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From Sen. Corey Baker dropping out of the 2020 presidential race to the long list of Oscar surprises and snubs, here are the latest stories trending on your timeline.
Sen. Corey Booker drops out of 2020 presidential race
Sen. Corey Booker announced on Monday that he would no longer run for the Democratic presidential nomination after he failed to qualify for the upcoming democratic debate in Iowa. The New Jersey Senator entered the race, last February, with tremendous support but fell short of monetary support for the debate that's scheduled on Tuesday. NBC News reported, Booker made his public announcement after he held a staff call at his campaign headquarters in Newark, New Jersey.
It’s with a full heart that I share this news—I’m suspending my campaign for president.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) January 13, 2020
To my team, supporters, and everyone who gave me a shot—thank you. I am so proud of what we built, and I feel nothing but faith in what we can accomplish together. pic.twitter.com/Fxvc549vlJ
'Bad Boys' Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were named honorary Miami officers
Actors, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were named honorary Miami officers on Monday morning. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Chief Jorge Colina announced them as honorary Miami officers and granted them real police badges. They also gave them the key to the city. Jan. 12 was also proclaimed as Bad Boys for Life Day in the city.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence received the key to the city and were named Honorary police officers by Mayor Francis Suarez and Chief Jorge Colina. They’ve earned their police badges and are always welcome here in Miami. pic.twitter.com/qdiAvWmh3F
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) January 13, 2020
