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VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHO-CHINA DELAYS — Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. But behind the scenes, it was a much different story, one of significant delays by China and considerable frustration among WHO officials over not getting the information they needed to fight the spread of the deadly virus, The Associated Press has found. SENT: 4,300 words, photos. An abridged version of 1,200 words in available. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-WHO-FACT CHECK.
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AMERICA-PROTESTS — Hours after a carefully orchestrated declaration by President Donald Trump to send out the military and “dominate the streets,” American cities were engulfed in more violence and destruction that overshadowed peaceful protests demanding justice after generations of racism. By Darlene Superville, Tim Sullivan and Aaron Morrison. SENT: 1,150 words, photos. With AMERICA PROTESTS-THE LATEST.
AMERICA PROTESTS-TRUMP-MOMENT — It began with Attorney General Bill Barr standing with his hands casually in his pockets, surveying the scene at Lafayette Park across from the White House, where several thousand protesters had gathered for another night of demonstrations after the police killing of George Floyd. Then officers advanced aggressively, firing tear gas and deploying flash bangs into the crowd to disperse them from the park for seemingly no reason. It was a jarring scene before Trump delivered remarks and then made a surprise visit to St. John’s Church, which had been damaged by protesters Sunday night. By Jill Colvin and Darlene Superville. SENT: 830 words, photos. With AMERICA PROTESTS-TRUMP — Amid protests, Trump talks of war — and reelection; AMERICA PROTESTS-TRUMP-CHURCH — D.C. Episcopal bishop: “I am outraged" by Trump church visit.
AMERICA PROTESTS-MAYORS — As the coronavirus and protests against police brutality have swept the nation, black female mayors such as Atlanta’s Keisha Lance Bottoms and Chicago’s Lori Lightfoot have led the charge. They’re being praised as thoughtful leaders at a time of political tumult. By Kat Stafford. SENT: 940 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-SPLIT SCREEN — CNN and MSNBC have concentrated on peaceful protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, whereas Fox News Channel has focused mostly on violence and property destruction in the streets. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 470 words, photos. Also see MORE ON AMERICA PROTESTS below.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-RUSSIA-TRACKING-APP — A smartphone app designed to track Moscow’s quarantined coronavirus patients was rolled out by city officials in early April, but complaints about it have mushroomed. Authorities have issued fines to those who repeatedly violated quarantine regulations. But those punished say the app has glitches and flaws, and the fines are handed out arbitrarily. By Daria Litvinova. SENT: 1,060 words, photos. Also see MORE ON THE VIRUS OUTBREAK below.
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ELECTION 2020 — Joe Biden is hoping to seize the delegates needed to formally clinch the Democrats’ presidential nomination as seven states and one territory vote. Tuesday’s elections will be the largest slate of presidential primaries in almost three months. By National Political Writer Steve Peoples. SENT: 670 words, photos. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day. With ELECTION 2020-BIDEN — “Hate just hides": ELECTION-2020-IOWA — Biden vows to take on systematic racism; Iowa primary voters deciding King’s fate, Ernst’s challenger; ELECTION 2020-BALTIMORE MAYOR — Democratic contest for Baltimore mayor tops primary race.
Find more coverage of the 2020 U.S. Elections in AP Newsroom.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-MILITARY DEPLOYMENT — Legal experts say Trump’s warning that he will deploy the U.S. military to any state that refuses to take aggressive action against rioting rests on a longstanding presidential power that gives wide latitude to the White House. SENT: 700 words, photos. With AMERICA PROTESTS-FEDERAL RESPONSE — Barr: Law enforcement must “dominate" streets amid protests.
AMERICA PROTESTS-ANTIFA-Q&A — Trump blames antifa activists for violence at protests over police killings of black people, but antifa isn’t an organization — it’s an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups. SENT: 820 words, photos.
AMERICA-PROTESTS-GOVERNORS — Several Democratic governors push back against Trump’s threat to deploy the U.S. military unless they dispatch National Guard units to “dominate the streets” in reaction to the violence that has erupted across the country. SENT: 690 words, photo.
