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Adds NETFLIX-RESULTS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-FBI-CYBERATTACKS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-WISCONSIN ELECTION, CHIPOTLE-TAINTED FOOD FINE, TIM DAHLBERG-NFL DRAFT, MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACTION.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-LOANS — Companies with thousands of employees, past penalties from government investigations and financial problems even before the coronavirus walloped the economy were among those receiving millions of dollars from a relief fund that Congress created to help small businesses through the crisis, an AP investigation finds. By Reese Dunklin, Justin D. Pritchard, Justin Myers and Krysta Fauria. SENT: 2,080 words, photos. Abridged version has also been sent. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-LOANS-TAKEAWAYS — Highlights of the AP investigation. SENT: 530 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — The Senate approves a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reaches an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program. By Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 810 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS-GLANCE — Highlights of the legislation. SENT: 280 words; VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — Gov. Cuomo presses Trump for more help on virus testing. SENT: 890 words, photos, video
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-IMMIGRATION — President Trump announces he will place a 60-day pause on the issuance of certain immigration green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in a U.S. economy wrecked by the coronavirus. “To protect American workers I will be issuing a temporary suspension of immigrating into the United States,” Trump says at a White House briefing after tweeting about the order late Monday night. By Jill Colvin and Ben Fox. SENT: 990 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from White House briefing now underway, 1,100 words by 8 p.m.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-US-POLITICAL DIVIDE-ANALYSIS — America’s entrenched political divide is now playing out over matters of life and death. Republican governors, spurred on by President Trump, are taking the first steps toward reopening parts of their states’ economies in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic governors are largely keeping strict stay at home orders and nonessential-business closures in place. An AP News Analysis. By Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 950 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK — Spain cancels the Running of the Bulls in July, the U.S. scraps the national spelling bee in June and Germany even calls off Oktoberfest, making it clear that the effort to beat back the coronavirus and return to normal could be a long and dispiriting process. By Colleen Long, Cara Anna and Jan M. Solsen. SENT: 1,030 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT’S HAPPENING (sent).
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
NORTH KOREA-KIM — South Korean officials report no unusual activity in North Korea following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile health after surgery. But the possibly of high-level instability raises troubling questions about the future of the nuclear-armed state. By Kim Tong-Hyung. SENT: 1,120 words, photos.
FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Oil prices crumple even further, and U.S. stocks sink to their worst loss in weeks as worries sweep markets worldwide about the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Dow drops more than 630 points. By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga. SENT: 850 words, photos.
NETFLIX-RESULTS — Netflix picked up nearly 16 million global subscribers during the first three months of the year, helping cement its status as one of the world’s most essential services in times of isolation or crisis. The quarter spanned the beginning of stay-at-home orders in the U.S. and around the world, a result of the coronavirus pandemic. By Technology Writer Michael Liedtke. SENT: 600 words, photos. With FILM-SCOOB RELEASE — Warner Bros. sends ‘Scoob!’ straight to on-demand. SENT: 300 words.
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FANS-TICKET LAWSUIT — A pair of fans in New York sues Major League Baseball, asking for their money back for tickets for the postponed season. SENT: 390 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPELLING BEE — This year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled because of the pandemic. SENT: 250 words, photo.
MAR-A-LAGO-LAYOFFS — President Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida is temporarily laying off 153 workers because of the coronavirus. SENT: 210 words, photo.
NFL DRAFT-FAITH & FOOTBALL — Davion Taylor didn’t play high school football for religious reasons. But in college he blossomed into a star. He has NFL scouts salivating. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-PROTEST-MISINFORMATION — A wave of Facebook groups launched by pro-gun advocacy groups and conservative activists has mobilized people to protest stay-at-home orders in states around the country. The pages have become hotbeds for misinformation. SENT: 990 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SKIPPING HOME SCHOOL — The frustration of parents is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of total distance learning. SENT: 1,120 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CORONAVIRUS UNKNOWNS — Important questions about the coronavirus — including who is contagious — remain unanswered, and are complicating efforts to return to normal. SENT: 840 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-FELONS — Criminal records shut some small business owners out of the federal government’s latest aid package. SENT: 950 words photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-FBI-CYBERATTACKS — Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus as the FBI has received thousands of complaints in the last month regarding scams and frauds. SENT: 490 words.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-DIARY-THE PARENTS — One writer’s parents both turned 90 last year. If the coronavirus caught them, they would be unlikely to wrench free. By Political Writer John O'Connor. SENT: 680 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-RIDDLE ME THIS — Hospitals, volunteers combine to ease isolation of sick kids. SENT: 610 words, photos, video.
