of America's most bizarre crimes. Now, it's a CNN docuseries. "The Radical Story of Patty Hearst" premieres tonight at 9 ET. And if you're looking for a great new podcast, check out CNN's Brian Stelter and Jeffrey Toobin in "Patty Has a Gun: The Life and Crimes of Patricia Hearst."
 
We'll offer some suggestions if you want to ...

Fourth-grader Jerome Robinson's behavior often got so bad, his teacher wanted to quit. Then, she became his mom. Let their story -- one of CNN's Weekend Reads -- warm your heart.
 
And we'll give you a little something if you're just in the mood to jam:
Queen - We Will Rock You (Fast) [Official Lyric Video] [Queen On Air]
Can you keep up?
Queen apparently recorded a "fast version" of "We Will Rock You." It's our new ode to crossing the finish line in record time. 
(Click to view.)
We could also try something else: You could send us questions about the news during the week that we answer on Sundays. 

Whether you dug today's experiment or have an idea that's a million times better, please drop us a line. We love hearing from you.  Have a great week.
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