Ohio's Mike DeWine began preparing for the virus before a single case was reported in state.
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mardi 31 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: When 76 strangers sang happy birthday to a neighbour
A woman surprised her fiancé for his birthday by organising a mass sing-along in their apartment building.
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SportNY governor on coronavirus: 'My brother Chris is positive'
Andrew Cuomo says his brother Chris Cuomo, who is a CNN presenter, has tested positive for Covid-19.
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SportCoronavirus: US Navy captain pleads for help over outbreak
The captain warns of an "accelerating" coronavirus outbreak on his aircraft carrier docked in Guam.
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SportCoronavirus outbreak: Teddy bear hunt helps distract kids under lockdown
For millions of children on lockdown, teddy bear hunts are a welcome relief from the isolation.
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SportCoronavirus: LA county gun shops to reopen as 'essential' business
The policy reversal follows a federal advisory deeming gun stores as essential services.
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SportCoronavirus: I'm in lockdown with my abuser
The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them.
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SportJames Corden's Homefest: Star speaks of 'anxiety and sadness' over coronavirus
TV host James Corden sums up how many people are feeling during the coronavirus situation.
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SportCoronavirus: The grim crisis in Europe's care homes
News is emerging of growing numbers of deaths from coronavirus in care homes across Europe.
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Sport'Phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales
How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.
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SportCoronavirus: Three out of four Americans under some form of lockdown
As more states impose restrictions, President Trump and governors quarrel over test kits.
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lundi 30 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid
The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn.
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SportCoronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea
The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump says US in good shape to meet 'peak'
The US president says hospitals will have enough ventilators to cope wit the outbreak.
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Sport'Virus-fighting' scientist gets magnets stuck in nose
The astrophysicist was trying to create a necklace which would stop people touching their faces.
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SportCoronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world
There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.
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SportCoronavirus: 'Nurses prepare for the worst but not this'
A New York City nurse tells the BBC what it's really like on the front lines.
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SportCoronavirus: Amazon workers threaten strikes over virus protection
Some US workers at Amazon and Instacart are threatening to strike over inadequate coronavirus protections.
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SportAlan Merrill: I Love Rock 'N' Roll songwriter dies of coronavirus
Alan Merrill co-wrote and sang the glam rock classic before Joan Jett made it famous.
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SportLondon's roads in the coronavirus pandemic
Have you ever seen the streets of the capital so empty?
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SportCoronavirus and sex: What you need to know
All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.
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SportLockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus
While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.
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SportCoronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb
The president is isolating himself from other world leaders as he downplays the coronavirus pandemic.
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SportHow the UK’s coronavirus epidemic compares to other countries
Comparing the UK’s epidemic to other countries after Friday saw the biggest rise in deaths so far.
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dimanche 29 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Trump extends restrictions beyond Easter
The US president extends measures to 30 April, saying casualties are likely to peak in two weeks.
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SportTrump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly moved from Canada to the US amid the virus outbreak.
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SportCoronavirus: 'Millions' of Americans could be infected, expert warns
The US government's leading expert warns up to 200,000 people could die, as cases continue to rise.
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SportClose-up footage of Arkansas tornado
An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas
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SportCoronavirus update:: Why does staying at home help?
After Boris Johnson brings in new measures, the BBC explains why staying in is a matter of life and death.
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samedi 28 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine
The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous".
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SportIntroducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder
How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.
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SportTrump 'considering quarantine on New York'
President Trump says he is considering quarantining New York as coronavirus cases there increase to more than 52,000.
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SportCoronavirus: Deserted London landmarks seen from above
Some of the city's most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus.
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vendredi 27 mars 2020
SportJoseph Lowery: Veteran US civil rights leader dies aged 98
Joseph Lowery, a former "dear friend" of Martin Luther King Jr, was a champion for civil rights.
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SportCoronavirus: Lack of medical supplies 'a national shame'
Doctors in the United States share the difficulty of obtaining gear to treat patients with Covid-19.
