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TOP STORIES

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CHINA-OUTBREAK — China reported a rise in new virus cases Monday, denting optimism that disease control measures including isolating major cities might be working, while the operator of a cruise ship in Japan reported dozens of new cases.Britain declared the virus an “imminent threat” and said it would forcibly detain infected people if necessary. France tested 45 children and their parents after five British tourists contracted the virus at a ski resort. SENT: 980 words, photos. WITH: CHINA OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE, CHINA OUTBREAK-EUROPE (all sent).

OSCARS — “Parasite” has won the best picture Oscar, becoming the first foreign-language film to take home the biggest honor in film. Bong Joon Ho’s class satire also won for best director, best international film and best screenplay. The film has been one of the season’s darlings, despite failing to garner any Academy Award nominations for its cast. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,270 words, photos. WITH OSCARS-BEST ACTOR, OSCARS-BEST ACTRESS, OSCARS-BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, OSCARS-BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, OSCARS-DIRECTOR; OSCARS-MUSIC, OSCARS-EMINEM, OSCARS-BEST DOCUMENTARY (all sent).

THAILAND-SHOOTING — Authorities in northern Thailand began releasing bodies to relatives after security forces cornered and killed a soldier who carried out the country's worst mass shooting in an hourslong siege at a shopping mall. The soldier killed 29 people starting with his commanding officer in a stunning tragedy at an airport-themed mall in Nakhon Ratchasima. By Emily Schmall and Preeyapa T. Khunsong. SENT: 570 words, photos, video. WITH: THAILAND SHOOTING-VICTIMS — Families of Thai shooting victims wait for answers, bodies. SENT: 750 words, photos; THAILAND-SHOOTING-TIMELINE — Thai mass shooting that killed 29 lasted more than 16 hours. SENT: 725 words, photo.

ELECTION 2020-WATCH —Chaos in Iowa has sparked a deep sense of anxiety among Democrats who hoped the kickoff contest would provide clarity and evidence of excitement at the official starting line of the 2020 primary season. Instead, New Hampshire votes on Tuesday under the weight of deepening concerns about Democratic enthusiasm and glaring flaws in their leading presidential candidates. SENT: 880 words, photo. WITH ELECTION 2020 — Pete Buttigieg has been on defense in the days leading up to Tuesday's New Hampshire primary as his Democratic presidential rivals attacked him on everything from his struggle to connect with black voters to accepting campaign contributions from large donors. The wave of criticism is part of an effort to blunt any momentum he has heading into the primary. By Thomas Beaumont. SENT: 890 words, photos.

ISRAEL-TORTURE-ALLEGATIONS — Israel faces allegations of severely torturing three alleged Palestinian militants rounded up after a rare bombing in the occupied West Bank. The bombing killed a 17-year-old Israeli girl in August. SENT: 1,630 words, photos.

IRAN-BUSINESS OF FLAG-BURNING — Workers at a small Iranian factory diligently add all 50 stars and 13 bars to American flags, and carefully imprint the Star of David on the flag of Israel. They known that all their work is destined to go up in flames. This factory serves as a major producer for the American and Israeli flags constantly burned at pro-government rallies in the Islamic Republic. By Nasser Karimi and Mohammad Nasiri. SENT: 890 words, photos.

NONCITIZEN VOTING — An embarrassing mistake in Illinois’ automatic voter registration system could mean deportation, criminal charges or both for a handful of people who cast recent ballots. Hundreds of people who said they weren’t U.S. citizens were mistakenly registered. Roughly a dozen cast ballots, and so far, election officials have confirmed at least one wasn’t a citizen. The fiasco has triggered a partisan battle, infuriated voter advocacy groups and left immigrant rights activists in damage control mode for people whose lives may be altered. By Sophia Tareen. This is the Tuesday spotlight. UPCOMING: 1,100 words, photos.

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MORE ON THE OSCARS

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OSCAR MOMENTS — Bong Joon Ho kept saying he was ready for a drink. But the Oscars weren't ready to stop giving him awards. By the end, the South Korean director and his masterful social thriller “Parasite” had won best original screenplay, best international film, best director, and best picture, the latter a history-shattering win as the first non-English language film to win the top prize in the Oscars' 92-year history. By AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 1,260 words, photos.

SKOREA-OSCARS-REACTION — South Koreans are reacting with rare collective joy after director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards. The good news comes as the country struggles to guard against a new virus and counter North Korea's nuclear threat. By Hyung-jin Kim. SENT: 560 words, photos.

OSCARS-FASHION HIGHLIGHTS — The Oscars closed the awards season in style, with statement necklaces and classic gowns, traditional tuxedos and some young rule-breakers. By AP Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie. SENT: 1, 360 words, photos.

US-OSCARS-BACKSTAGE — Just a few feet off the Oscars stage, there's another show happening. It's where presenters gather, ecstatic winners get a moment to process what just happened and the production staff stays busy making sure everything is going to plan. SENT: 670 words, photos.

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WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

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BRITISH AIRWAYS-RECORDS — A British Airways plane flew between New York and London in less than five hours this weekend, setting a record for subsonic plane travel. SENT: 250 words.

