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AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-FOREIGN POLICY — More Americans blame the U.S. government instead of foreign nations for the coronavirus crisis in the United States, a rebuke to the Trump administration’s contention that China or other countries are most at fault, a new poll shows. By Matthew Lee. SENT: 960 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — President Donald Trump hopes for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19. The scale of the outbreak within the White House itself continues to come into focus, with press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announcing she has tested positive for the virus and is entering quarantine. By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin and Aamer Madhani. SENT: 1,000 words, photos. And developing through afternoon with 900 words upcoming by 5 p.m. With: VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-THE LATEST, VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-WHAT WE KNOW (sent)
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SUPREME COURT-NEW TERM — The Supreme Court begins its new term with a remembrance of “a dear friend and a treasured colleague,” the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chief Justice. John Roberts paid tribute to Ginsburg, who died last month, as the court resumed its work via telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic. By Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko. SENT: 870 words, photos.
REL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-ORTHODOX JEWS — Amid a new surge of COVID-19 in New York’s Orthodox Jewish communities, many members are reviving health measures that some had abandoned over the summer — social distancing, wearing masks. For many, there’s also a return of anger: They feel the city is singling them out for criticism. By David Crary and Mariam Fam. SENT: 1,100 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered schools in certain New York City neighborhoods closed within a day in an attempt to halt flare-ups of the coronavirus. SENT: 590 words, photos.
RACIAL INJUSTICE-PUBLIC HEALTH — A growing number of cities, counties and states across the country have declared racism a public health crisis. Local leaders say formally acknowledging the role racism plays not only in health care but also in housing, the environment, policing and food access is a bold step toward solutions. Most made declarations in response to the pandemic that’s amplified racial disparities and the call for racial justice after the police killing of George Floyd and other Black Americans. Still, what the declarations do varies widely. By Sophia Tareen. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
TOO-MANY-SEALS? — Nick Muto has fished up and down the New England coast and there is nothing that gets his blood boiling more than the sight of a seal. Muto, whose two boats fish for groundfish such as skate and monkfish as well as lobster, is among a growing group of anglers, beach goers and local officials who are quick to blame everything from disease to depleted fisheries to increased shark sightings on the exploding seal population. By Patrick Whittle and Michael Casey. SENT: 990 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-FRANCE — French authorities placed the Paris region on maximum virus alert on Monday, banning festive gatherings and requiring all bars to close but allowing restaurants to remain open, as numbers of infections increased rapidly. SENT: 400 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPAIN — Although the speed of new coronavirus infections is waning, hard-hit Spain has accumulated more than 800,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic as scientists and health workers redouble their criticism for how the country’s politicians have responded to it. SENT: 670 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHO — The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says the agency’s “best estimates” indicate roughly 1 in 10 people worldwide may have been infected by the coronavirus — more than 20 times the number of confirmed cases — and warned of a difficult period ahead. SENT: 840 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOLIDAY SHOPPING — Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds and shipping bottlenecks in November and December. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN — The British government has launched an investigation into how nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections went unreported as a result of a technical glitch, a failing that could have given fresh impetus to an outbreak that critics say is already out of control. SENT: 760 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-UGANDA-BLOOD SHORTAGE — Health authorities in Uganda say the supply of blood has sharply declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as fewer people donate and schools remain closed. SENT: 500 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-EUROPE — European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says she has placed herself in isolation after being in contact with a person infected with the coronavirus. SENT: 290 words, photos.
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NATION’S CAPITAL-BABY PANDA — It’s a boy! National Zoo reveals baby panda gender. SENT: 260 words, photo.
TROPICAL-WEATHER — Tropical Storm Delta joins Gamma in busy hurricane season. SENT: 500 words.
ACTOR-BYRD-KILLED — Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for his roles in Spike Lee films, has been shot and killed in Atlanta, police say. SENT: 310 words, photo.
CINEWORLD-CLOSURES — Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close. SENT: 330 words, photo.
CMA AWARDS-HOSTS — Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts. SENT: 500 words, photo.
BOOKS-CHANDLER-CHRISTIE — Obscure works by Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie published this week. SENT: 580 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-HE GETS IT — President Trump’s declaration that he “gets it” now that he has contracted COVID-19 evokes other moments when he has said he understands a major issue -- from airlines to the environment to foreign policy -- because of his own personal experience. Not only does that raise questions about how the president relates to Americans with different backgrounds, but his claim to “get” coronavirus was undermined immediately by his decision to take an SUV ride to salute supporters. By Jonathan Lemire. UPCOMING: 900 words by 5 p.m.
SUPREME COURT-BARRETT — Despite COVID-19 infections shutting down the Senate, Republicans are refusing to delay confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court — even considering special arrangements for voting, if necessary. Democrats are demanding a delay but appear powerless to stop them. Hearings are set to begin next week, drawing revolt from some staff upset about the lack of virus testing at the Capitol. By Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 700 words, photo.
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ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN — Armenia accused Azerbaijan of firing missiles into the capital of the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh while Azerbaijan said several of its towns and its second-largest city were attacked. Iran, which borders both countries, said it was working on a peace plan for the decades-old conflict, which reignited last month and has killed scores of people on both sides. SENT: 750 words, photos.
POLAND-LGBT-CULTURE-WAR — LGBT rights are the focus of a growing culture clash in Poland. SENT: 1,040 words, photos.
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CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES — The staggering scale of California’s wildfires has reached another milestone: A single fire surpassed 1 million acres. The new mark for the August Complex in the Coast Range between San Francisco and the Oregon border came a day after the total area of land burned by California wildfires this year passed 4 million acres, more than double the previous record. SENT: 280 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.
MONUMENTS-PROJECT — At a time of intense scrutiny in America over who is commemorated in public parks or in front of courthouses, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced it is spending $250 million over five years to build new monuments or memorials, add context to already existing ones and relocate others. SENT: 720 words, photos.
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NOBEL-MEDICINE — Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and British-born scientist Michael Houghton jointly won the Nobel Prize for medicine for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus, a major source of liver disease that affects millions worldwide. Announcing the prize, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio’s work identified a major source of blood-borne hepatitis that couldn’t be explained by the previously discovered hepatitis A and B viruses. Their work, dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, has helped saved millions of lives, it said. By Frank Jordans and David Keyton. SENT: 1,280 words, photos.
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FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Stocks are rising Monday, as hopes for economic aid from Washington help Wall Street shake off its initial reaction to sell after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus. SENT: 840 words, photos.
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FBN--PATRIOTS-CHIEFS -- The Patriots play the Chiefs in a marquee matchup delayed a day after New England’s Cam Newton and a Kansas City practice-squad player tested positive for COVID-19. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (3-0) face a Patriots (2-1) team now going with quarterback Brian Hoyer. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Game starts 7:05 p.m.
NBA FINALS — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers still lead the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat, however, have new life and a whole slew of hope now in this title series. Game 4 is Tuesday. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 5 p.m.
TEN—FRENCH OPEN-STRANGE DAYS — The country’s body clock had to adjust to this French Open. The tournament usually heralds the onset of lazy French summers, not their chilly end. Markets that would offer summer berries now sell October mushrooms. The players? Some adapted better than others. By John Leicester. SENT: 950 words, photos. With TEN—FRENCH OPEN (sent, developing)
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