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VIRUS-OUTBREAK — China’s president visits the center of the global virus outbreak as Italy begins a sweeping nationwide travel ban and people worldwide brace for the possibility of recession. By Yanan Wang and Matt Sedensky. SENT: 1,010 words, photos, video. With CHINA-INFLATION — China food prices spike as anti-virus effort disrupts supply; VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PATIENT NO 1 — Italian doctors are celebrating one small victory in their battle against the coronavirus after Patient No. 1 — a 38-year-old Unilever worker named Mattia — was moved out of intensive care. But in the rest of hard-hit northern Lombardy, the virus’ spread is growing so quickly that doctors are talking about having to choose who gets the limited number of ICU beds. By Nicole Winfield. SENT: 840 words, photos.

FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Global stock markets rebound from record-setting declines after President Donald Trump says he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak. By Business Writer Joe McDonald. SENT: 1,010 words, photos. Also see SAUDI-OIL below.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-US — Thousands of passengers aboard a cruise ship struck by the novel coronavirus wait anxiously for their chance to leave the vessel, even if meant being shipped to military bases for weeks of quarantine. After days of being forced to idle off the Northern California coast, the Grand Princess docks at the Port of Oakland with some 3,500 passengers and crew on board. By Olga R. Rodriguez and Daisy Nguyen. SENT: 1,370 words, photos. Also see MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK below.

Find more all-format coverage on the coronavirus outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.

ELECTION 2020 — Michigan could either revive Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign or relegate him to the role of protest candidate. Michigan and five other states hold primary contests at a critical point in the Democratic race. By Will Weissert. SENT: 1,100 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day; first polls close at 8 p.m. With ELECTION 2020-DELEGATES — “Odd" quirk raises delegate stakes in latest primaries; ELECTION 2020-BIG QUESTIONS — Six questions heading into next set of Democratic primaries.

Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page in AP Newsroom.

AFGHANISTAN — The United States begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military says, taking a step forward on its peace deal with the Taliban while also praising Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's promise to start releasing Taliban prisoners after he had delayed for over a week. By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez. SENT: 690 words, photos.

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MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief as the president looks to calm financial markets' fears over the impact of the coronavirus epidemic. SENT: 1,480 words, photos, video. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-TOURISM — Trump talks down virus as his properties face possible hit.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-VULNERABLE-WORKERS — While white collar workers trying to avoid contagion can work from home or call in sick if they experience symptoms of the virus, such precautions are not an options for the millions of waiters, delivery workers, cashiers, ride-hailing drivers, museum attendants and countless others who routinely come into contact with the public. By Business Writers Kelvin Chan and Mae Anderson. SENT: 1,390 words, photos.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SANTA-CLARA — The status of three San Jose Sharks hockey games, the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Stanford and one MLS game are in doubt after Santa Clara County announced a ban of all large gatherings of at least 1,000 people for the rest of the month in response to the coronavirus outbreak. By Sports Writer Josh Dubow. SENT: 550 words. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-LOCKER ROOMS NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scare.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-EUROPE — The coronavirus outbreak sweeping the world has not hit Brussels in any major way but it is striking at the heart of European politics. SENT: 470 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Iran says the new coronavirus has killed 54 more people, raising the death toll to 291 amid 8,042 cases in the Islamic Republic. SENT: 220 words, photos.

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WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-PEARL JAM TOUR — Pearl Jam postpones first leg of tour over virus concerns. SENT: 320 words, photo.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TV-JEOPARDY — “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” to tape, without audiences. SENT: 240 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHINA-HOTEL COLLAPSE — Mother, son safe after 52 hours trapped in China hotel rubble. SENT: 360 words, photos.

FIFTH-THIRD-BANK-FAKE-ACCOUNTS — Federal regulator alleges that Fifth Third opened fake accounts like Wells Fargo. SENT: 250 words.

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TURKEY-EU — The European Union should stop “stringing Turkey along” over helping out with the millions of migrants on its territory, the country's foreign minister says, a day after the two sides agreed to review a 4-year-old deal aimed at stemming refugee flows to Europe. SENT: 480 words, photos.

INDONESIA-DUTCH KING — King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologizes for his country's aggression during its colonial rule of Indonesia and formally recognizes the Southeast Asian country's independence date, in his first state visit to the former Dutch colony. An AP Interview. By Andi Jatmiko and Niniek Karmini. SENT: 750 words, photos.

JAPAN-NUCLEAR-FUKUSHIMA — Inside a giant decontamination facility at the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant, workers in hazmat suits monitor radioactive water pumped from three damaged reactors, making sure it's adequately — though not completely — treated. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.

AUSTRALIA-CARDINAL CHARGED — The most senior Catholic to be convicted of child sex abuse will take his appeal to Australia’s highest court in potentially his last bid to clear his name. SENT: 520 words, photo.

NKOREA-LAUNCH — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises his second live-fire artillery exercise in a week, state media says, as the country continues to expand its military capabilities. SENT: 380 words, photos.

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN — With prosecutors seeking a severe punishment for Harvey Weinstein in his landmark #MeToo case, his lawyers argue that he deserves mercy for his already “historic fall from grace” and serious health issues. SENT: 650 words, photo.

ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT — Sixty years have passed since Roslyn Pope came home from Europe to a segregated South and channeled her frustrations into writing “An Appeal for Human Rights.” An AP Interview. By Michael Warren. SENT: 960 words, photos.

ST-PAUL-TEACHERS — Teachers at St. Paul Public Schools in Minnesota will go on strike, after last-minute efforts to reach a contract agreement failed, the union representing the teachers says. SENT: 390 words.

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BUSINESS

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-INVESTORS TIPS — It’s hard to sit tight during uncertain times, but when it comes to long-term investing, it's the best time to do just that. By Business Writers Sarah Skidmore Sell and Mae Anderson. SENT: 1,130 words, photo.

SAUDI-OIL — Saudi Arabia’s state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco says it will increase its crude oil production to 12.3 million barrels a day in April, a record amount. SENT: 390 words, photo.

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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

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RAFFLING PICASSO — Billionaire art collector David Nahmad has spent decades accumulating what he believes is now the world's largest private collection of works by Picasso. An AP Interview. By John Leicester. SENT: 840 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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TOKYO-WHO-LOSES? — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24. By Sports Writers Stephen Wade and Graham Dunbar. SENT: 1,570 words, photos.

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