AMERICA-PROTESTS-NYC — New York City imposed a late-night curfew that failed to prevent another night of destruction, including arrests after a break-in at the iconic Macy’s store on 34th Street, following protests over George Floyd’s death. SENT: 1,050 words, photos, videos.
AMERICA-PROTESTS-BRANDS-REACT — As thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to police killings of black people, companies are wading into the national conversation but taking care to get their messaging right. SENT: 940 words, photo.
AMERICA-PROTESTS-OFFICERS-STRUCK — An SUV carrying two people who had been shot plowed through a group of law enforcement at a George Floyd demonstration in Buffalo, injuring at least two officers, authorities say. SENT: 350 words.
AMERICA PROTESTS-WORLD REACTION — Demonstrators from Australia to Europe identified themselves with the cause of U.S. protests and urge their own governments to address racism and police violence. SENT: 440 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK — South American countries at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic are choosing to reopen even as case numbers rise, ignoring the example set by Europe in which nations waited for the worst to pass. SENT: 830 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-THE-LATEST.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEXICO-PRESIDENT — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is leading like a conservative in many ways — cutting spending, investing heavily in fossil fuel development and helping the U.S. crack down on the northbound flow of migrants. SENT: 1,240 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIRAL QUESTIONS-FEVER SCREENING — Will temperature checks of employees make workplaces safe? No, not completely. SENT: 250 words, photo.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-PARLIAMENT — Britain’s lawmakers are grappling with a question familiar to millions of their compatriots: When is it safe to go back to work? SENT: xxxx words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-FRANCE-CAFES-REOPEN — Parisians who have been cooped up for months with takeout food and coffee will be able to savor their steaks tartare in the fresh air and cobbled streets of the City of Light once more — albeit in smaller numbers. SENT: 430 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-APPEAL TO G20 — More than 225 current and former global VIPs urge the world’s 20 major economic powers to hold an urgent meeting to agree to a $2.5 trillion plan to tackle COVID-19 and launch an economic recovery from the pandemic, especially for hard-hit developing and middle-income countries. SENT: 800 words.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — Areas around the South Korean capital move to curb large gatherings and officials urge churchgoers and some health care workers to avoid crowds as the number of new coronavirus once again increased. SENT: 520 words, photos.
A separate wire advisory has moved detailing the AP's complete coronavirus coverage.
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GEORGE FLOYD-MAYWEATHER-FUNERAL — Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral. SENT: 240 words, photos.
TROPICAL WEATHER — Depression forms in Gulf, heavy rain threat for south Mexico. SENT: 200 words.
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IRAN-US — An Iranian scientist imprisoned in the U.S. and acquitted in a federal trade secrets case is on his way back to Iran after being deported, the country’s foreign minister says. SENT: 640 words.
HONG KONG-US — Hong Kong’s leader criticizes the “double standards” of foreign governments over national security, pointing to the current unrest in the United States as an example of how attitudes differed between issues at home and abroad. SENT: 410 words, photos.
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ARKANSAS EXECUTIONS — A federal judge upholds Arkansas’ execution process, ruling that the state can continue to use a sedative in lethal injections that other states have backed away from and rejecting claims that its use amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. SENT: 630 words, photos.
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INDIA-SUNDARBANS — The cyclone that struck India and Bangladesh last month passed through the vast mangrove forests of the Sundarban delta, a UNESCO world heritage site. By Science Writer Aniruddha Ghosal. SENT: 750 words, photos.
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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Asian shares are higher as moves to reopen regional economies from shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic override concerns about unrest in the U.S. By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 730 words, photos.
SOUTH-KOREA-JAPAN — Reigniting a bitter row between key U.S. allies, South Korea says it will reopen a complaint filed with the World Trade Organization over Japan’s tightened controls on technology exports to its companies, blaming Tokyo for an alleged lack of commitment in resolving mutual grievances. SENT: 580 words, photo.
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