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VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — The White House is projecting 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic if current social distancing guidelines are maintained. President Trump calls American efforts to slow the spread of the virus “a matter of life and death.” SENT: 250 words, photos. UPCOMING: 600 words by 7 p.m.
Adds VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHO SHOULD WEAR MASKS?, SUPREME COURT-POLICE IMMUNITY, VIRUS OUTBREAK-ABORTIONS, SOUTHERN STORMS, BORDER DRUG TUNNEL, VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOLLYWOOD VOICES.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbs past 3,600, eclipsing China's official count, as hard-hit New York City rushes to bring in more medical professionals and ambulances and parked refrigerated morgue trucks on the streets to collect the dead. The crisis hits close to home for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who reports teary-eyed that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, is infected. By Colleen Long, Karen Matthews and David Rising. SENT: 1,200 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK — COVID-19 deaths climb in NY. SENT: 960 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-ONE BRIEFING — You could say the White House virus briefings have gone viral. For many Americans, President Donald Trump's briefings on the pandemic are compelling TV viewing. In the midst of the crisis, he's boasted of ratings comparable with “The Bachelor." This, as the death toll arcs upward and cases spread around the country. By Calvin Woodward. SENT: 1,020 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-FACT CHECK — Trump makes premature assertions about relatively low death rates in the U.S. SENT: 1,930 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — The bipartisan partnership that propelled a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package through Congress just days ago is already showing signs of strain, raising questions about how quickly calls for massive follow-up legislation may bear fruit. By Alan Fram. SENT: 950 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-IMPEACHMENT — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Trump's impeachment trial distracted the federal government from paying attention to the coronavirus as it reached the U.S. in January. SENT: 270 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-PREGNANCY — The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting pregnancy plans for many U.S. women and adding anxiety and uncertainty to an already stressful time. Some hospitals have imposed limits on loved ones in the delivery room. Other policies say infected women should be separated from their newborns until testing negative. By Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner. SENT: 830 words, photos.
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TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE-SURVEILLANCE — The Justice Department inspector general finds additional failures in the FBI's handling of a secretive surveillance program that came under scrutiny after the Russia investigation, identifying problems with dozens of applications for wiretaps. By Eric Tucker. SENT: 920 words, photo.
TRUMP-MILEAGE ROLLBACK — The Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards marks a win for Americans who like their SUVs and pickup trucks. But the government's own estimates show big costs too — more Americans dying from air pollution, more climate-damaging tailpipe exhaust, and more costs for drivers at the gas pumps. By Ellen Knickmeyer and Tom Krisher. SENT: 860 words, photo, video.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHO SHOULD WEAR MASKS? — Should people who aren't sick wear masks? The WHO says no. The CDC says no. But there's been a lot of rumbling from other public health experts, and now the White House Task Force is mulling it. By Medical Writer Lauran Neergaard. SENT: 500 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-MASKS ARRIVING — The first N95 medical masks to reach the U.S. since February are arriving by plane and ship this week. SENT: 550 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-FINANCIAL SURVIVAL — The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans. Here are some tips on how to get by. SENT: 880 words, photos.
BRITAIN HARRY AND MEGHAN — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan officially make the transition from senior members of Britain’s royal family to — well, it’s unclear. SENT: 880 words, photos.
TIGER KING-MISSING MAN — A Florida sheriff is asking for new leads in the disappearance of the former husband of a big cat sanctuary owner featured in the new Netflix series “Tiger King.” SENT: 320 words, photos.
OBIT-LARRY TESLER — The Silicon Valley pioneer who created the now-ubiquitous computer concepts such as “cut,” “copy” and “paste” has died. Larry Tesler was 74. SENT: 250 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ENTERTAINMENT-WHAT'S HAPPENING — The Elton John-led starry benefit concert on Sunday raised nearly $8 million to battle the coronavirus. SENT: 520 words, photos.
