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CHINA-MAPPING THE OUTBREAK — As a growing number of countries block travel from China, experts warn that the expanding net of restrictions may be too late to stop the spread of a new virus that has claimed over 800 lives. The crucial moment for containment came in the weeks before Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the first coronavirus cases were reported, sealed its borders. By Erika Kinetz. SENT: 1,380 words, photos.

AFRICA-LOCUST OUTBREAK — At a glance, the desert locusts in this arid patch of northern Somalia look less ominous than the billion-member swarms infesting East Africa in the worst outbreak some places have seen in 70 years. But their time will come. Small and wingless, the hopping young locusts are the next wave in the outbreak that threatens more than 10 million people across the region with a severe hunger crisis. By Josphat Kasire and Ben Curtis. SENT: 930 words, photos.

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CHINA-OUTBREAK — China's virus death toll rose by 89 to 811, passing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic, but fewer new cases were reported in a possible sign its spread may be slowing as other nations stepped up efforts to block the disease. By Joe McDonald. SENT: 1,250 words, photos. With CHINA OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE, CHINA OUTBREAK-THE LATEST, CHINA OUTBREAK-EUROPE (all sent)

THAILAND-SHOOTING — As mourning began for the victims of Thailand's worst mass shooting, the country counted its losses: a mother shot dead at the wheel of her car as her son sat beside her, a 13-year-old student gunned down as he was riding his motorbike home and 27 other people. Authorities said the attack was carried out by a single gunman — a disgruntled soldier who opened fire on strangers before he was fatally shot Sunday at a shopping mall. Another 58 people were wounded. By Preeyapa T. Khunsong and Tassanee Vejpongsa. SENT: 720 words, photos, video. With THAILAND-SHOOTING-TIMELINE — Thai mass shooting that killed 29 lasted more than 16 hours. SENT: 670 words, photo; THAILAND SHOOTING-VICTIMS — Families of Thai shooting victims wait for answers, bodies. SENT: 690 words, photos.

ELECTION 2020-BIDEN-SOUTH CAROLINA — Joe Biden is facing formidable competition in South Carolina, a state his campaign has long assumed was safely in his column and one he's repeatedly described as a “firewall." The first-in-the South primary Feb. 29 is an important gauge of black support, and Biden probably will need a commanding victory. Any shifts in voter sentiment could narrow a hoped-for win or relegate him to second place, threatening the viability of his campaign. By Meg Kinnard. SENT: 1,230 words, photos. With ELECTION 2020 — Democratic presidential candidates blanket New Hampshire, hope for warm reception from voters before Tuesday’s pivotal primary. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 3 p.m.

FACEBOOK PRIVACY-ILLINOIS — Facebook has agreed to a $550 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accuses it of violating the rights of millions of Illinois users by harvesting their biometric data without permission. The settlement, which still needs judicial approval, could be bad news for other tech companies being sued under the state's unique 2008 law that allows individuals to sue in such instances. By Kathleen Foody. SENT: 1,070 words, photos. This is the Monday Spotlight.

TRUMP-QANON — A far-right conspiracy theory forged in a dark corner of the internet is creeping into the mainstream political arena. It's called QAnon, and it centers on the baseless belief that President Trump is waging a secret campaign against enemies in the “deep state.” Trump has retweeted QAnon-promoting accounts, followers have flocked to his rallies and at least 23 current or former congressional candidates in the 2020 election cycle have endorsed or promoted QAnon. An FBI bulletin last year warned that conspiracy theory-driven extremists have become a domestic terrorism threat. By Michael Kunzelman. SENT: 1,290 words, photos.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN-ACCUSERS — Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial has unfolded this past month in a 15th-floor courtroom in New York, but its reverberations are being felt far beyond. Many of his accusers are anxiously awaiting the outcome. They wonder how the disgraced mogul's wealth and power might affect the verdict. They wince at the way fellow accusers have been treated while testifying. They recoil at the painfully familiar descriptions of Weinstein's behavior. And they wonder if they will ever see justice done. By Maryclaire Dale and Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.

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SWITZERLAND-ANTI-HOMOPHOBIA LAW — Swiss voters approve outlawing anti-gay discrimination. SENT: 330 words, photo.

NETHERLANDS-RIDERS IN THE STORM — Riders in the storm: Dutch cyclists brave Storm Ciara's hurricane-force winds. SENT: 440 words, photos.

VOTER REGISTRATION-ARREST — Sheriff: Man arrested for driving into voter sign-up tent set up by Republicans. SENT: 350 words, photos.

