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VIRUS OUTBREAK

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VIRUS OUTBREAK — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus. Political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress, and U.S. stocks fell at the opening bell even after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much government debt as necessary and lend to small and large businesses and local governments to help them cope with the economic damage from the outbreak. By Lori Hinnant and Foster Klug. SENT: 1,180 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-LATEST, VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING, VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NEW-YORK-PHOTO-GALLERY (all sent).

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS -- Top Trump administration officials and congressional leaders struggled Monday to finalize a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package as the coronavirus crisis deepened, even as President Donald Trump seemed to suggest he had qualms about extending the current 15-day suggested shutdown. By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire and Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 1,300 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.

FINANCIAL MARKETS — Wall Street is opening lower after a bill to provide emergency help to the economy stalled in Congress. The Dow industrials fell 190 points, or 1%. The market had been set to open even lower until the Federal Reserve early Monday announced its most aggressive action yet to protect the economy from the extensive damage being caused by the coronavirus. SENT 1,030 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-BUSINESS FALLOUT (sent)

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FEDERAL RESERVE — In its boldest effort to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus, the Federal Reserve says it will buy as much government debt as it deems necessary and will also begin lending to small and large businesses and local governments to help them weather the crisis. The Fed's announcement removes any dollar limits from its plans to support the flow of credit through an economy that has been ravaged by the viral outbreak. The central bank's all-out effort has now gone beyond even the extraordinary drive it made to rescue the economy from the 2008 financial crisis. SENT: 970 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-INDIA — As India expanded its virus-containment measures and halted its train network, the country's lifeblood, the federal government warned Monday of strict legal action for those who flout the rules. The wholesale shutdown of India's massive train system is unprecedented. SENT: 510 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FAUCI — Dr. Anthony Fauci says he can't jump in front of the microphone to stop President Trump from speaking at daily White House briefings on the coronavirus outbreak. The nation's top infectious disease expert tells Science magazine in an interview that Trump listens “even though we disagree on some things.” SENT: 300 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FRAUD — Scam artists are preying on older people's fears to peddle fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients, federal law enforcement authorities warn. UPCOMING: 650 words by noon, photo.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FITNESS ROUTINES — People around the country who are self-isolating or maintaining social distance during the coronavirus outbreak have to think outside the gym when it comes to their fitness routines. Many are turning to online classes or getting outside to exercise. SENT: 750 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PRESIDENTS IN CRISIS -- Most American presidents will confront a crisis — or crises — during their time in office, whether it is a natural disaster, war, economic downturn, public health threat or terrorism. Historians say what matters is how they respond. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting the first coronavirus infection in the country, where the healthcare system has been decimated by nearly a decade of civil war.. SENT: 980 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FUNERALS — The coronavirus that has upended nearly every element of public life also has dramatically changed the way people grieve for the dead. Ministers have closed their doors to funerals. Fear of quarantine has prevented families from flying in to pay their last respects. BY Don Babwin and Amy Taxin. SENT: 980 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-DISTANCE LEARNING — With schools shut down for the coronavirus outbreak, districts and educators are launching a massive, unplanned test of virtual teaching. SENT: 1060 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-YOUNG AND BEWILDERED — America's young people have grown up with school shootings, social media pressures, climate change and terror attacks. But the coronavirus pandemic could test a generation in ways they have never faced. One expert likens the impact to that of the Great Depression. As they're being asked to study at home and distance socially to help their more vulnerable elders, how will they cope? SENT: 990 words, photos.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-BAILOUT POLITICS -- In the fall of 2008, an unlikely alliance of lawmakers, regulators and Bush administration officials banded together to rescue an economy they feared was hours away from collapse. More than a decade later, those same political forces are shadowing a new debate in Washington over emergency government spending — only with far more taxpayer money at stake and even greater uncertainty over Americans’ futures. By Julie Pace and Steven Sloan. SENT: 1,120 words, photos

FACT CHECK-WEEK -- President Donald Trump is revising history as to how he described the dangers of the coronavirus as it swept across China and showed early signs in the U.S. His claims don't match his rhetoric over the last two months before the World Health Organization declared the virus outbreak a pandemic. By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward and Tom Krishner. SENT: 1,580 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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AFGHANISTAN-POMPEO — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Kabul on an urgent visit Monday to try to move forward a U.S. peace deal signed last month with the Taliban, a trip that comes despite the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when world leaders and statesmen are curtailing official travel. By Rahim Faiez and Kathy Gannon. SENT: 900 words, photos.

EGYPT-CHILDREN — An international right group says Egyptian security forces have arbitrarily arrested, forcibly disappeared and tortured children as young as 12 while prosecutors and judges turned a blind eye. Human Rights Watch says it documented abuses against 20 children who were between the age of 12 and 17 at the time of arrest. SENT: 480 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-UTILITY — Pacific Gas & Electric says it will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2018 fire in Northern California that killed 84 people and decimated three towns. The utility said in a statement will also admit to a single count of unlawfully starting a fire. SENT: 100 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.

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BUSINESS

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JAPAN-SOFTBANK — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden. The company's founder, Masayoshi Son, said Monday that the move reflected “the firm and unwavering confidence we have in our business." Tokyo-based SoftBank will buy up to 2 trillion yen ($18.1 billion) of its shares. It earlier announced a 500 billion yen ($4.5 billion) share repurchase. SENT: 380 words.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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BOOKS-WOODY ALLEN: Woody Allen's memoir has been released with a new publisher. “Apropos of Nothing” was dropped last month after widespread criticism. But it came out Monday by Arcade Publishing with little advance notice and when much of the world is otherwise preoccupied with the coronavirus pandemic. By National Writer Hillel Italie. Sent. 1,000 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TOKYO GAMES — The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. That became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks. Major Olympic nations like Canada and Australia have added pressure by saying they will not send teams if the games are staged this year. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.

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