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VIRUS OUTBREAK — Italy announces a sweeping quarantine for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus' relentless march 15 across Europe. By Paolo Santalucia and Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 1,280 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; VIRUS OUTBREAK-INFECTED CRUISES — Experts: Cruise ships no place for a coronavirus quarantine (sent).
VIRUS OUTBREAK-US — A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus is headed to the port of Oakland, California, the captain told passengers, though they were destined to stay aboard the ship for at least another day. By Daisy Nguyen and Janie Har. SENT: 790 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Bahrain's Formula One race this month will be run without spectators over fears about the new coronavirus, the island kingdom announced as Mideast stock markets fell sharply amid plummeting demand for crude oil and OPEC's inability to agree on a production cut. By Jon Gambrell. SENT: 660 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-SUBURBAN SURGE — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote Democratic again. That’s particularly good news now for Joe Biden, who's running as a moderate, consensus candidate. Many suburban Democrats said they are motivated by their desire to oust Trump and a fear that Bernie Sanders, Biden's chief primary rival, is a riskier bet. By Lisa Mascaro and Steve Karnowski. SENT: 1,170 words, photos. With ELECTION 2020-DEMOCRATS — Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape (sent).
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UNITED NATIONS--INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY — Calling himself “a proud feminist,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out at men who abuse power and declared before International Women’s Day that the fight for gender equality is “the biggest human rights challenge we face.” SENT: 820 words, photo. With AP EXPLAINS-MEXICO-WOMEN PROTEST — Mexican women to march against gender violence; MEXICO-WOMEN STRIKE — Mexican women to 'disappear' for a day to protest violence (both sent).
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-NATION'S CAPITAL — A man in his 50s tested positive for coronavirus — the first presumptively confirmed case in the nation’s capital — and another person who traveled through the city has also tested positive in Maryland, officials say. SENT: 640 words, photos. With TRUMP — Trump 'not concerned' as coronavirus cases rise in DC area (sent).
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOMELESS — Homeless people are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus. They often don't have places to wash their hands, struggle with health problems and crowd together in grimy camps. Few communities that are trying to contain the spread of the virus have rolled out plans to protect the homeless and give them a place to recover in isolation. SENT: 940 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRAVEL ADVICE — The White House overrules health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official tells The Associated Press. SENT: 800 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHINA-HOTEL COLLAPSE — At least seven people are killed in the collapse of Chinese hotel that was being used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, authorities say. SENT: 330 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CANADA — Canadian officials declared an outbreak of the new coronavirus at a long-term care home in North Vancouver after health officials said two elderly residents were diagnosed with the illness. SENT: 310 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-LATIN AMERICA DEATH — A 64-year-old man died in Argentina as a result of the new coronavirus, the first such death in Latin America, health authorities announce. SENT: 230 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-LOCKER ROOMS — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are all weighing plans to restrict access to locker rooms as a precaution to protect players from exposure to the coronavirus, as concern over the situation continues to escalate. By Sports Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 940 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB — Baseball teams are limiting fan and player interactions across spring training. The San Francisco Giants are taking extra steps to disinfect their complex. Players say their routines are still mostly intact, but they know this situation is changing quickly. By Jake Seiner. SENT: 580 words, photos.
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OFFSHORE-OIL-GAS-INVESTMENTS — A multinational investment bank ends support for offshore drilling in the Arctic amid efforts to tackle climate change, a move that could affect future funding for oil and gas projects in Alaska, a newspaper says. SENT: 280 WORDS.
OBIT-MCCOY-TYNER — McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died. He was 81. SENT: 210 words, photos.
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UNITED STATES-BRAZIL — President Donald Trump will not commit to continue holding off on hitting Brazil with tariffs on imports of its aluminum and steel, saying “I don't make any promises.” Trump commented in the presence of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who Trump was hosting for dinner at his resort home in southern Florida. SENT: 730 words, photo.
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MIDEAST-SAUDI-ARRESTS — Two senior princes in Saudi Arabia are under arrest for not supporting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has consolidated control of all major levers of power with the support of his father, King Salman, two people close to the royal family say. SENT: 920 words, photo.
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IDITAROD — When 57 mushers line up for the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, it will be the second-smallest field in the past two decades. Only last year’s field of 52 was smaller. Interest in the world’s most famous sled dog race has waned in recent years, in part because of smaller cash prizes that make it difficult for mushers to compete in an expensive sport. Animal rights activists also have stepped up pressure on sponsors to drop their support. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.
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BRITAIN-ARTISTS VS SURVEILLANCE — Every month, a group of London artists paint their faces with randomly colored shapes and patterns aimed at defying facial recognition cameras. Then they lead a walk silent walk through various parts of the city to provoke discussion about the growing use of the controversial technology. By Business Writer Kelvin Chan. SENT: 710 words, photos.
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YESHIVA BASKETBALL-ADVANCES — Yeshiva University beat Penn State Harrisburg 102-83 to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time in the history of the Jewish Orthodox institution. SENT: 610 words, photo.
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