A lunar close-up shines on this short work week

Presidents Day ... US-Taliban talks ... Pope hosts top bishops ... Trump's Venezuela speech ... Northam's 'apology tour' ... NBA All-Star Game

view in browser update subscription preferences Sunday 2.17.19 Wow! Your smile this morning cannot be beat! (If that made you grin, be sure to share the love today, on National Random Acts of Kindness Day.) Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Michelle Krupa and Faith Karimi 1 An employee gunned down his coworkers after he lost his job in Illinois, killing five and wounding five officers. 2 In yet another twist to Jussie Smollett's case, new evidence suggests he staged his attack, sources say. 3 President Trump declared a national emergency to get $ for a border wall. Congress is not amused about getting sidelined.  4 The Vatican has dismissed another US cardinal guilty of sexually abusing minors.  Trump gives an address on Venezuela The danger of socialism is the crux of what President Donald Trump is due to say Monday in Miami, though the theme may be more about US politics than anything else. He's also expected to redouble US support for Venezuela's self-declared president, Juan Guaido, who says humanitarian aid will arrive by week's end in his crippled country. They might as well call it I Want to Be President(s) Day While many have a day off work Monday, a half-dozen Democrats competing to unseat Trump in 2020 will crisscross early primary states from New Hampshire to California. Follow their every step at CNN Politics, and watch Sen. Amy Klobuchar in a CNN town hall at 10 p.m. ET. US and Taliban negotiators resume talks The terms of a peace deal framework in the long-running Afghanistan War are on the table starting Monday in Pakistan. Under the proposal, insurgents would vow to prevent Afghanistan from being used as a hub for terrorism in return for a US military withdrawal. The year's largest supermoon rises Early Tuesday morning will be prime viewing time for what's known as a snow moon or hunger moon. The moon will be as close as it ever gets to Earth -- about 221,000 miles -- and will look its biggest and brightest. The Austrian Chancellor visits the White House Trump and Sebastian Kurz will look at "revitalizing the bilateral relationship" when they meet Wednesday. Kurz, Europe's youngest state leader, has made limiting migration a top priority. He also seems keen to strengthen Austria's ties with Russia, where President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday makes his annual address to lawmakers. Top clergy in Rome tackle the abuse scandal Summoned by Pope Francis at a moment of crisis, Catholic bishops from across the globe gather Thursday for a four-day meeting to address systemic child sex abuse. Already, though, confidence in the US church has fallen sharply, with some saying it's too risky to raise children in the faith. Virginia governor goes on an 'apology tour' Gov. Ralph Northam will headline an event dubbed "Faith, Identity and Social Justice." It's part of the Democrat's effort to rebuild credibility after the revelation that his page in a decades-old yearbook shows a photo of someone in blackface and someone in Ku Klux Klan garb. Northam has apologized but denies either figure is him.   Content By: CNN Underscored   Presidents Day is a day to honor George Washington, the first US President. But in recent years, it's also become a full-fledged shopping holiday -- and many of this year's sales have already started. To make shopping easier, CNN Underscored has compiled your complete list of A-to-Z deals that are so good, they even rival Black Friday. When you make a purchase, CNN receives revenue. NBA All-Stars take to the court The Lakers' LeBron James and the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo headline the midseason matchup. Watch at 7 ET tonight on TNT and TBS.   Is black face makeup ever not blackface? The African-American leaders of an iconic Mardi Gras parade say it's OK for float riders -- black and white -- to ink their faces. Not everyone, even in New Orleans, agrees. Wade into that debate and check out more deep dives in CNN's weekend reads.    'The Umbrella Academy' explores super-people problems Check out Ellen Page, Mary J. Blige and what a CNN reviewer calls the "flat-out bonkers eccentricity" of this new Netflix series. Reluctant heroes shine in 'Doom Patrol' It's good when you find your people, even if the common thread is more curse than blessing. "Doom Patrol" is streaming now on DC Universe. Lorena Bobbitt is far more than you remember Her complex and inspiring story is a documentary, now on Amazon.   The Daytona 500 revs up Austin Dillon, William Byron and Ryan Newman are three to watch today as the NASCAR season gets underway in Florida. Coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox.   'Hero in Her Hometown' National Vet Girls ROCK Day is Tuesday, a moment to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who serve in the US armed forces. The whole 5 Things family appreciates their sacrifice, courage and leadership. (Click to listen.)   a couple of notes The 5 Things newsletter takes a day off Monday for the holiday. We'll be back Tuesday morning. While we're all taking a break, check out our newest newsletter sibling, The Good Stuff. Every Saturday, it'll deliver headlines to make you smile, plus stories of fascinating discoveries, inspiring movements and great things happening in your own backyard. You can sign up here. Share Tweet ALL CNN NEWSLETTERS update preferences or unsubscribe CNN Five Things shows up in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET every weekday and at 9 a.m. ET Sundays. Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Let us know. We're all about self-improvement. Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Sign yourself up! 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