The first voting contest of 2020 Democratic primary campaign takes place today with the Iowa caucuses. The most recent polls show a tight race for the top spot. Source

A bar & grill hosting tonight’s Democratic presidential contest is large enough to fit the town’s entire population – and is run by a Republican Source

There are three new confirmed cases of coronavirus in California, south of San Francisco. The total number of cases in the U.S. is now 11. According to a new report, there are more than 17,000 cases worldwide. Ramy Inocencio reports that the death toll in China has risen to 362, more than the number of people who died there due to the SARS epidemic in 2003. Source

The Kansas City Chiefs pull off their third consecutive double-digit comeback to beat the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LIV. Also, the 2020 election officially kicks off Monday in Iowa, where Democratic voters will gather for their nominating caucuses. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Ukrainian leader cites air traffic control exchange as proof that Iran, “knew from the start that our plane was shot down.” Source

While President Trump technically has two Republican challengers, all eyes will be on the Democratic nominees, who are locked in a tight race. Source

Just 41 of the 3,979 pledged national delegates available in the primary calendar are at stake in Iowa. A candidate needs 1,991 pledged delegates to win the nomination. Source

Annie Sandifer’s family members plead with gunman to come forward; baby boy, delivered at 26 weeks, was in stable condition Source

But as the figures rise fast and the 1st death is confirmed outside China, the U.S. government has declared a public health emergency and cut travel links. Source

In tweet congratulating team after its Super Bowl win, he said it’s based in Kansas. But it’s actually based in Missouri. Source