Final Iowa Poll: It's Going to Be a Blowout (Newser Sunday Summary)

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January 14, 2024     If You Only Read One Thing Final Iowa Poll: It's Going to Be a Blowout Add to Iowa's snowy, icy, frigid misery of late an apparent landslide during its caucuses on Monday: In the latest and last Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll, former President Trump is way out in front, with nearly half—48%—of caucusgoers saying they'll go his way. Keep reading   Straight Outta DC Biden: 'We Do Not Support Independence' for Taiwan President Biden had a reminder for Taiwan on Saturday, hours after voters chose Lai Ching-te to be their next president. Keep reading   On the World Stage Two Navy SEALs Missing Off Somalia Coast Two US Navy SEALs are missing after conducting a nighttime boarding mission Thursday off the coast of Somalia, according to three US officials. Keep reading   Weekend Jaw-Dropper Father Killed 5-Year-Old, Faked Tears on TV: Charges As a TV news crew recorded the moment in March 1989, a South Carolina man who had joined the police search for his missing 5-year-old son stepped inside a small camping trailer on his property. Keep reading   Wild Card Nature's Taking a Final Toll on This Instagram Star A beloved landmark for selfie-seekers and photographers alike is in its final days. Keep reading   From our sponsors This Is How Much New Windows Should Cost You in 2024 Americans are shocked at how cheap new energy-efficient windows are with this service. Schedule New WIndows >     And Don't Overlook... Who Owns the Most Land in the US? If you're reading this from a studio apartment, please prepare yourself. Keep reading Kansas City Game Was So Cold, Mahomes' Helmet Shattered Patrick Mahomes walked back to the huddle in the third quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs' wild-card playoff win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night, looked around at his teammates and couldn't figure out why they were all staring at him. Keep reading Don't Let Moose Lick Your Car, Canada Warns There are plenty of reasons to exercise caution while driving in winter—and car-licking moose is apparently one of them. Keep reading Killer Swore He Wasn't at Lake. Bug Scientist Proved the Lie Investigators in Italy initially ruled the death of teenager Federica Mangiapelo to be from natural causes. Keep reading Missouri Citizen Sleuth Cracks 10-Year Local Mystery Citizen sleuth James Hinkle has developed a unique set of skills over the years—drone camera operator, rescue diver, and volunteer firefighter—and per the Washington Post, they've helped him crack a 10-year cold case. Keep reading     How You Voted This Week 65% Hilarious Elite Boys School Has a Potty Problem 81% Intriguing Ancient DNA Provides 'Quantum Leap' in Understanding of MS 92% Depressing Principal Who Tried to Distract Shooter Dies 93% Brilliant Animal Shelter Sends Out SOS in Cold Snap, City Responds 84% Scary Plane That Lost Door Plug Had Previous Issues 84% Ridiculous Tickets for College Football Final Are Up in the Stratosphere   This Week's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved