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• Saudis' arrest of 2 princes called a warning to royal family

  07-03-2020 23:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Two senior princes in Saudi Arabia are under arrest for not supporting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has consolidated control of all major levers of power with the support of his father, King Salman, two people close to the royal family said Saturday.The arrests on Friday of the king's younger and beloved brother, Prince Ahmed bin Abdelaziz, and the king's nephew and former counterterrorism czar, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, came after an accumulation of behavior that was provocative to le
  
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• Italy heads for lockdown as coronavirus spreads

  07-03-2020 23:54 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Italy's government plans to place large parts of the north in coronavirus lockdown as Italian cases soared past 200 on Saturday and the Vatican announced Pope Francis's Angelus prayer would be livestreamed.In an unprecedented move echoing China's shutdown of its Hubei province at the start of global outbreak, a draft government plan obtained by an Italian newspaper said Italy intended to quarantine the entire Lombardy region around Milan, as well as tourist magnet Venice, Parma and Rimini, in no
  
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• Coronavirus: Expert's worst-case scenario is 96 million infected in US with up to 500,000 dead

  07-03-2020 23:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A doctor has advised hospitals to prepare for up 96 million coronavirus infections and 500,000 potential deaths as a worst-case scenario for the potential extent of the outbreak, leaked documents reveal.The documents, obtained by Business Insider, come from a presentation made during a webinar hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA).
  
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• Russia expert who testified during impeachment says Putin has US 'exactly where he wants us'

  07-03-2020 23:48 via cnn.com
  
  President Donald Trump's former top Russia adviser is warning that President Vladimir Putin has America "exactly where he wants us."
  
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• U.S. Deaths Climb, Cruise Lines Will Develop Tests: Virus Update

  07-03-2020 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- U.S. cruise-line operators will work with the Trump administration to deal with the new coronavirus as and federal health officials sought to explain difficulties making a diagnostic tool to stem the disease.Italy will limit movement in the region near Milan to fight the spreading virus as deaths reached 233, the most after China. New fatalities at a Seattle nursing home pushed the U.S. total to 19.New cases rose in New York City and its suburbs and U.S. pro sports leagues discuss
  
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• Philippine clashes leave 14 militants, 4 soldiers dead

  07-03-2020 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Philippine troops have killed at least 14 Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a weeklong offensive in a southern province that also left four soldiers dead, a regional military commander said Saturday.
  
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• Ivanka for president: The chances are higher than you might think

  07-03-2020 23:45 via cnn.com
  
  After Sen. Elizabeth Warren suspended her presidential campaign -- the last of the serious female candidates who had vied for the Democratic nomination this year to do so -- many women (and some men) despaired, wondering: Will there be a female president in my lifetime? Will there ever be a female president?
  
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• Riz Ahmed 'breaks up' with Britain in an emotional album and short film

  07-03-2020 23:41 via cnn.com
  
  Riz Ahmed released a new album on Friday dedicated to his emotional "breakup" with Britain.
  
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• Greece migrant crisis: Refugee centre ablaze as tensions rise

  07-03-2020 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Flames engulfed the centre on Saturday, as Greece announced fresh restrictions on asylum seekers.
  
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• Italy to quarantine millions around Venice and Milan

  07-03-2020 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Italy prepared Saturday to quarantine more than 10 million people around the financial capital Milan and the tourist mecca Venice for nearly a month to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.A draft government decree published by Italy's Corriere Della Sera newspaper and other media said movement into and out of the regions would be severely restricted until April 3.Corriere Della Sera said it was "imminent" -- and that those who violated the measures could be jailed.
  
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• Italy is preparing to put an entire region on lockdown to control the escalating coronavirus outbreak

  07-03-2020 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The region's schools, museums, theaters, and swimming pools will be shut down. Italy has reported 5,883 cases of COVID-19 and 233 deaths so far.
  
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• International Womens Day: Duchess of Sussex surprises schoolchildren

  07-03-2020 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise visit to a school to mark International Women's Day.
  
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• Coronavirus: US deaths rise to 19 as New York declares state of emergency

  07-03-2020 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  * Florida officials announce two deaths, the first on the east coast* US has at least 400 confirmed cases of coronavirusThe death toll from coronavirus in the United States rose on Saturday afternoon to 19 people, as authorities announced two deaths in Florida, the first US deaths outside the west coast, two more in Washington state – and the governor of New York declared a state of emergency.Across the country, there were at least 400 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to data from
  
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• Riz Ahmed 'breaks up' with Britain in an emotional album and short film 'The Long Goodbye'

  07-03-2020 23:25 via cnn.com
  
  Riz Ahmed released a new album on Friday dedicated to his emotional "breakup" with Britain.
  
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• U.S. says it is tracking ship that may have shared crew with coronavirus-hit cruise liner

  07-03-2020 23:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The United States is tracking a cruise ship that may have shared crew members with a ship carrying people who tested positive for COVID-19, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday."We are tracking at this point a ship that may have shared crew with the Diamond Princess or the Grand Princess and we've taken decisive action to hold until we do a full medical assessment of the crew on that ship," Pence said after a meeting with cruise line industry officials in Florida.The Grand Princess is curr
  
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• Houston area COVID cases linked to Nile River cruise in Egypt

  07-03-2020 23:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Memorial Hermann says one of the 11 healthcare workers is exhibiting minor symptoms. They will all self-quarantine for 14 days.
  
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• Passengers aboard quarantined cruise ship share photos

  07-03-2020 23:00 via cnn.com
  
  More than 3,500 people aboard the Grand Princess have been stuck on the cruise ship since Wednesday. Their two-weekjourney from San Francisco to Hawaii was cut short after officials learned that a California man who'd traveled on that ship last month contracted coronavirus and died this week.
  
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• The authors reclaiming the forgotten voices of ancient women

  07-03-2020 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Classicist Natalie Haynes is one of a new group of authors retrieving long-buried voices from famous tales.
  
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• The woman creating art with human stem cells

  07-03-2020 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amy Karle is a bioartist who combines art, science, and technology, using live tissue in her work.
  
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• The women helping Hollywood shoot safer sex scenes

  07-03-2020 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a post-MeToo era, intimacy coordinators will now be on set for every production featuring nudity.
  
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• Caregiver imprisoned disabled woman for over 10 years

  07-03-2020 22:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  “Once she took over the caretaking role, she took over all aspects of their lives,” a prosecutor said of Shirley Montano, 53.
  
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• Before coronavirus, Seattle was under siege by the deadliest flu in history. Here's what life was like.

  07-03-2020 22:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  As the coronavirus epidemic threatens Seattle and Washington, there's an odd echo of 1918 when the Spanish flu had the city on lock down.
  
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• Anxiety aboard US cruise ship as NY declares coronavirus emergency

  07-03-2020 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Passengers trapped aboard a US cruise ship, stranded by a coronavirus outbreak, spoke of their growing anxiety on Saturday as New York state announced a state of emergency over a spike in new cases.One of the holidaymakers onboard the Grand Princess told AFP the captain announced early Saturday there was "still no word on when or where we will be docking."Carolyn Wright, a professional photographer traveling with a friend, said passengers were earlier told it was unlikely the ship would dock on
  
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• Driver dies after jet fuel tanker crash in Indianapolis

  07-03-2020 22:36 via abcnews.go.com
  A truck driver has died 16 days after he was engulfed in flames when his tanker carrying jet fuel crashed and exploded on an Indianapolis highway ramp
  
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• 'We didn't have a midfield' - Mourinho criticises Ndombele after Spurs draw

  07-03-2020 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho criticises club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele after substituting the midfielder at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley.
  
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• Coronavirus now in majority of U.S. states

  07-03-2020 22:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) NEW YORK GOV. ANDREW CUOMO:"76 cases in New York, 10 people are hospitalized…"New York declared a state of emergency Saturday, joining other states like Maryland, Washington and California who have taken similar measures to combat the coronavirus. In Florida, officials on Friday announced two deaths from the COVID-19, the first on the East Coast.Just off the coast of San Francisco, twenty-one people aboard a cruise ship that was barred from docking have tested positi
  
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• The US government has completed fewer than 6,000 coronavirus tests as more states report new cases and deaths

  07-03-2020 22:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  "We don't have enough tests today to meet what we anticipate will be the demand going forward," Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday.
  
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• 'We had 13 players against 16' - England boss Jones criticises 'ridiculous' Tuilagi red card

  07-03-2020 22:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manu Tuilagi's red card in England's Six Nations win over Wales was "ridiculous", says coach Eddie Jones.
  
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• U.S. Deaths Climb on Seattle Cases; Milan to Close: Virus Update

  07-03-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Italy plans to lock down the region near Milan to battle Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak as deaths climbed to 233, the most after China. A Seattle nursing home had more fatalities, pushing the U.S. total to 19.New cases rose in New York City and its suburbs. U.S. pro league may consider locker room bans. Federal health officials sought to explain difficulties making a U.S. diagnostic tool to stem the disease.A 55-year-old Iranian lawmaker died, the first fatality among 2
  
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• Wales captain Jones wants action over Marler grabbing incident

  07-03-2020 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby look at the first-half incident which saw England prop Joe Marler grab the Wales captain's genitals.
  
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• Trump claims he had no idea people die of influenza despite his grandfather dying from the virus

  07-03-2020 22:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump made the claim when speaking about the flu that he had no clue people could die from the virus - despite it taking the life of his grandfather.Mr Trump's claim came while he was in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday to visit the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters and meet with health officials about the coronavirus.
  
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• Italy to Lock Down Milan Region in Bid to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

  07-03-2020 21:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- The Italian government is set to dramatically restrict movement and activity for a quarter of its population, or about 16 million people, according to a draft decree seen by Bloomberg.The decision to lock down the Milan region and several other northern areas, is the latest step to fight Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak. They come as cases surged to 5,883 with 233 deaths, and on the day Nicola Zingaretti, the leader of one of the two major government parties, announced he
  
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• Italy to Shutter Milan Area; U.S. Deaths Reach 19: Virus Update

  07-03-2020 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Italy plans to lock down the region near Milan to battle Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak as deaths climbed to 233, the most after China. A Seattle nursing home had more fatalities, pushing the U.S. total to 19. New cases rose in New York City and its suburbs. U.S. pro league may consider locker room bans. Infections increased in Germany, Spain, Iran, Korea and Thailand.A 55-year-old Iranian lawmaker died, the first fatality among 23 infected parliament members.Key Develo
  
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• I plan to continue flying even as coronavirus spreads globally. Here's how I intend to avoid all human contact in airports using technology.

  07-03-2020 21:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  While I won't be canceling my upcoming trips due to the spread of coronavirus, I still plan to take every precaution to reduce my exposure to germs.
  
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• About 70 people remain trapped in the debris, officials in Quanzhou say

  07-03-2020 21:22 via edition.cnn.com
  
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• Saudi Arabia asks people arriving from four countries to self-quarantine

  07-03-2020 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabia has asked people who have traveled to Lebanon, Egypt, Italy or South Korea to self-quarantine for two weeks from the day of their arrival in the Kingdom, Saudi state media quoted the health ministry as saying on Saturday.Saudi Arabia reported two new coronavirus cases on Saturday, a woman who came from Iran via Bahrain and another woman who came to the Gulf kingdom from Iraq via the United Arab Emirates, taking the total number of cases to seven.
  
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• Italy to Shutter Milan Region; Leagues Mull Action: Virus Update

  07-03-2020 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Italy is to lock down the region near Milan to combat Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak as the nation’s death toll climbed to 233, the most after China. New cases rose in New York City and its suburbs.U.S. pro league may consider locker room bans. Malta has it first case and infections increased in Germany, Spain, Iran, Korea and Thailand.A 55-year-old Iranian lawmaker died, the first fatality among 23 infected parliament members.Key Developments:Cases surpass 105,00
  
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• Ronaldinho in court in Paraguay over fake passport claims

  07-03-2020 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Brazilian footballer and his brother, who was also arrested in Paraguay, deny wrongdoing.
  
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• Top of table soccer clash in Germany draws full stadium, despite nearby coronavirus outbreak

  07-03-2020 21:11 via cnn.com
  
  While the outbreak of coronavirus has been causing havoc with sporting fixtures around the globe, a top of the table soccer clash in Germany remained unaffected, attracting a full house instead.
  
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• Timeline: How coronavirus got started

  07-03-2020 21:02 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The novel coronavirus outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China, in December, has expanded to touch nearly every corner of the globe.
  
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• The (rare) travel upside to coronavirus? You might have a swankier plane on your spring flight

  07-03-2020 21:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The airplane shuffle is happening across the country due to steep international flight cuts by U.S. airlines amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• This 'isn't Mad Max,' Australian police say after 3 women get into a brawl while panic-buying toilet paper during coronavirus epidemic

  07-03-2020 20:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Video from the scene shows a woman saying, "I just want one packet." But the person with the cartful of toilet paper says, "No, not one packet."
  
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• Biden campaign invests $12 million in ad buys

  07-03-2020 20:40 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Biden campaign is using its newly received fundraising to spend $12 million on ads across all platforms in states that vote in the next two weeks.
  
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• 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist, Danny Tidwell, dies at 35

  07-03-2020 20:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  His brother, dancer and choreographer Travis Wall, announced the news in an Instagram post on Saturday morning.
  
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• Family of 3 Among Those Killed by Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes

  07-03-2020 20:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sawyer was the youngest victim of the storm
  
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• How daylight saving time works and why these states want to ditch it

  07-03-2020 20:36 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The Sunshine Protection Act aims to keep Florida on daylight saving time year-round.
  
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• US pastor on being quarantined in Bethlehem hotel

  07-03-2020 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A US pastor has spoken about conditions at a Bethlehem hotel, where he and other members of a church group are being held in quarantine after seven hotel workers were diagnosed with the new coronavirus. (March 7)
  
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• No more refills: U.S. airlines step up measures to guard against coronavirus

  07-03-2020 20:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. airlines are stepping up measures to guard against the spread of coronavirus through person-to-person contamination on airplanes, from eliminating wine and water refills to keeping passengers from touching serving trays and food baskets.Rather than bringing wine or water bottles into the aisles for refills, flight attendants on United Airlines will now provide a new cup or glass.In a letter to customers on Saturday, United Airlines Holdings Inc Chief Executive Oscar Munoz said it is "import
  
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• They endured years of mockery. Coronavirus fears have given them a booming self-survival business

  07-03-2020 20:18 via cnn.com
  
  Do you have your "bug-out bag" (BOB) ready for when the "s*** hits the fan" (SHTF), or will you "bug in" for "the end of the world as we know it" (TEOTWAWKI)?
  
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• 'Scots must revel in role as bad guys to spoil France party'

  07-03-2020 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Are Grand Slam contenders France the real deal, or can Scotland uncover some vulnerabilities when the sides meet at Murrayfield, asks Tom English.
  
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