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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announce agreement on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor and Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1,200 words, photos, videos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK — The world's largest democracy goes under the world's biggest lockdown, with India's 1.3 billion people ordered to stay home in a bid to stop the coronavirus pandemic. India's unprecedented move is aimed at keeping the virus from spreading and overwhelming its fragile health care system as it has done in parts of Europe, where infections are still surging. By Chris Blake and Sheikh Saaliq. SENT: 1,170 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-INDIA-PHOTO GALLERY — India's vast railway system closes to passengers; VIRUS OURBREAK-KOHLI — Cricket captain, Bollywood star send virus message to India; VIRUS-OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-MENTAL-HEALTH — The coronavirus pandemic can be a challenge for people who already have anxiety issues, especially those who aren't getting treatment. Providers are moving individual and group therapy sessions online. Research shows that can be as effective as treating people in person. By Science Writer Malcolm Ritter. SENT: 1,020 words, photos, video.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON RULE BREAKERS — Powerful people in Washington are defying preventative measures aimed at curbing the spread of the contagious coronavirus. President Donald Trump continued shaking hands; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew to Afghanistan; and Sen. Rand Paul was at the Capitol as he awaited the results of a test that came back positive. By Eric Tucker. SENT: 990 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SURVIVORS-GUIDE — Millions across the Middle East and in conflict zones farther afield are keenly aware of what Western countries reeling from the coronavirus pandemic are going through. By Joseph Krauss and Fares Akram. SENT: 1,350 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — Pakistan halts domestic passenger flights over new virus. Also see MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK below.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Shares advance in Asia after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House reach a deal on injecting nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. By Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CITING WORLD WAR II — World War II references are now heard daily — not because another momentous 75th anniversary, Victory in Europe Day approaches in May but because of the coronavirus. By Tamer Fakahany. SENT: 940 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NATIONAL-GUARD-MISINFORMATION — The use of National Guard units around the country to help with the response to the coronavirus pandemic is prompting rumors of a military-enforced national lockdown or even martial law. SENT: 900 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP — Trump says he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak. SENT: 1,130 words, photos, video. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRIEFINGS — Virus briefings are the new campaign rallies for Trump; VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-FACT CHECK — Trump claims rising suicides if U.S. stays shut.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-STRANDED AMERICANS — Anna, a 33-year-old American stranded in a Peruvian hotel room, has run out of life-saving medication to treat her auto-immune disease and the clock is ticking. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles County health officials backtrack on their announcement that a child died from coronavirus, saying it’s possible the death was caused by something else. SENT: 1,080 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-PHILIPPINES-COVID SURVIVOR — Filipino shares his experiences as coronavirus survivor. SENT: 740 words, photos.
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SPAIN-VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOMELESS-PHOTO GALLERY — Virus accentuates isolation of Spain's homeless. SENT: 430 words, photos.
RUSSIA-EARTHQUAKE — Tsunami watch for Hawaii lifted after north Pacific quake. SENT: 150 words.
KANYE WEST-TAYLOR SWIFT — Taylor Swift's publicist takes aim at Kim Kardashian in feud. SENT: 310 words, photo.
SOUTH KOREA-CHATROOM SEX CRIME — South Korea investigates chatroom sex abuse allegations. SENT: 410 words, photos.
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AFGHANISTAN — Gunmen storm a religious gathering of Afghanistan's minority Sikhs in their place of worship in the heart of Kabul's old city, killing at least four people, a Sikh lawmaker says. SENT: 280 words, photos.
SUDAN-DEFENSE MINISTER DIES — Sudan’s defense minister has died of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan. SENT: 330 words.
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SEVERE WEATHER-SOUTH — A suspected tornado heavily damages a store in northern Mississippi and other structures along the line with Alabama as a severe storm system crosses the Deep South. SENT: 250 words.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK—COLLEGE ATHLETES — Many of the more than 20,000 foreign college athletes in the United States impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling with a decision about whether to stay in this country or return home. By Sports Writer Pat Eaton-Robb. SENT: 650 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK—SPORTS TO ESPORTS — Video games have become a go-to hobby for millions self-isolating around the world, and athletes from preps to pros have eagerly grabbed the controls. By Sports Writer Jake Seiner. SENT: 980 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK—HITTING THE LINKS — Since many golf courses around the country have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic the question is whether recreational golf can be made safe enough under the circumstances. By Sports Writer Noah Trister. SENT: 990 words, photos.
In the latest episode of “Ground Game: Inside the Outbreak,” the AP’s virus podcast, host Ralph Russo talks to sportswriter Eddie Pells about what the postponement of the 2020 Olympics means for Tokyo, businesses and the athletes themselves. Find the episode at https://appodcasts.com/category/ground-game/ Embed code is available on Coverage Plan.
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