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1. Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years

   Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

2. Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein in congressional hearing

   A video released by members of Congress shows Maxwell, the jailed associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refusing to answer questions about the late sex offender.

3. Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video

   Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

4. Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead

   Homeless shelter capacity has been increased following a period of freezing temperatures in the city.

5. 'We are at an hour of desperation' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help for missing mother

   The video appeal came hours before a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV hosts's mum.