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SportCoronavirus: The month everything changed
In the space of a month, the United Kingdom has transformed beyond recognition.
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SportA visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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SportCoronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful
As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.
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SportManu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove
Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump orders General Motors to make ventilators
The US president said "GM was wasting time" and action was needed to save American lives.
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SportCongress passes huge financial stimulus package
The $2 trillion boost is the largest ever as virus cases continue to rise, hitting the economy.
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SportCoronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York
New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.
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SportYou'll Never Walk Alone tops coronavirus 'lockdown chart'
You'll Never Walk Alone is among tracks enjoying renewed popularity amid the coronavirus crisis.
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SportMark Blum: Madonna pays tribute to co-star after coronavirus death
Madonna pays tribute to "loving and professional" Mark Blum following his coronavirus-related death.
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SportCoronavirus: How can I shop or get deliveries and takeaways safely?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, safe food shopping presents challenges.
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SportCoronavirus: Pangolins found to carry related strains
Smuggled pangolins were carrying viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world, say scientists.
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SportCoronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.
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SportCoronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like
The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?
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SportPakistan coronavirus: 'We can't see it, but everyone is terrified'
Fighting the virus is hampered by crowded living conditions and a struggling healthcare system.
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SportNFL draft 2020 to go ahead as scheduled from 23-25 April
The 2020 NFL draft is to go ahead as scheduled next month but players, fans and media will not be present.
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SportBob Dylan's first song in eight years is about JFK's assassination
The 17-minute song ruminates on the 1960s and the assassination of President John F Kennedy.
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jeudi 26 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses
Rosie lost two jobs this month. She's one of 3.3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus.
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SportUS stocks rally despite record unemployment claims
The gains cap the best three-day streak for the Dow and S&P 500 since the Great Depression.
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SportUS Space Force launches satellite after glitch
The newest branch of the US military, established by President Trump, goes into space for the first time.
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SportCourteney Cox's Friends are there for her in coronavirus isolation
"People love the show so much, I decided to binge watch Friends... it's really good!"
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SportDesigner brand Ralph Lauren to make masks and gowns
Luxury fashion brands are shifting manufacturing to make vital medical wear for the coronavirus effort.
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SportCoronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now
More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?
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SportCoronavirus: US now global epicentre of pandemic
The grim milestone came as President Trump predicted the US would get back to work "pretty quickly".
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SportRobert Levinson: Iran denies US former agent died there
His family say they now believe he died in custody in the Islamic republic, where he vanished in 2007.
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SportCoronavirus: Mexicans demand crackdown on Americans crossing the border
Wearing face masks, protesters blocked the US southern border, telling Americans to 'stay home'
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SportCoronavirus: Inside a Covid-19 intensive care unit
In a South Korean ICU, nurses wearing heavy self-contained respiratory systems work two-hour shifts.
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SportCoronavirus: Record number of Americans file for unemployment
The number of people in the US seeking jobless benefits jumped to nearly 3.3 million last week.
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SportCoronavirus: A snapshot of American life under lockdown
How much your life has changed because of the coronavirus depends a lot on where in the US you live.
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SportCoronavirus: Man planning to bomb Missouri hospital killed, FBI says
The suspect wanted to bomb a facility treating coronavirus cases to cause severe harm, the FBI says.
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SportCoronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don't
Step outside without a face mask in Hong Kong and you'll get looks. That's not true elsewhere. Why?
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mercredi 25 mars 2020
SportWhat are the symptoms?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms?
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SportHealth myths to ignore
The misleading coronavirus health advice being shared online.
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SportCoronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation
Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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SportRobert Levinson: US hostage has died in Iran, says family
His family say he was working on an unauthorised CIA mission in Iran when he was kidnapped in 2007.
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SportAnthony Fauci: The face of America's fight against coronavirus
Dr Anthony Fauci is fighting to stop the spread of Covid-19 and misinformation from President Trump.
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SportCoronavirus: Is the US testing more than South Korea?
The US president's claims about testing and other measures fact checked.
