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NEW THIS DIGEST

Virus Outbreak-Rites of Passage: For many religious families across the United States, the coronavirus has disrupted one of their most anticipated traditions – the rites of passage that mark their adolescent children’s full entry into their congregations. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Bad Examples: Do as I say, not as I do: From the U.S. president to the British prime minister’s top aide and far beyond, leading officials around the world are refusing to wear masks or breaking confinement rules meant to protect their populations from the coronavirus and prevent a dangerous second wave of the pandemic. While some are punished or publicly repent, others shrug off the violations as if the rules don’t apply to them. SENT Wednesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Wary Athletes: Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He’s also the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters to him more when he ponders eventually returning to work amidst a pandemic. “If I go practice or play and I come back home with the virus, she’s not strong enough yet to fight something like that. For me, that’s my biggest worry,” Thompson says. The AP spoke to more than two dozen athletes from around the globe to get a sense of how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition after the COVID-19 outbreak. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: Thursday, 900 words, photos by 2 p.m. ET. With: — Virus Outbreak-Wary Athletes-Quotes, BBO--Virus Outbreak-Zimmerman’s AP Diary.

Virus Outbreak Colombia Radio School: Broadcasting was once used widely in Latin America to teach basic maths and literacy skills to rural children and adults. Now radio and TV lessons are making a comeback as the pandemic keeps kids at home and exposes the region’s spotty internet connectivity. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.

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HOMES

Virus Outbreak-Shopping Madness: Through technical glitch and worried haste, retail therapy and sheer shopping amnesia, something has happened during the pandemic that can be summed up thusly: rubber chickens. A trio of rubber chickens were snared by a San Diego woman who’s among the millions driving unusual online consumer behavior. By Leanne Italie. SENT Tuesday, 950 words, photos.

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FAMILY

Virus Outbreak-Diary-The Friendly Ex: A writer finds a surprising source of support over the last few months: her ex-husband. Navigating tricky custody and other parenting decisions, they’ve rekindled a lost friendship. SENT Tuesday, 580 words and photo. By Holly Ramer.

Virus Outbreak-Through Kids’ Eyes: AP reporters around the world asked kids about living with the virus, and to use art to show us what they believe the future might hold. Some sketched or painted, while others sang, danced ballet, built with LEGOs. There is sadness and boredom, and a lot of worrying. Also joy and silliness. SENT Wednesday, photos, video.

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Border Reunions: The closure of the U.S.-Canada border has cut off many families from loved ones on the other side, but a park between Washington state and British Columbia has provided a rare chance for in-person visits. Visitors from both sides are allowed to cross inside Peace Arch Park, without having to display a passport. That’s made it a reunion spot. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

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GARDENING

Giving: Gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest. Some have set aside a ``giving garden″ section. By Dean Fosdick. SENT Wednesday, 590 words, photos.

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FOOD

Food-Diana Kennedy: If you add garlic in your guacamole, we have bad news: You’re not doing it right. So says Diana Kennedy, a foremost authority on traditional Mexican cuisine and the subject of a new documentary film. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 700 words, photos.

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TRAVEL

Virus Outbreak Italy Stranded Tourists: A retired couple from Detroit who got stuck in Italy at the start of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak had to wait two and a half months for what was supposed to be the highlight of their trip: a visit to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. The Roman city, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in A.D. 79, reopened to the public Tuesday as Italy gradually emerges from lockdown. SENT Tuesday, 500 words, photos.

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FASHION

Virus Outbreak-Fashion Rethink: Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars. SENT Sunday, 790 words, photos.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

GENERAL: Virus Outbreak-Measuring Risk; Virus Outbreak-Is Cash King?; Virus Outbreak-Future of Communion; Virus Outbreak-Diary-OK With Quarantine; Virus Outbreak-Looking Within; Virus Outbreak-Me and We; Virus Outbreak-Fighting Loneliness; Virus Outbreak-Military Retention; Virus Outbreak-Mental Health Access; Virus Outbreak-Postal Pressure; Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Antibody Test; Virus Outbreak-Concerts; Virus-Outbreak-Community-Libraries; Virus-Outbreak-Rodeo-Drive-Reopens.

FAMILY: Virus Outbreak-Reopening Colleges; Virus-Outbreak-Diary-Jamming-with-Jordan; Virus Outbreak-Seniors Gallery: AP PHOTOS: Celebrating high school seniors amid pandemic; US--Virus Outbreak-Graduation; US Births; Virus-Outbreak-Class-of-2020; Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Wedding Postponed; Virus Outbreak-Vegas Weddings.

GARDENING: Going Native-Book.

HOMES: Right-Plant-Based; Virus Outbreak-Mortgage Forbearance; NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Reverse Mortgages; Virus Outbreak-Household Impact; Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Clean Masks.

FOOD: Virus Outbreak Italy Restaurants; Virus-Outbreak-One-Good-Thing-Pizza-Love.

TRAVEL: Virus Outbreak-Enticing Tourists; Virus Outbreak-Vulnerable Northlands; Virus Outbreak-Italy-Deluxe Hotels-Photo Gallery; Virus-Outbreak-Triple-Whammy.

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SPECIAL EDITIONS ADVISORY

Editors: Because of rapidly changing developments caused by the coronavirus, The AP will not be moving any more Special Editions in 2020. We plan to continue spot and feature coverage of these subjects — weddings, pursuits, school, homes, pets and holidays — on the regular AP Lifestyles and main news wires. If you have questions, please contact Julia Rubin at [email protected] or Barry Bedlan at [email protected].

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LIFESTYLES ADVISORY

Editors: During this uncertain time, we are pleased to provide you with more timely content for Lifestyles that speaks to how we are living, adapting and coping during the coronavirus pandemic. As we increase that coverage, we have altered our standard weekly offerings for the time being. Our gardening column will move bimonthly. Food stories will be guaranteed at least twice a month. Home stories will be guaranteed at least twice a month. While the kind of content we provide is changing for now, our commitment to providing excellent Lifestyles articles is not. For further questions, please contact Nekesa Moody at [email protected] or Barry Bedlan at [email protected].

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