ESPN-THE LAST DANCE — The documentary on Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release. SENT: 400 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-WUHAN REVIVES — The reappearance of Wuhan's favorite breakfast noodles is a tasty sign that life is slowly getting back to normal in the Chinese city at the center of the global cornavirus outbreak. SENT: 1,025 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-DIARY-LONGING FOR TRAVEL — For my husband and me, travel has been a constant of our more than a decade together. The world had always seemed small, accessible. Now, those same places seem so distant, so out of reach. And they quite literally are. By Washington Burea Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 650 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPECIAL EDUCATION — Schools across the U.S. are scrambling to find new ways to provide remote instruction to students with disabilities as instruction moves online amid the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 1,120 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-COUNTING THE DEAD — Europe’s hardest-hit countries are not routinely testing for the virus among elderly residents who fall sick in nursing homes or even those who eventually die. That means potentially thousands of victims have gone uncounted. SENT: 700 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEVADA SHELTER — Homeless people in Las Vegas have been directed to sleep in rectangles painted on the pavement in a makeshift parking lot camp as a way to limit the spread of the coronavirus. SENT: 520 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK ONE GOOD THING-BAND — The Army Field Band's mission is to bring the military's story to the American people. And they're not letting the coronavirus get in the way. . SENT: 550 words, photos.
AP’s coronavirus podcast, “Ground Game: Inside the Outbreak,” today looks at how health care officials are reviewing guidelines on how to ration limited resources as hospitals brace for a surge in patients. Listen to the podcast after 3 p.m. at https://appodcasts.com/category/ground-game/. Embed code is available on AP Coverage Plan.
Eds: A separate wire advisory has been sent detailing AP's complete coronavirus coverage.
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SUPREME COURT-POLICE IMMUNITY — The Supreme Court agrees to hear an appeal filed by police officers who are seeking immunity from a lawsuit filed by a college student who says he was beaten up in a case of mistaken identity. SENT: 200 words.
TRUMP-BIRD DEATHS — The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS-BRIBERY — A California woman is sentenced to seven months in prison for paying bribes to rig her two daughters' college admissions exams. SENT: 540 words.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ABORTIONS — A federal appeals court puts on hold a victory for Texas abortion providers who are trying to stop the state from shuttering clinics during the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 200 words, photo.
BORDER DRUG TUNNEL — A large haul of drugs being smuggled from Mexico to California is seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities say. SENT: 490 words, photos.
KEYSTONE XL-PIPELINE — A Canadian company says it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the Midwest in April. SENT: 570 words.
CENSUS FOREIGN BORN — Almost half of the foreign-born who moved to the U.S. in the past decade were college-educated, figures released by the Census Bureau show. SENT: 700 words, photo.
HOUSE FIRE SIX DEAD — The oldest of six siblings killed in a rural house fire in southern Indiana died trying to save the others, the family says. SENT: 190 words.
SOUTHERN STORMS — An apparent tornado damages an Alabama neighborhood where people were inside homes during the coronavirus quarantine. SENT: 290 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEXICO — Mexico starts to take tougher measures against the coronavirus after weeks of its president hugging followers and saying religious medals would protect him. SENT: 900 words, photos.
UNITED STATES-VENEZUELA — The Trump administration is prepared to lift sanctions on Venezuela in support of a proposal to form a new transitional government. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
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FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Stocks fall and end the first quarter with a decline of 20%, the market's worst quarter since the dark days of the financial crisis. SENT: 940 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-SCARCE INTERNET — The shutdowns of schools, workplaces and public institutions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the problems of the millions of people in the U.S. who can't easily get online. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOLLYWOOD IMPACT — The red carpets are rolled up in storage, the A-listers holed up in mansions, multiplex doors are closed. For now, at least, the coronavirus has shut down much of Hollywood. SENT: 1,500 words, photos, video.
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NFL PLAYOFFS — NFL team owners vote to expand the playoffs by one team in each conference for a total of 14 next season. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. SENT: 960 words, photos.
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