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SportCoronavirus: One case lays bare America's testing failure
"Open your eyes, we have to do something." A retired doctor's quest to discover if she has the virus.
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SportCoronavirus: 'Drivers are hungry everywhere'
The coronavirus pandemic has put tens of thousands of ride-share drivers in economic limbo.
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SportCanada backs $57bn coronavirus relief bill
An earlier version received backlash for granting Justin Trudeau's cabinet far-reaching powers.
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SportThe Village People's YMCA is preserved for posterity
The disco hit is deemed historically important enough to enter the US National Recording Registry.
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SportCoronavirus: Senate agrees $1.8tn stimulus package with Trump
The deal to alleviate the economic impact of coronavirus on the US is worth more than $1.8 trillion.
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SportUS politicians agree huge stimulus package
Stocks rally around the world as America agrees a near-$2tn financial package to support its economy.
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Sport170,000 volunteers sign up for UK health service
More than 250,000 people volunteer in a single day, exceeding the government's target.
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SportCoronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation?
Everybody should be avoiding non-essential contact, and you should stay at home wherever possible.
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mardi 24 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Trump hopes US will shake off pandemic by Easter
As the president sets out "a beautiful timeline", New York warns it is a "canary in the coal mine".
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SportCoronavirus: What's the risk to young people?
An 18-year-old has died of coronavirus in England. Are young people at risk from the virus?
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SportCelebrating a birthday party by video chat
With social distancing measures in place, many are adjusting to the new normal online.
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SportCoronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'
President Trump said he was speaking to the Coronavirus Taskforce about when to open the US for business.
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SportCoronavirus: How to go for a walk safely, without getting shamed
There are ways to stay safe - and politely avoid others - when you go outside to exercise.
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SportTerrence McNally: Playwright dies of coronavirus complications
One of America's great playwrights, he wrote more than three dozen plays in his nearly 60-year career.
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SportTaylor Swift and Kim Kardashian in war of words over leaked call
A war of words ignites between the stars, reigniting a feud over Kanye West's song Famous.
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SportWoody Allen memoir finally published after being pulped
The controversial director's autobiography finds a new publisher.
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SportCoronavirus: Texas says abortions 'non-essential' amid pandemic
Facing medical supply shortages, two US states impose restrictions - critics warn move goes too far.
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SportCoronavirus: US man dies after taking drug touted by Trump
Health officials are warning people not to self-medicate with the common malaria drug.
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SportCoronavirus: NY governor says infection rate worse than feared
Andrew Cuomo pleads for medical supplies as the state has 25,000 confirmed virus cases.
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SportCoronavirus: Wuhan to ease lockdown as world battles pandemic
The lockdown in the Chinese city where the outbreak began will be partially lifted next month.
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SportStranded abroad as coronavirus closes borders
As global travel restrictions expand, hundreds of foreign nationals are struggling to return home.
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SportA visual guide to the pandemic
Key charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread and how it is being dealt with.
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SportAfghanistan conflict: US to cut $1bn in aid over political feud
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the sanction after failing to get rival politicians to agree.
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SportUS tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus
Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to track the outbreak's spread.
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SportCoronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies
The car industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads.
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lundi 23 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Life in Rome under lockdown
Italy is now the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis in Europe, but what is life in lockdown like?
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Sport'Uh oh' - Trump backs away as official says she had fever
President Trump social distances from a coronavirus task force expert as she mentions she had a fever.
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SportTrump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault
After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises Asian Americans as "amazing".
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SportTom Hanks and Rita Wilson ‘feel better’ after coronavirus diagnosis
The actor tweeted that they were recovering safely and encouraged self-distancing.
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SportCoronavirus: Is Trump going cold on lockdown strategy?
As conservative voices warn of damage to the economy, the president may be reassessing restrictions.
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SportGlobal economy will suffer for years to come, says OECD
OECD boss Angel Gurría says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis.
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SportWhat is shielding and what is it meant to do?
People most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they get coronavirus are being asked to stay home.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump to deploy National Guard in three states
Troops will be used in New York, California and Washington to deliver urgently needed medical aid.
