January 31, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode

In our news wrap Friday, the United Kingdom has officially left the European Union, after three and a half years of political wrangling. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Brexit's arrival in a televised speech. Also, the novel coronavirus outbreak has killed nearly 250 people and infected 11,000 in China. Several major U.S. airlines are halting flights to and from the country as a precaution.

On Friday, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on travel to the U.S. from six countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Nigeria. It is also barring people from Sudan and Tanzania from participating in the U.S. Diversity Visa Program, which awards green cards to immigrants. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Farhana Khera, president and executive director of Muslim Advocates.

Three days before the Iowa caucuses, 11 candidates remain in the 2020 Democratic primary. Polls indicate that many likely caucus participants are still undecided about whom they will support. In a state that is predominantly white, the candidates are striving to appeal to its growing minority population -- and position themselves as able to beat President Trump. Stephanie Sy reports.

On Friday, family, friends and the NewsHour community -- both past and present -- said goodbye to one of our co-founders. Jim Lehrer, who died January 23 at the age of 85, was honored with a ceremony at the National United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. Here are some remembrances of Jim from those who knew and loved him best.