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The Short List   Saturday, January 11 Good morning, friends of The Short List! We just double checked and it's Saturday, not Thursday. Sorry about that other Short List you saw in your inbox this morning.  Care for some news to enjoy with your coffee? That was a rhetorical question, because we know you do.  • Modern day debtors prison? Many states are reconsidering the practice of jailing the poor, but debtors prisons are alive and well in Mississippi. • A town built on firearms: For 200 years, this village has made guns. To stay afloat, it has to keep making guns. • Are you hearing this, Alexa? Why is recording what we say to our voice assistants such a big deal to Amazon, Google and Apple? And now, more news to get your weekend brewing: 👇 'Megxit': Is Meghan to blame for royal shocker? Lots of shouting in social media and press about 'Megxit' as Duchess Meghan gets blame for decision of Sussexes to change their royal roles. Horror in midair: The moments around Iran's plane crash More US schools teach in Spanish Iran got its revenge but the US Navy is still a target Oscars: Who's in for sure, who may get snubbed The U.S. raid that left dozens of Afghan children dead Baby kangaroos need pouches; sewing groups step up Marijuana psychosis treatment tough to find Why 950 earthquakes have hit Puerto Rico in 2020 4 tricks that actually help ramp up retirement savings Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102