Jeffrey Epstein is dead. So what happens now?

Epstein...Iowa...Hong Kong...Oslo shooting...India monsoon

view in browser Monday 08.12.19 The trade war between China and the US is still raging on, but how is it affecting other economies and businesses on the global stage? We'll find out this week. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. By AJ Willingham Jeffrey Epstein    The ramifications of Jeffrey Epstein's death over the weekend are still playing out in Washington. Attorney General William Barr announced the Justice Department is opening an investigation into Epstein's suicide. Meanwhile, President Trump fueled the conspiracy theory machine by promoting a baseless claim that the Clinton family was somehow linked to Epstein's death. The multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker killed himself while in federal custody awaiting trial, and questions linger over why Epstein wasn't under suicide watch at the time of his death. Another question: What will happen to the legal cases against him? Experts say plaintiffs can still sue Epstein's estate, and prosecutors could pursue related criminal cases involving Epstein's associates or employees. Iowa    The 2020 Democrats made their mark on Iowa this weekend, in what was supposed to be a proving ground for the presidential hopefuls. The prospective candidates flipped pork chops at the Iowa State Fair and delivered major speeches, policy proposals -- and gaffes. Despite making a warm impression with voters in the early-voting primary state, Joe Biden also made several errors, referring to "white kids" when he meant "wealthy kids," confusing former British Prime Minister Theresa May with Margaret Thatcher and erroneously stating he was Vice President at the time of last year's Parkland shooting. Gun violence was a major topic for the contenders. In an emotional moment, Democratic candidate Andrew Yang broke down during a town hall on gun violence in Des Moines while talking with a woman who said she lost her daughter to a stray bullet. Sen. Kamala Harris beat back attacks from the NRA over her proposed line of gun reform laws.  Hong Kong    The weeks-long protests flooding Hong Kong have spilled over into Hong Kong's international airport, grounding flights and paralyzing one of Asia's largest air travel hubs. All flights departing from the airport have been cancelled, and stranded travelers are saying there are no staff members to give information or assistance. Some incoming flights are also being grounded or diverted. More than 5,000 protesters are camping out in the airport today, and while there are a few individual claims of police brutality floating about, the scene on the ground is reportedly chaotic but not violent. Oslo mosque shooting    The Norwegian capital of Oslo was on edge this weekend after a man opened fire in a nearby mosque on Saturday. No one was killed in the attack and police reported worshipers were able to overpower the assailant, but the incident still raises serious concerns about the spread of radical right-wing rhetoric. On Sunday, police revealed the suspect, a Norwegian man in his 20s, expressed right-wing sympathies online and praised figures like Vidkun Quisling, the leader of Norway under Nazi occupation during World War II. The shooting is being investigated as a "possible act of terrorism." The suspect has also been charged with the murder of a woman found dead in his home shortly after the attack, identified as the man's 17-year-old stepsister.  India monsoon   Two deadly storms have affected thousands of people in Asia, and the danger isn't over yet. More than 150 are dead after heavy monsoon rains in India caused devastating landslides and floods. More than 165,000 others have been forced to evacuate their homes. In China, at least 32 people have died and 16 more are missing after Typhoon Lekima battered the coast. Most of the victims were killed when torrential downpours caused a landslide which blocked a river, sweeping victims into the water.  Advertisement People are talking about these. Read up. Join in. Simone Biles became the first woman to land a triple-double during a gymnastics competition this weekend Meanwhile, we hurt our backs while grocery shopping  Watching soccer can be good for your health  Guess yelling at the TV for 90 minutes really does burn some calories.  Natural Light is now making hard seltzer For people who think light beer is just, you know, TOO bold and flavorful. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth reportedly separate  Aw, these crazy kids seemed like they were gonna make it.  Woman regrets taking photo with live octopus that bit her face You mess with the octopus, you get the...tentacles?   10,242 The number of firearms, as of Sunday, that New Zealand residents have given up since a nationwide buyback program went into effect on July 13. The buyback program is part of the New Zealand government's response to the Christchurch attacks in March, the worst mass shooting in the country's history.  I understand that the girl is upset and I get that. But her father committed a crime.   Mark Morgan, acting commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, addressing the emotional video of an 11-year-old girl pleading for the return of her father who was detained in the widespread Mississippi ICE raids last week.  Is this real life? A very clever internet user used "deepfake" technology to make over the live-action "Lion King," and the results are pretty impressive! (Click here to view)   Advertisement Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox every weekday at 6AM ET and Sundays at 9AM ET. Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Let us know. We're all about self improvement. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! Sign up to get updates on your favorite CNN Original Series, special CNN news coverage and other newsletters. Copyright © 2019 Cable News Network, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to CNN's 5 Things newsletter.