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A woman in a face mask walks on a deserted Ocean Drive last week in Miami Beach, Fla. War game simulation in the early 2000s foresaw an overwhelmed health care industry struggling to respond to unprecedented demand.

Years Before The Pandemic, War Games Predicted A 'Global Tempest'

In the early 2000s, war games about pandemics popped up. But participants say the outbreak threat couldn't compete with more visible national security concerns such as wars and terrorist attacks.

On the edge of this southern beech tree forest, photographer Andria Hautamaki has just enough cell service to use her phone as a mobile hotspot, and then share the connection with her computer.

In Chilean Patagonia During COVID-19, 'Isolation Leads To A Sense Of Precariousness'

Photographer Andria Hautamaki is used to limited connectivity, living on an off-grid ranch in Chilean Patagonia. Now, her access to the Internet and other humans is further reduced.

The Week In Politics: Impeachment Inquiry Enters A New Arena

The Judiciary Committee takes up impeachment, and the president has a chance to present a defense if he wants to. Meanwhile, there's more jockeying for position in the Democratic race.

Hazmat suits hang next to the canal that leads from Balaklava Bay to the heart of the underground base.

Now A Museum, This USSR Submarine Base Was Built To Endure U.S. Nukes — And Retaliate

A once-secret underground naval base in Crimea designed to preserve Soviet submarines in case of a nuclear attack is now a museum with an anti-American message.

Trump, Putin Meet For 2 Hours In Helsinki

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were slated to meet one-on-one without aides for 90 minutes but it lasted longer. They're continuing their summit with some top advisers.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders greets people at a campaign field office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sanders is the slight favorite to win the caucuses, and he hopes it vaults him to the Democratic nomination.

Iowa Is About To Reshape The Presidential Race — Here's What You Need To Know

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite heading into the caucuses, but polls have shown a tightly jumbled race at the top. Here are key questions and answers about Monday night.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Screw-top Tuna, Honda Ramen and Be My Wingman.

U.S. Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard As A Foreign Terrorist Group

David Greene talks to Brian Hook, a top State Department policy adviser on Iran, about the Trump administration labeling a wing of the Iranian military as a foreign terrorist organization.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is launching a new PAC to boost Republican women candidates well before they get to the general election.

Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender 'Crisis'

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump's impact is a matter of dispute in the party.

Summer Campbell (from left), Geovanny Mejia and Justin Daniels, students at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Va., are talking about the recent scandals unfolding at their state Capitol.

'He Should Have Known Not To Do This': Richmond Students Talk About Northam

The situation around the top elected officials in Richmond, Va., is perplexing to many, including students and teachers in the state. Some are seizing the moment to talk about it.

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