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NASCAR-CHARLOTTE — Race begins 8 p.m.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-THROUGH KIDS’ EYES — These are children of the global pandemic. In the far-north Canadian town of Iqaluit, one boy has been glued to the news to learn everything he can about the coronavirus. A girl in Australia sees a vibrant future, tinged with sadness for the lives lost. A Rwandan boy is afraid the military will violently crack down on its citizens when his country lifts the lockdown. By Martha Irvine. SENT: 3,600 words, photos, video.
AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-VACCINES — Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. By Lauran Neergaard and Hannah Fingerhut. SENT: 1,000 words, photos, video, graphic.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — The U.S. surpasses a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount. But it represents the stark reality that more Americans have died from the virus than from the Vietnam and Korea wars combined. By Carla K. Johnson, Susan Haigh and Lisa Marie Pane. SENT: 1,120 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE 100,000 — U.S. deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean? SENT: 1,000 words, photos; VIRUS OUTBREAK-COUNTING DEATHS — The nation hits a tragic milestone, but is the number right? SENT: 570 words, photos; VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT’S HAPPENING (sent).
MINNEAPOLIS-POLICE DEATH-FLOYD — A black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes was a former Texas high school football star who was carving out a living in his adopted state. George Floyd also had something in common with millions of Americans. He had lost his job because of the pandemic. By Todd Richmond. SENT: 700 words, photos. With MINNEAPOLIS-POLICE DEATH — Mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
TRUMP-TWITTER — President Donald Trump is threatening social media companies with new regulation or even closure after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. Trump can’t unilaterally regulate or close social media companies, as that would require action by Congress or the Federal Communications Commission. By Zeke Miller. SENT: 740 words, photos, video. With TWITTER-TRUMP WARNINGS-Q&A — Trump has megaphone, but states control virus shutdowns. SENT: 680 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — For the first time, House Democrats vote by proxy, trying to avoid the risk of travel to Washington during the pandemic. Republicans have sued to stop the majority party as the House tries to strike a balance between working from home and honoring the Constitution’s requirement to be “present” and voting. By Lisa Mascaro and Andrew Taylor. SENT: 820 words, photos, video.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
ELECTION 2020-VOTING WORRIES — A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results. By Nicholas Riccardi. SENT: 990 words, photos.
Find more coverage on the 2 020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
OBIT-LARRY KRAMER-A LIFE — Time never softened the urgency of Larry Kramer’s demands. Theatergoers leaving a Broadway revival of Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” in 2011 were greeted by the playwright handing out leaflets outside the theater demanding they do more to stop AIDS. Kramer, whose angry voice and pen raised consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to action, has died at 84. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 1,300 words, photos. With OBIT-LARRY KRAMER, OBIT-LARRY KRAMER-REACTION (both sent).
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CEO PAY — The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year. SENT: 1,390 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-FLORIDA — Officials from SeaWorld and Disney World say they hope to open their theme parks in Orlando, Florida, in June and July. SENT: 530 words, photo. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-FRONTIER DAYS — Cheyenne Frontier Days canceled for 1st time in 124 years. SENT: 460 words, photos.
TV-FALLON-BLACKFACE — NBC “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon apologizes for doing an impersonation of fellow comic Chris Rock while in blackface during a 2000 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” SENT: 220 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-DRONES — As the world grapples with a pandemic, officials are turning to drones for everything from delivering medical supplies to monitoring crowds. SENT: 650 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NATION’S CAPITAL — Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation’s capital will begin a gradual reopening Friday, even as she warns it probably will result in more coronavirus infections. SENT: 680 words, photos, video.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-RITES OF PASSAGE — Pandemic disrupts rites of passage for many devout families. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BENEFITS FRAUD — Washington state’s race to help newly laid-off residents as the pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to fraud. LSENT: 750 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK-ISOLATION HOTELS — Isolation hotel residents drained by “crippling” solitude. SENT: 920 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK -ONE GOOD THING-BORDER REUNIONS — Loved ones reunite at an oasis on closed US-Canada border. SENT: 680 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-LONELY FUNERALS-PHOTO GALLERY — AP PHOTOS: Funerals become lonely affairs amid pandemic. SENT: 570 words, photos.
A separate wire advisory has moved detailing our complete coronavirus coverage.
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UNITED STATES-CHINA-HONG KONG — Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo notifies Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw preferential trade and financial status. By Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee. SENT: 790 words, photos, video. With UNITED STATES-CHINA-UIGHURS — Congress votes to toughen the U.S. response to a Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities. SENT: 650 words, photo.
TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE-Q&A — Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, but the investigation still carries political consequences. With TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE-CONGRESS — Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate committee hearing on the Russia investigation. SENT: 370 words, photo.
CONGRESS-SURVEILLANCE — Legislation to extend surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism is thrown into doubt as President Trump, the Justice Department and congressional Republicans all signal opposition to the bill. SENT: 740 words, photo.
TRUMP-FACT CHECK-MEDICARE — An AP Fact Check finds that President Trump tangled the facts when he suggested that “Obamacare” raised prescription drug costs for seniors. The opposite is true. SENT: 570 words, photos.
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UNITED STATES-IRAN — The Trump administration ends nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. SENT: 450 words, photos.
ISRAEL-NETANYAHU DIVIDE — A stunning tirade by Benjamin Netanyahu against Israel's legal system highlights the country's divide over the prime minister. SENT: 950 words, photos.
CANADA-US-HUAWEI — A Canadian judge rules that the U.S. extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage. SENT: 500 words, photos.
FRANCE-SHOOTING — Gunman kills 3 at French quarry, wounds self with gunshot. SENT: 100 words.
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TROPICAL WEATHER — Tropical Storm Bertha surprises the South Carolina coast, making landfall within two hours after forming. But the storm is downgraded before sundown, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems. SENT: 490 words, photos.
MISSING-CHILDREN TULSA — Police in Tulsa say a body found in a river in Oklahoma is believed to be that of a 3-year-old girl who disappeared last week with her younger brother. SENT: 250 words, photo.
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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Stocks close higher on Wall Street, extending the market’s gains into a third day on hopes for a coming economic revival. SENT: 760 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BOEING-JOBS — Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs as it deals with a downturn in travel caused by the pandemic. SENT: 550 words, photo.
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HOME LAUNCH — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit is called off because of the danger of lightning. Liftoff is rescheduled for Saturday. By Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn. SENT: 840 words, photos. With TRUMP — Trump’s plan to celebrate space launch hits weather snag. SENT: 780 words, photos.
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STREAMING TV-HBO MAX — Is a pandemic the perfect time to launch a new and relatively expensive streaming service? AT&T sure hopes so. SENT: 676 words, photos.
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NASCAR-CHARLOTTE — NASCAR’s top Cup Series races for the fourth time in 11 days with a Wednesday night return to Charlotte Motor Speedway. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Race begins 8 p.m.
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