TRUMP — President Donald Trump claimed some of the credit as he congratulated America's governors for what he says is the “tremendous” yet sometimes difficult job they're doing leading their states. SENT: 280 words, photos.

NEPAL-LEGALIZING MARIJUANA — Nepal lawmakers seek to legalize growing, using marijuana. SENT: 225 words.

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WASHINGTON/ POLITICS

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ELECTION 2020-WARREN — Elizabeth Warren isn’t struggling like Joe Biden. But she isn’t soaring, like Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders. Instead, the Massachusetts senator enters a critical stretch of the Democratic presidential campaign relegated to the murky middle. By Will Weissert and Julie Pace. SENT: 950 words, photos. With ELECTION 2020-IOWA — Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign plans to ask for a “partial recanvass” of the results of last week's Iowa caucuses. SENT: 850 words, photos.

TRUMP-BUDGET — President Donald Trump is offering a $4.8 trillion election-year budget plan that recycles previously rejected cuts to domestic programs to promise a balanced budget in 15 years — all while boosting the military and leaving Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched. By Andrew Taylor. SENT: 860 words, photos. Budget scheduled to be released at 12:30 p.m. EST.

FACT CHECK-WEEK — President Donald Trump says the world is witnessing a great American economic revival that he brought on by reversing course from the Obama years. Yet the economy is not so different from the robust one he inherited and disparages at every turn. By Hope Yen and Calvin Woodward. SENT: 2,340 words, photos.

SCHUMER-IG-WHISTLEBLOWER — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the nation's 74 inspectors general to protect government whistleblowers amid President Donald Trump’s ouster of key government officials in the impeachment probe. SENT: 240 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN — A woman whose name came up in testimony from an accuser last week at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial is expected to offer her own version of the episode for the defense. Mexican model Claudia Salinas could be the latest witness Monday in the fourth week of a trial that could see closing arguments by the end of the week. SENT: 483 words, photos. DEVELOPING: Will be updated after trial reopens at 9:30 a.m. ET.

FIRES-BLACK CHURCHES — The suspect in a series of fires set last spring at African American churches in Louisiana is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing. Holden Matthews had pleaded not guilty in the arson fires that destroyed three churches in and around the city of Opelousas. SENT: 300 words, photo. DEVELOPING: Hearing scheduled for Monday morning.

TUBMAN-DOUGLASS-STATUES — At a time when states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, Maryland is adding bronze statues of two of the state's famous black historical figures to the Maryland State House. The statues of abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass will be unveiled Monday night in the Old House Chamber. SENT: 630 words.

OBIT-DAVE MCCOY — Dave McCoy, who transformed California's Mammoth Mountain from a remote Sierra peak into a downhill destination for skiers and snowboarders from around the world, has died. SENT: 610 words, photos.

AMERICAN SAMOA-CITIZENSHIP — A U.S. judge recently sided with three American Samoans in Utah wanting to be recognized as citizens. The American Samoa government is expected to appeal, and has until Monday to do so. Many in the U.S. territory are perfectly happy being U.S. nationals who can't vote in most federal elections or run for office outside American Samoa. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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IRELAND-ELECTION — Ireland’s political parties are scrambling to adjust to a new reality, after an earth-shaking election that saw the left-wing nationalist party Sinn Fein win the biggest share of votes. SENT: 480 words, photos.

GERMANY POLITICS — Angela Merkel's designated successor will quit her role as head of the Germany's strongest party and won't stand for the chancellorship following a debacle in a regional election. SENT: 410 words, photos.

EUROPE STORM — A strong winter storm that battered Britain with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains moved eastward Monday, causing severe travel disruption and an array of flood warnings as rivers burst their banks or threatened to do so. SENT: 680 words, photos.

IRAQ-US SANCTIONS — Three senior Iraqi officials say the U.S. has signaled its willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to continue importing vital Iranian gas and electricity imports. SENT: 690 words, photos.

AUSTRALIA-WEATHER — Drought, wildfires and now flooding have given Australia's weather an almost Biblical feel this year. The good news is that a deluge in eastern parts of the country over recent days has drenched deadly fires and helped ease a crippling drought. SENT: 560 words, photos.

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BUSINESS

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CLOTHING RENTAL — Renting clothes could be the future of fashion — or it could just be a fad. But traditional retailers can no longer afford to wait on the sidelines to find out. That's why a growing number of them are now offering customers the option to rent clothes for a monthly fee instead of buying them. By AP Retail Writer Anne D'Innocenzio. SENT: 990 words, photos.

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SCIENCE

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SUN EXPLORER — Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter has rocketed away on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's poles. The $1.5 billion spacecraft will join NASA's Parker Solar Probe in coming perilously close to the sun to unveil its secrets. By AP Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn. SENT: 900 words, photos, video.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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DOG SHOW-NOT JUST FOR SHOW — The Westminster Kennel Club's green carpet might spotlight manicured, pedigreed dogs, but the canine competitors aren't just for show. Some of them — or their relatives — also do specialized work as service or therapy dogs, animal actors, bomb-sniffers, search-and-rescue K9s and more. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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CAR-NASCAR-DAYTONA 500 — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has won the pole for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500. Stenhouse turned a lap at 194.582 mph to put his new Chevrolet Camaro on the pole for next Sunday's race. SENT: 790 word, photos.

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