ECUADOR-LLAMA RACE — AP Photos: Kids race llamas in Ecuador's highlands. SENT: 190 words, photos.

HIT-AND-RUN-HUSBAND'S MISSION — A California man who made it his mission to track down the hit-and-run driver who killed his wife and mother of their eight children led police to an 85-year-old suspect, who was arrested. SENT: 270 words.

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ELECTION 2O20-LONG SHOTS — For some of the low-polling Democratic presidential candidates, a poor showing in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary could force them to rethink their campaigns. Rather than dwelling on potential disappointment, they’re soldiering on with scores of events to seek support from undecided voters, in service to the idea that New Hampshire might surprise the pundits. SENT: 890 words, photos.

TRUMP-BUDGET — President Trump is offering an election-year budget plan on Monday drawing on a rehash of previously rejected spending cuts to address deficits that are spiraling despite a healthy economy, while keeping a promise to leave Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched. Trump’s budget cannot hide the nation’s deficit woes but it does contain a handful of initiatives tailored to appeal to voters in key states, even as its release on the eve of the New Hampshire primary promises to minimize attention. By Andrew Taylor. UPCOMING: 850 words, photos by 4 p.m.

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NYPD-OFFICER SHOT — A gunman is in custody after he ambushed police officers in the Bronx twice in 12 hours, wounding two in attacks that ignited outrage from officials who blamed the violence on an atmosphere of anti-police rhetoric. SENT: 840 words, photos.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS-UTAH-MEXICO — Utah is paying public employees to travel to Mexico to fill their prescription medications in a program aimed at reducing the high cost of prescription drugs. State officials say about 10 people have participated in the program, saving Utah about $225,000 in the year since it's been created. Now they're expanding to Canada. It's one of several ways states are experimenting to cut the high cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. By Lindsay Whitehurst. SENT, 1,080 words, photos.

NORTHWEST-STORMS — Waters covering roads in flood-hit northeastern Oregon begin to recede, allowing residents who spent the night in shelters to return and assess the damage, a Red Cross official says. SENT: 400 words, photos.

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IRAN-SATELLITE — An Iranian rocket failed to put a satellite into orbit on Sunday, state television reported, the latest setback for a program the U.S. claims helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program. SENT: 770 words, photos.

BRITAIN-STORM — Storm Ciara battered the U.K. and northern Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, halting flights and trains and producing heaving seas that closed down ports. Soccer games, farmers' markets and cultural events were canceled as authorities urged millions of people to stay indoors, away from falling tree branches. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.

AFGHANISTAN — Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in a so-called insider attack in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province when an Afghan dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire, the U.S. military said. SENT: 430 words, photos.

SYRIA — Syria's military vowed to keep up its campaign to regain control of the whole country, days after capturing large chunks of territory from the last rebel holdout in northwestern Syria. SENT: 450 words, photos.

IRELAND-ELECTION — Irish politicians are facing messy talks over the creation of a new government as an exit poll suggests that the parliamentary election ended in a dead heat between the country’s three biggest parties. SENT: 950 words, photos.

CAMEROON ELECTION — A surge of violence derailed voting in Cameroon's English-speaking regions because residents were too scared to cast ballots in legislative and municipal elections after militant separatists kidnapped scores of candidates and threatened violence. SENT: 670 words.

KASHMIR-EXECUTION ANNIVERSARY — Shops and businesses have shut in Indian-controlled Kashmir and authorities imposed a security lockdown in some parts of the disputed region’s main city after separatists called for a strike to mark the execution anniversary of a man who was convicted for an attack on Indian Parliament. SENT: 370 words, photos.

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OSCARS — Netflix may have the most nominations and streaming may be taking over Hollywood, but the most traditional kind of Oscar contender -- a war epic from a mainline studio that demands to be see in theaters -- is poised to triumph at the 92nd Academy Awards. The World War I film "1917" is favored to win, but some see a potential for an upset and for history. The Korean class satire "Parasite" could become the first foreign-language best-picture winner. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 5 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. With OSCARS-FASHION, OSCARS-BEST ACTOR, OSCARS-BEST ACTRESS, OSCARS-BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, OSCARS-BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, OSCARS-DIRECTOR, OSCARS-THE LATEST (all upcoming).

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK-LAQUAN SMITH — LaQuan Smith brought the sexy to New York Fashion Week in a mostly black collection of slinky evening dresses, ultra-short party wear and killer cold-weather coats of leather and fur. The Queens, New York-born luxury designer made a name for himself dressing Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Rihanna. SENT: 430 words, photos.

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