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VIRUS OUTBREAK, Lifestyles-related stories include:

US--Virus Outbreak-Wedding Jitters: Soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices in light of the coronavirus outbreak: Postpone or forge ahead with their weddings. Uncertainty as the number of virus cases grows, along with travel restrictions popping up around the globe, have sent ripples through the wedding industry. By Leanne Italie. Upcoming Saturday by 2 pm, 1,000 words photos.

Italy-Elderly: Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives. By Frances D'Emilio. SENT Thursday, 1,000 words, photos.

Trapped in Europe: PARIS: Europeans are swallowing their disappointment and trying to come to terms with the idea that they are now locked out of the United States by the new anti-virus travel ban. By John Leicester. SENT Thursday, 930 words, photos.

Photo Gallery: Life in the time of coronovirus.

Homes-NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Stock-Up-Wisely: Liz Weston: How to stock up wisely, emergency or not. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, photos.

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HOMES

Insider Q&A-Procter & Gamble-CEO: Tide detergent, Pantene shampoo and Gillette razors have filled cupboards for decades. But being a household name isn't good enough anymore. Procter & Gamble, which makes those products and more, is facing increasing competition. By Retail Writer Joseph Pisani. SENT Sunday, 730 words, AP Photo.

Designer-Public to Private: What can home decorators learn from gorgeous public spaces like restaurants and hotels? Three experts who design both commercial and residential spaces explain how they help clients capture the looks they love and adapt them for home. By Melissa Rayworth. SENT Tuesday, 700 words, photos.

NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Your Old Stuff: So the kids have flown the nest and you’re ready to downsize? Don’t take it personally when they say “no, thanks” to your stuff, whether it’s unwanted china or unfashionable furniture. By Liz Weston of Nerdwallet. SENT Monday, 710 words, AP Photo.

Homes-Food-Kitchen Smarts-Whole Grain, see FOOD

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PARENTING

Census-Young Children: Researchers say no other age group was undercounted as much during the last once-a-decade census than children under 5. Sesame Street is using Count von Count to change that. By Mike Schneider. SENT Monday, 400 words, photos.

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GARDENING

Gardening-Pruning Shrubs: March is a fine time to prune many trees and shrubs, though not all of them (don't prune your forsythia or lilac, for instance). It's easy to see what to cut on leafless plants, and cuts heal quickly. Here’s a list of some pruning jobs for this time of year. By Lee Reich. SENT: Tuesday, 550 words, photo.

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FOOD

Homes-Food-Kitchen Smarts-Whole Grain: The ABCs of whole grains: What are they exactly, and which ones should you have stocked in your pantry? By Katie Workman. SENT Monday, 750 words, photos.

Restaurants-Cultural Trademarks: Panda and poke: Restaurant trademarks can stir legal fights. By Terry Tang. SENT Tuesday, 930 words, photos.

Britain-Obit-Michel Roux: Michel Roux, legendary French chef in UK restaurants, dies. By Pan Pylas. SENT Thursday, 450 words, photos.

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TRAVEL

Disneyland-Avengers: Some assembling is still required, but the Avengers will soon gather at Disneyland. A new Spider-Man attraction that allows riders to sling webs with their bare hands highlights the new Avengers Campus that arrives July 18 at Disney’s California Adventure. By AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT Wednesday, 834 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Florida Theme Parks: Florida theme parks keep eye on virus as spring break nears. SENT Monday.

US-Travel-Airbnb-Fantasy-Design: Airbnb creates $1 million competition to build fantasy homes. SENT Tuesday, 180 words, photo.

Historic Route 20: A national group is hoping to encourage travelers to visit small towns along the old Route 20 highway with a historic designation. By Margery A. Beck. SENT Sunday, 700 words, photos.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

HOMES: Spring Homes Special Edition, comprising five stories — Renters-Decor Options, Trends-Softer Side, Florals, Old and New, NerdWallet-Buy-Build-Fix. Also NerdWallet-Down Payment Stress; Architecture-Pritzker Prize

FOOD: Poaching Chicken; Germany-Ice Wine

GARDENING: Sustainability Basics

PARENTING: TikTok Concerns

TRAVEL: NerdWallet-Spring Break Card

FASHION: Transformed on Runway-Photo Gallery; France-Paris Fashion Week, various.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:

March 3 — Spring Homes

April 7 — Weddings

May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors

July 14 — Back to School

Aug. 11 — Fall Homes

Oct. 6 — Pets

Nov. 17 — Holidays

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