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TOP STORIES

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK — California's governor orders people in the most populous U.S. state to stay home as the coronavirus pandemic's toll worsens so much world leaders warned of “record” economic pain. Iran accused the United States of helping spread the virus by retaining sanctions that prevent it importing desperately needed medicine and medical equipment. Iran's 1,200 deaths are exceeded only by those in Italy and China, and fears remain that it is underreporting the scale of its outbreak. By Nick Perry. SENT: 1,240 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ITALY-EPICENTER — The northern Italian city of Bergamo struggles with a huge toll — some of it hidden — as the epicenter of Italy's coronavirus epidemic. By Colleen Barry and Luca Bruno. SENT: 1,220 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — Members of President Donald Trump's economic team will convene on Capitol Hill to launch negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package amid the coronavirus outbreak. By Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 930 words, photos. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day, timing uncertain. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CONGRESS-GLANCE.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-EVOLVING VOCABULARY — Newscasts bring word of “hot zones” and “lockdowns.” Conversations are littered with talk of “quarantines” and “isolation.” Leaders urge “social distancing” and “sheltering in place” and “flattening the curve.” In an instant, our vocabulary has changed — just like everything else. By National Writer Matt Sedensky. SENT: 1,120 words, photos. Also see MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK below.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Asian stock markets rise after Wall Street gains on hopes government and central bank action can shield the world economy from a looming recession caused by the coronavirus. By Business Writer Joe McDonald. SENT: 720 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-BUSINESS FALLOUT — Airlines lobby for funds, Domino's hiring.

ELECTION 2020-VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN — The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting the 2020 presidential campaign. Amid calls for social distancing, Democrats Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, as well as Trump, have had little choice but to call off large-scale public events in favor of politicking online and over the airwaves. By Brian Slodysko, Alexandra Jaffe and Zeke Miller. SENT: 1,230 words, photos. With ELECTION 2020 — Biden, nominee-in-waiting, with a long wait; ELECTION-2020-OREGON-PRIMARY — Oregon primary elections, by mail, to proceed as planned.

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MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK

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CHINA-OUTBREAK-DOCTOR VINDICATED — China exonerates a doctor who was officially reprimanded for warning about the coronavirus outbreak and later died of the disease, a startling admission of error by the ruling Communist Party that generally bodes no challenges to its authority. SENT: 580 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-INSIDE THE TASK FORCE — The White House coronavirus task force meets every day but Sunday in the windowless Situation Room. SENT: 1,150 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — Trump urges states to do more as hospitals sound alarms.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS — As senior citizens deal with anxiety about the coronavirus, grocery store chains and other retailers have come up with a way to ease their fears: shopping times reserved exclusively for them. By Denise Lavoie. SENT: 830 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PARENTING TEENS — Parents and authorities around the globe are struggling to keep young people from gathering to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. SENT: 810 words, photos.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NO-RENTER-PROTECTIONS — Most Americans who rent their home, many of whom have lost their jobs in the sudden economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak, will not be eligible for eviction protections, despite what Trump said this week. By Business Writer Ken Sweet. SENT: 500 words, photo.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA — California's 40 million residents should stay home indefinitely and venture outside only for essential jobs, errands and some exercise, Gov. Gavin Newsom says, warning that the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system. SENT: 890 words, photos, video. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA HOMELESS California rushes to prevent virus spread among the homeless.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA-MARIJUANA — The coronavirus outbreak has set off an unexpected surge in California's legal marijuana market. SENT: 1,090 words, photos, video.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEXICO — Mexico has so far taken a “business as usual” attitude to deal with the coronavirus, a contrast to the more aggressive measures many other countries in Latin America have taken. SENT: 1,010 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-UNITED STATES-MEXICO — US, Mexico discuss halting much of cross-border travel.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CUOMO — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s matter-of-fact and slightly scolding demeanor as his state has become an epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic emerges as a stark contrast to the often haphazard and hyperbolic messages delivered by Trump. SENT: 970 words, photo. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-GOVERNORS — Governors raise alarm as coronavirus taxes health systems.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-IRAQ-ECONOMIC IMPACT — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to catapult Iraq into an unprecedented crisis. SENT: 1,080 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Iranian leaders vow to overcome virus in new year messages.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-STRANDED IN MOROCCO — Thousands of travelers are stranded in Morocco, which has closed its borders, gone into lockdown and is shuttering hotels in major cities to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus. SENT: 590 words, photos.

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TOKYO-TORCH-ARRIVAL — Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games. SENT: 650 words, photos.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CHINA-ROBOT-MAKER — Chinese robot maker sees demand surge amid virus. SENT: 570 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEMPHIS IN MAY — Music festival, barbecue championship postponed in Memphis. SENT: 220 words, photo.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NIKKI-HALEY — Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board over airlines bailout. SENT: 470 words, photo.

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WASHINGTON

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CONGRESS-SENATOR-STOCKS — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic. SENT: 530 words, photo.

COUNTERTERRORISM-CHIEF — The Trump administration says that it is replacing the acting chief of the National Counterterrorism Center, part of an ongoing leadership shakeup in the intelligence community. SENT: 310 words, photo.

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VOTING-RIGHTS-SELMA-ONLINE — A new online project seeks to bring the lessons of the U.S. civil rights movement to students. SENT: 550 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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INDIA-HANGINGS — Four convicts were hanged for the 2012 gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student on a moving bus in New Delhi. SENT: 550 words, photos. With INDIA-HANGINGS-TIMELINE.

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BUSINESS

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CASH — In a world suffering a pandemic, cash is no longer king. By Business Writer Ken Sweet. SENT: 600 words, photo.

TESLA-AUTOPILOT-CRASH — The National Transportation Safety Board says two drivers, Tesla and lax regulation of new partially automated driving systems are to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida involving a Tesla on Autopilot. By Auto Writer Tom Krisher. SENT: 650 words, photo.

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SPORTS

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TIM DAHLBERG-NFL DEALS — The NFL is now allowing teams to announce free agent signings, after a few days of keeping things unofficial because players can’t travel for physicals. By Sports Columnist Tim Dahlberg. SENT: 840 words, photos.

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