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VIRUS OUTBREAK — Authorities around the world turn to increasingly drastic measures to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, with lockdowns, curfews and travel restrictions spreading. Soldiers and police seal the densely populated Philippine capital from most domestic travelers in one of Southeast Asia’s most drastic containment moves. The move mirrored a lockdown Spain announced just hours earlier for its 46 million citizens. By Joseph Wilson and Geir Moulson. SENT: 1,310 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING (both sent).
VIRUS OUTBREAK-US — Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus. By Gillian Flaccus and Jocelyn Gecker. SENT: 1,490 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP — After days of resisting screening for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump tested negative for the virus, officials say. Meanwhile, the White House began checking the temperature of anyone coming into close contact with the president and other officials. By Jill Colvin and Aamer Madhani. SENT: 990 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-DEBATE — As the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates return to the debate stage, their party, the stakes, and the world look much different than in their last meeting less than three weeks ago. The fast-moving coronavirus was something of an afterthought in that debate; now the escalating crisis is likely to dominate today’s contest. By Julie Pace. SENT: 900 words, photos.
SUNSHINE WEEK-MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGNS — Political misinformation is often considered a national and international challenge, in part because of the Russian-based trolls and bots who spread false claims and sow division in a bid to influence elections in the U.S. and abroad. It's increasingly a problem on Main Street, too, as local candidates and politicians adopt misinformation tactics and local news organizations shrink or shut down, leaving residents with fewer credible sources of information. By David Klepper. SENT: 1,320 words, photos. With SUNSHINE WEEK-MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGNS-GETTING HELP — Groups help local journalists call out misinformation (sent).
SYRIA-INTO WAR'S 10TH YEAR — In a world gripped by a pandemic, global unrest and a fast-moving news cycle, it can be difficult to remember that the war in Syria is still happening. Even before the coronavirus outbreak took over daily lives around the globe, the nine-year old conflict had largely fallen off the world’s collective radars. But as the war enters its tenth year, the conflict that gave rise to the Islamic State group and that triggered the worst humanitarian catastrophe of the 21st century continues to create new tragedies with an outsized impact on global politics. By Zeina Karam. SENT: 1,080 word,s photos
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — The official leading Iran's response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East acknowledges the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in the country, which is under severe U.S. sanctions. SENT: 800 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK-SCHOOLS — As schools across the U.S. shut down in hopes of helping to fight the coronavirus, New York City officials are arguing just the opposite: They're keeping the nation's largest school system open to ensure that health and emergency workers aren't tied down with kids at home. By Jim Mustian and Jennifer Peltz. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announces the United States will expand its European travel restrictions to include Britain and Ireland as the U.S., armed with new tools against the pandemic, braces for it to get worse before it gets better. The government's top infection expert warn COVID-19 may surge within the nation in coming days. SENT: 1,220 words, photos, video.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-AFRICA — Africa is seeing a steady spread of the coronavirus across the continent, with five new countries confirming cases on Saturday, so that 24 of Africa's 54 countries have COVID-19 patients. SENT: 460 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SKI RESORTS —As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company decide they would shutter 49 of North America's most well-known resorts. SENT: 1,220 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ITALY-COPING-PHOTO GALLERY — Italians are cooped up at home by a government decree to combat the spread of coronavirus. They are coping creatively. SENT: 810 words photos.
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ISRAEL-NETANYAHU — Israeli PM's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus. SENT: 110 words, photo.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL VEGAS SHOWS CLOSE — Cirque du Soleil closes its Las Vegas shows because of virus. SENT: 260 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-FAKE TEST KITS — Fake coronavirus testing kits seized at Los Angeles airport. SENT: 200 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPAIN-PRIME MINISTER'S WIFE — Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus. SENT: 230 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-APPLE — Apple temporarily shuts stores outside China to fight virus. SENT: 350 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-BIDEN-UNION — The nation’s largest labor union has lined up behind Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, with the National Education Association endorsing the former vice president for the Democratic nomination over his last remaining primary rival Bernie Sanders. SENT: 670 words, photo.
TRUMP-FED — President Donald Trump says he has the power to fire or demote Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, adding new fuel to his long-running animus toward the central bank’s leader at a moment when the economy was at risk of edging into recession. SENT: 390 words, photo.
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NEW ZEALAND-MOSQUE SHOOTING — People in the New Zealand city of Christchurch honors the 51 worshipers who were killed in a mass shooting a year ago in small but poignant ways, after a planned national memorial event was canceled due to fears it might spread the new coronavirus. SENT: 420 words, photos.
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US-IDITAROD — As Iditarod mushers drive their dog teams across Alaska, race officials scramble to make last minute changes prompted by concerns over the new coronavirus, including asking fans not to fly to Nome for the finish. SENT: 660 words, photo.
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SAUDI-ARABIA-OIL — Oil giant Saudi Aramco says its net income dropped by $22.9 billion in 2019 to $88.2 billion, a sharp decrease coming as the kingdom stands ready to flood an already-weakened global energy market amid the new coronavirus pandemic. SENT 670 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-INTERNET — Tech experts say the U.S. internet won’t have any trouble handling spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans who are now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus. But they say connectivity could stumble for some remote home workers if everyone in their family tries to videoconference at once. SENT: 610 words, photo. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-FREE WI-FI — U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days (sent).
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEXICO-MUSIC FESTIVAL — The coronavirus pandemic may have led authorities around the globe to cancel concerts and sporting events, and even shut down daily activities in some places. But Mexico City has gone ahead with the two-day Vive Latino — one of the most important music festivals in the country. SENT: 580 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-HORSE RACING — While most of the sports world is idled by the coronavirus pandemic, horse racing runs on — with and without fans from California to Nebraska to Maryland. Fans are attending races at a small track in Nebraska while three Kentucky Derby prep races, topped by the $1 million Rebel Stakes in Arkansas, are held with fans confined to watching online and on television, and wagering remotely. By Eric Olson and Beth Harris. SENT: 1,120 words, photos. With SPORTS-VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.
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