February 5, 2001
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2020: United States President Donald Trump is acquitted by the United States Senate in his first impeachment trial.
- 2019: Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his visit to Abu Dhabi.
- 2016: New Zealand politician Steven Joyce is hit by a flung rubber dildo in a Waitangi Day protest.
- 2009: The United States Navy guided missile cruiser Port Royal ran aground (pictured) on a coral reef off the island of Oahu.
2020
- High
- 36°F
- Low
- 27°F
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 27 km/h
It Wasn't Me
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Rain Man
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Spirited Away
Shrek
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2001
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