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VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS — In the course of a single, 24-hour span, New Yorkers of all stripes — a doctor, an actor, a bodega owner and others — negotiate life in a city utterly transformed by a virus. UPCOMING: 2,400 words, photos, video by 10 a.m. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-DOCTOR; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-PARAMEDIC; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-TAXI DRIVER; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-CONCIERGE; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-RABBI; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-BROADWAY VETERAN; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-BODEGA OWNER; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-TV HOST; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-FUNERAL DIRECTOR; VIRUS OUTBREAK-24 HOURS-MEALS ON WHEELS.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BIRTH-CONTROL-IN-LOCKDOWN — Lockdowns imposed to curb the coronavirus’ spread have put millions of women in Africa, Asia and elsewhere out of reach of birth control and other sexual and reproductive health needs. Confined to their homes with their husbands and others, they face unwanted pregnancies and little idea of when they can reach the outside world again. By Cara Anna. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK — As the Easter holiday approaches, world leaders and health officials are fervently warning that the hard-won gains in the fight against the coronavirus must not be jeopardized by relaxing social distancing. By Geir Moulson, Elena Becatoros and Nick Perry. SENT: 1,180 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-THE-LATEST.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-POLITICS OF BLAME — President Donald Trump turns to a familiar political strategy as he grapples with the coronavirus pandemic: deflect, deny and direct blame elsewhere. Trump is trying to distance his White House from the mounting death totals by cycling through a long list of possible scapegoats. By Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 990 words, photos. Also see MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK below.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
ELECTION 2020 — Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against Trump this fall, the former vice president’s place on the general election ballot cemented by Bernie Sanders’ decision to end his campaign. A general election campaign that will almost certainly be the most expensive and among the nastiest in U.S. history is underway. By National Political Writer Steve Peoples. SENT: 990 words, photos.
Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
APOLLO 13 ANNIVERSARY — Apollo 13′s astronauts never gave a thought to their mission number as they blasted off for the moon 50 years ago. Even when their oxygen tank ruptured two days later — on April 13. Jim Lovell and Fred Haise insist they’re not superstitious. They even use 13 in their email addresses. By Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn. SENT: 1,280 words, photos. With APOLLO 13 ANNIVERSARY-QUOTES.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-PREPARATIONS — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients. SENT: 690 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CENTENARIAN SURVIVOR — To recover from the coronavirus, as she did, Ada Zanusso of Italy recommends courage and faith, the same qualities that have served her well in her nearly 104 years. SENT: 690 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-RACE — As the coronavirus tightens its grip across the country, it is cutting a particularly devastating swath through an already vulnerable population — black Americans. SENT: 1,320 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — The Trump administration issues new guidelines to make it easier for essential workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 get back to work — if they have no symptoms. SENT: 990 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TAIWAN-WHO CHIEF — Taiwan’s foreign ministry strongly protests accusations from the head of the World Health Organization that the self-governing island was linked to and condoned racist personal attacks on him. SENT: 580 words, photo.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-YESTERDAY’S-SKILLS — The coronavirus has shuttered many small businesses that do our work and supply our things. SENT: 980 words, photo.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRITAIN — Britons brace for several more weeks in lockdown as Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in a London hospital after three nights in intensive care for treatment of his coronavirus infection. SENT: 340 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BORDER ENFORCEMENT — The Trump administration has quietly shut down the nation’s asylum system for the first time in decades amid the coronavirus. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-VIRGINIA-GOVERNOR — Governors have become increasingly important in battling the coronavirus, but only one of them is a doctor — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. SENT: 810 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Iran’s supreme leader is suggesting that mass gatherings in the Islamic Republic may be barred through the holy Muslim fasting month Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 700 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-DUBAI-BOOZE-DELIVERY — Dubai’s two major alcohol distributors partner to offer home delivery of beer, spirits and wine as the new coronavirus now threatens a crucial source of tax and general revenue for the rulers of this Islamic city-state. SENT: 950 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-AUSTRALIA-CRUISE-SHIP — Police wearing protective gear board a cruise ship to seize evidence and question crew members of the vessel linked to hundreds of coronavirus infections and 15 deaths across Australia. SENT: 330 words, photos.
AP’s CORONAVIRUS PODCAST, “Ground Game: Inside the Outbreak,” today looks at how a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York contracted COVID-19 and what that mean for virus transmission between humans and animals and vice versa. Listen to the podcast after 3 p.m. at https://appodcasts.com/category/ground-game/. Embed code is available on AP Coverage Plan.
A separate wire advisory has also been sent detailing AP’s complete coronvirus coverage.
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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
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OBIT-TRIPP — Linda Tripp, whose tapes exposed Clinton affair, dies at 70. SENT: 660 words, photos.
BUCCANEERS-BRADY-STERN — Tom Brady: It was “just time" to leave Patriots for a new challenge. SENT: 900 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-FEEDING THOSE IN NEED — D.C. activists team up to feed the needy under lockdown. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-IRAN-PHOTO ESSAY — Virus stills Iran’s frenetic capital. SENT: 300 words, photos.
JOSH-HAMILTON-ARRESTED — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14. SENT: 580 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ROAMING WHALES — With humans away, the whales will play. SENT: 290 words.
RUSSIA-FIRE — Fire at a Moscow retirement home kills four, leaves 16 injured. SENT: 170 words.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-LONG DISTANCE CONGRESS — Congress considers ways to govern from afar during the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 1,000 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — Congress in standoff on virus aid, but first checks coming.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-NICARAGUA — International health officials are warning that the Nicaraguan government’s perplexing weekslong refusal to take measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus is heightening the risk of an epidemic in Central America even as neighboring countries take tough action. SENT: 990 words, photos.
IRAQ-POLITICS — Iraq’s intelligence chief was appointed the country’s third prime minister-designate in just over a month after the resignation of the most recent candidate amid political infighting. SENT: 580 words, photo.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-RURAL-INDIANA — Three southeast Indiana counties have among the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rates in the country. SENT: 910 words, photos, video.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-JOB-MARKET-SNAPSHOT — The government is set to report another shocking level of unemployment claims even after nearly 10 million people applied for benefits in the previous two weeks because of business shutdowns from the coronavirus. By Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber. SENT: 640 words, photos.
FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Stock markets pushed higher in Europe and Asia on hopes that the pandemic was reaching a peak in some economies, while the price of oil rose as major crude-producing countries prepared to discuss output cuts. By Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach. SENT: 790 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SMALL-BUSINESS-RELIEF-Q&A — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns. By Business Writers Joyce M. Rosenberg And Ken Sweet. SENT: 1,040 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-AIR TRAVEL — The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus. By Airlines Writer David Koenig. SENT: 650 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOME BUYING STRUGGLES — Would-be home sellers and buyers in the United States as well as in Europe are caught in the grip of a pandemic that has upended the housing market just as it was entering the busy spring season. SENT: 1,050 words, photo.
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RUSSIA-SPACE STATION — A U.S.-Russian space crew blasts off to the International Space Station following a tight quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 460 words, photos.
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JIM NANTZ-SILENT SPRING — Jim Nantz, the voice of the Final Four and the Masters, is home just like everyone else while the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the sports world on pause. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 910 words, photos.
AP WAS THERE—1975 MASTERS — The 1975 Masters, which featured a back-nine battle among Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller and eventual winner Jack Nicklaus, was rated the fourth-best championship at Augusta National by a panel of golf writers. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.
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