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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
Queen Elizabeth supports Prince Harry and Meghan
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has agreed to a "period of transition" due to Prince Harry and Meghan seeking to move to Canada after stepping down as senior members of the royal family. The couple will split their time between Canada and the United Kingdom. The Queen had a meeting and expressed that she preferred the couple to remain full-time. However, she understood the reasons they desired to live a more independent life. BBC stated there are more decisions to make.
Queen Elizabeth II has released an official statement regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from the royal family: "My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family." https://t.co/I6xXH0bhgB pic.twitter.com/C0hrikgKKH
— E! News (@enews) January 13, 2020
Oscar Snubs of 2020
This year is the 92nd Academy Awards but there are shocking snubs and surprises. The list includes Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and many more. The Oscars will air on February 9 at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET.
The most shocking snubs and surprises of the 2020 Oscar nominations https://t.co/9I8jaEATjK
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 13, 2020
Bernie Sanders told Elizabeth Warren, ‘a woman can't win’
A few sources reported that Sanders told Warren that he doesn't think a woman can win the presidential election in a private meeting back in December of 2018. Warren stated that she met with Sanders to discuss their plans for the 2020 election. Sanders is upset and claims, "It's sad that, three weeks before the Iowa caucus and a year after that private conversation, staff who weren't in the room are lying about what happened." The next Democratic debate airs on Tuesday at 9 PM ET
Sources say Bernie Sanders told Elizabeth Warren during a 2018 discussion about running for president that a woman can't win https://t.co/ZauMSDCWuQ pic.twitter.com/4UnM2AblDc
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 13, 2020
