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VIRUS OUTBREAK — The U.S. warns of many more coronavirus deaths in the days ahead as the global pandemic muted traditional observances from family grave-cleaning ceremonies in China to Palm Sunday for many Christians. Italy and Spain, the two hardest-hit European nations, expressed hope that the crisis was peaking in their countries, though Italian officials said the emergency is far from over as infections have plateaued but not started to decline. By Jennifer Peltz and Ken Moritsugu. SENT: 860 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is warning that the country could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track. Kevin Freking and Colleen Long. SENT: 960 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE FRENCH WAY — France is moving hundreds of critically ill COVID-19 patients around the country on specially fitted high-speed trains, planes, even a warship. The exceptional journeys are carefully coordinated to relieve overwhelmed hospitals and try to stay ahead of the fast-moving virus. By Sylvie Corbet and Angela Charlton. SENT: 990 words, photos.
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MORMON-CONFERENCE — Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat 6 feet apart inside an empty room as the faith carried out its signature conference by adhering to social distancing guidelines that offered a stark reminder of how the global coronavirus pandemic is affecting religious practices. By Brady McCombs. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-MEDICAL-WORKERS — Experts and health officials who are trying to plan a response to the coronavirus outbreak are missing a critical piece of information — the number of health care workers who have tested positive for the disease. Washington state faced the first major outbreak of COVID-19 in the nation, but health officials have not kept track of how many doctors and nurses have the disease. SENT: 860, words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK — New York secured a planeload of ventilators from China on Saturday, and Oregon was sending a shipment of its own to battle the coronavirus pandemic at its U.S. core, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. SENT: 800 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE-WEEK-THAT-WAS — This past week, New York got worse — far worse. In New York City, as morgue space ran out, people started wondering where the bodies will go and the funeral industry struggled to keep up. On the streets of a city accustomed to the exact opposite of social distancing, New Yorkers found a new, gentler reality. SENT: 1,570 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOSPITAL THEFT — Police arrest hospital aide in thefts of equipment, supplies. SENT: 190 words, photos.
CHINA-HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER — Imprisoned Chinese rights lawyer released, his wife says. SENT: 270 words, photos.
KASHMIR-FIGHTING — 9 rebels, 3 Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir fighting. SENT: 250 words.
MEXICO-DRUG VIOLENCE — 19 killed in clash between drug gangs in northern Mexico. SENT: 170 words.
OBIT-LOGAN-WILLIAMS — ‘The Flash’ actor Logan Williams dies at the age of 16. SENT: 140 words.
GOLDEN-GATE-PARK-ANNIVERSARY — San Francisco park’s 150th birthday celebration goes online
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — President Donald Trump suggests he fire the inspector general for the intelligence community in retaliation for impeachment, saying the official was wrong to provide an anonymous whistleblower complaint to Congress as the law requires. By Mary Clare Jalonick. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AFRICA'S ECONOMIC BLUES — he global economic crisis linked to the coronavirus could wipe out jobs for millions across the African continent, many who live hand-to-mouth with zero savings. One official says that “the economy is frozen in place. And with that, of course, all the jobs are gone.” SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TRUMP-SPORTS — President Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump said Saturday he’s looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.” The NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball were all represented on the call by their commissioners. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 470 words, photos.
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