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Adds VIRUS OUTBREAK-TESTING MISSTEPS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN, ELECTION 2020-BLOOMBERG, CHICAGO VIOLENCE-VIRUS OUTBREAK, MICHIGAN PROFESSOR-ASSAULT CLAIM, AP WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-TESTING MISSTEPS — An Associated Press review finds that a series of missteps at the nation's top public health agency created a critical shortage of reliable tests for the coronavirus. Those stumbles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hobbled the federal response as the pandemic spread across the nation. By Michael Biesecker, Mike Stobbe and Matthew Perrone. SENT: 2,240 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population is ordered or urged to stay in their homes at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe. Partisan divisions stall efforts to pass a colossal aid package in Congress. By Adam Geller and Lori Hinnant. SENT: 1,300 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING, VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NEW-YORK-PHOTO-GALLERY (both sent).
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — Tempers flare as Washington strains to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package and President Donald Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire. At the Capitol, emotions are raw as senators wrangle over critically needed aid. By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro and Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1,320 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Updates through the night. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS-GLANCE — A snapshot of the emerging rescue package in Congress. SENT: 420 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ECONOMY VS HEALTH — As President Trump's patience with the coronavirus pandemic wanes even before the worst of its impact, tensions are bubbling between those who argue the country needs to get back up and running to prevent an irrecoverable depression, and medical experts who warn that, unless more extreme action is taken, the human cost will be catastrophic. By Jill Colvin, Josh Boak and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar. SENT: 1,300 words, photos, video.
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. By Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber. SENT: 1,300 words, photos. With FINANCIAL MARKETS — Stocks fall about 3% on Wall Street. SENT: 900 words, photos.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-UTILITY — Pacific Gas & Electric will plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for a swath of death and destruction left behind after its fraying electrical grid ignited a 2018 wildfire that decimated three Northern California towns and drove the nation's largest utility into bankruptcy. By Michael Liedtke and Olga R. Rodriguez. SENT: 880 words, photos.
AFGHANISTAN-POMPEO — The U.S. secretary of state leaves Afghanistan without saying whether he was able to broker an agreement between the country's squabbling political leaders. Mike Pompeo made the urgent surprise visit to Kabul on Monday. By Rahim Faiez and Kathy Gannon. SENT: 980 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TOKYO GAMES — IOC members, national Olympic committees and athletes are all racing toward the same conclusion: The Tokyo Olympics are not going to take place this summer. By National Writer Eddie Pells. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.
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VIRAL OUTBREAK-RAND PAUL — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the new coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol. Paul announced Sunday that he had tested positive for the virus. SENT: 850 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS — Vital meals help Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis. SENT: 690 words, video, photos.
US-VIRUS OUTBREAK-ABORTION — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don't qualify as essential surgeries. SENT: 900 words, photos.
TRUMP-TWITTER LAWSUIT — President Trump will have to go to the U.S. Supreme Court if he wants to block critics from his personal Twitter account. SENT: 450 words.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WEINSTEIN— Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison. SENT: 500 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-ANALYSIS — A frustrated President Trump struggles to cope with the reality of a crisis that has redefined his presidency and upended his campaign for re-election. An AP News Analysis. SENT: 1,180 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-FAUCI — Fauci says he can't stop Trump from talking at briefings. SENT: 400 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ITALY — Italy records a smaller day-to-day increase in new coronavirus cases for the second straight day. SENT: 300 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-CANADA — Canada's most populous province is ordering the closure of all nonessential businesses. SENT: 210 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells the public to “stay at home” for all but a few exceptions and orders shops that don't sell essential goods to shut down. SENT: 680 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — The new coronavirus has arrived in the Gaza Strip and Syria, raising fears that the pandemic may now prey on some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. SENT: 790 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TOWN HALLS — Across the country, anxious Americans are finding an audience for their questions about the new coronavirus in telephone town halls with their senators and representatives. The calls can feel like listening in on painful family conversation. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-DISTANCE LEARNING — With schools shut down for the coronavirus outbreak, districts and educators launch a massive, unplanned test of virtual teaching. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.
2020-CENSUS — The U.S. Census Bureau delays the deadline for counting everyone in the U.S. by two weeks because of the spreading novel coronavirus. SENT: 700 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-2020 CENSUS-MISINFORMATION — Online posts falsely claim census response will lead to cash. SENT: 360 words, photo.
IN THE DEBUT episode of “Ground Game: Inside the Outbreak,” the AP’s virus podcast, host Ralph Russo talks to News Director for Greater China Ken Moritsugu about how China and South Korea handled the outbreak. Find the episode here with embed code available on AP Coverage Plan.
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SUPREME COURT-INSANITY DEFENSE — The Supreme Court rules that states can prevent criminal defendants from pleading insanity without violating their constitutional rights. SENT: 220 words, photo. With SUPREME COURT-PIRATE SHIP — The Supreme Court sides with North Carolina in a copyright fight with a company that has documented the salvage of the pirate Blackbeard's ship. SENT: 300 words, photo.
ELECTION 2020-BLOOMBERG — A former staffer for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign files a suit alleging the billionaire broke a promise to pay his thousands of campaign workers through November. SENT: 520 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-SANCTIONS — In Caracas and in Tehran, officials call on the Trump administration to ease crippling sanctions that they contend are contributing to the death toll caused by the coronavirus. SENT: 1,300 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. SENT: 480 words, photos.
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MICHIGAN PROFESSOR-ASSAULT CLAIM — Regents at the University of Michigan are expected to consider a recommendation from its president that the school fire an opera singer and tenured professor facing sexual assault charges. SENT: 250 words.
CHICAGO VIOLENCE-VIRUS OUTBREAK — Ten people were shot during weekend attacks in Chicago, despite a statewide order requiring people to stay indoors because of the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 340 words.
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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. SENT: 380 words.
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BOOKS-WOODY ALLEN — Woody Allen's memoir has been released with a new publisher. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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AP WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR — Dawn Staley, who guided South Carolina to a No. 1 ranking and 32-1 record, is the AP’s Coach of the Year in women’s college basketball. SENT: 350 words, photos. With AP WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu is the AP’s Player of the Year. SENT: 350 words, photos.
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