A separate wire advisory has also been sent detailing AP’s complete coronavirus coverage.
GROUND GAME — AP’s coronavirus podcast, “Ground Game: Inside the Outbreak,” today looks at how the World Health Organization has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.N. agency’s rift with President Donald Trump. Listen to the podcast at https://appodcasts.com/category/ground-game/. Embed code is available on AP Coverage Plan.
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UNITED STATES-CHINA POLL — Americans are increasingly hostile to China as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the U.S. and global economies and after three years of Trump administration antagonism toward the country, according to a nationwide poll. SENT: 650 words, photo.
RUSSIA PROBE-CONGRESS — A bipartisan Senate report confirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to sow chaos. SENT: 900 words, photo.
ELECTION 2020-DEBATES — Preparations for the 2020 general election debates are underway despite the pandemic, with the first debate scheduled for Sept. 29. SENT: 150 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WISCONSIN ELECTION — Wisconsin health officials say they have identified at least seven people who appear to have contracted the coronavirus from participating in the April 7 election. SENT: 510 words, photos.
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CANADA SHOOTING — Raising the death toll, Canadian police say they now believe there are 22 victims after a gunman went on a rampage in rural communities across Nova Scotia over the weekend. SENT: 750 words, photos.
ISRAEL-POLITICS — The power-sharing agreement reached by Israel’s embattled prime minister with his chief rival allows him to remain in office throughout his upcoming corruption trial. SENT: 910 words, photos.
NETHERLANDS-EUTHANASIA — The Netherlands’ highest court rules that doctors can carry out euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia if the patient has earlier made a written directive. SENT: 360 words, photos.
BRITAIN-QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY — Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday with silence, as the nation in lockdown amid the pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells. SENT: 120 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CENSUS SURVEY — Just how badly has the new coronavirus impacted life in the U.S.? The Census Bureau, with five other federal agencies, will try to answer that question. SENT: 320 words, photos.
COCAINE COWBOYS-EARLY RELEASE — One of three Colombian brothers who authorities say once were key operators of the notorious Medellin cartel is seeking early release from a U.S. prison. SENT: 540 words.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS-BRIBERY — Federal prosecutors say the former UCLA men’s soccer coach will plead guilty to taking $200,000 in bribes as part of the college admissions cheating scheme. SENT: 330 words.
EARTH DAY MISSED OPPORTUNITIES — As Earth Day turns 50, green movement faces fresh challenges. SENT: 1,220 words, photos.
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CHIPOTLE-TAINTED FOOD FINE — Chipotle Mexican Grill agrees to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. SENT: 400 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-MALARIA DRUG — A malaria drug widely touted by President Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals. SENT: 420 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOME TEST — U.S. health regulators approve the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home. SENT: 330 words.
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TIM DAHLBERG-NFL DRAFT — It was supposed to be an extravaganza, with all the Las Vegas trappings. Instead, the NFL draft will come to you Thursday night from Roger Goodell’s basement. By Sports Columnist Tim Dahlberg. SENT: 850 words, photos.
MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACTION — The minor leagues are prepared to agree to Major League Baseball’s proposal to cut guaranteed affiliations from 160 to 120 next year, the AP is told. SENT: 550 words, photos. With MINOR MATTER — Prospects look increasingly bleak for anything resembling a minor league basevbal league season. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-KIDS’ NEWSCASTS — NBC’s Lester Holt is launching a twice-weekly digital newscast for children aimed at calming fears and answering questions about the coronavirus. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 700 words, photos.
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