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dimanche 22 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Olympic doubts grow as Canada withdraws athletes
As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the games to be postponed.
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SportCoronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive
The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in a New York prison.
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SportCoronavirus: Health myths to ignore Part 2
Reality Check tackles misleading health advice being shared online
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SportThe volunteer army helping self-isolating neighbours
The coronavirus outbreak has left many feeling trapped indoors, but for some help may not be far away.
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Sport'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'
When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.
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SportHow Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting
The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathisers.
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SportCoronavirus: New York warns of major shortages in 10 days
New York's mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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SportCoronavirus: Italian parcel delivery drivers rally in song
The workers sing as they pack parcels in Bergamo, Italy, one of the cities worst hit by coronavirus.
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SportCigarette leads police to Florida cold case murder suspect
DNA evidence helped Florida police identify a man suspected of murdering a young mother in 1985.
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samedi 21 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm
Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a national vote.
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SportDiamond samples in Canada reveal size of lost continent
Sifting through diamond samples, geologists find unexpected evidence of a billion-year-old continent.
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SportFive reasons to find hope amid chaos
From environmental improvements to acts of kindness, there are glimmers of light amid the crisis.
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SportCoronavirus and chloroquine: Has its use been approved in US?
President Trump says the anti-malarial drug chloroquine has been approved for treating coronavirus. Is that true?
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SportCoronavirus: When will the outbreak end and life get back to normal?
The huge challenge the world faces to find an exit strategy to end the lockdowns and return to normal.
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SportCountry music star Kenny Rogers dies
American country music star Kenny Rogers dies aged 81, his family announces.
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vendredi 20 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Dow erases Trump presidency gains
The Dow falls 4.5% to finish its worst week since 2008 as New York orders many to stay at home.
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SportCoronavirus: What could the West learn from Asia?
Experts say the UK and US lost an opportunity to prepare for the outbreak - but that it's not too late.
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SportCoronavirus: Social distancing birthday party parade
Emily's 12th birthday plans were cut short by the virus but friends and family still made it special.
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SportCoronavirus: US, Canada and Mexico restrict border traffic
As the US battles the coronavirus outbreak, "non-essential" traffic is suspended across its borders.
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SportCoronavirus: Four members of New Jersey family die
The death of Grace Fusco and three of her adult children is an "unbearable tragedy", relatives say.
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SportIs Iran covering up its outbreak?
Iran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed.
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SportCoronavirus: Nurse's despair as panic-buyers clear shelves
The exhausted critical care nurse says that people need to make sure everyone can get healthy food.
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SportCoronavirus: US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’
Two US senators reportedly sold millions of dollars in stocks while downplaying the virus' threat.
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SportCoronavirus: When elderly parents want to carry on socialising
What if older relatives or friends prefer to ignore the risks and don't want to stay in?
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SportCoronavirus: How close are we to a vaccine?
We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take.
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SportCoronavirus: Ways to stay social online while in self-isolation
Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation.
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SportCoronavirus: How bad information goes viral
Bad information about the pandemic is everywhere. This is how one dodgy post spread.
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SportCoronavirus: How to help kids cope with life without school
Schools are closing because of coronavirus, leaving families wondering how to keep children happy.
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SportCoronavirus: What does Australia's entry ban mean for foreigners?
The country is closing its borders to all people who aren't permanent residents or their relatives.
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SportCoronavirus: What is social distancing?
Governments are advising people to socially distance to reduce the pressure on health services and stop the spread of Covid-19.
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jeudi 19 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus
The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.
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SportUS students party on spring break despite coronavirus warnings
US university students have flocked to Florida, despite warnings over the new coronavirus.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump blames media for virus spread
The president criticised the media's coverage of his decision to ban those coming to the US from China.
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SportUS jails begin releasing prisoners to stem Covid-19 infections
High profile inmates like ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen are among those who have asked for early release.
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SportCoronavirus: Six of President Trump's claims fact-checked
The US president has questioned WHO data and taken credit for reducing the number of cases. Is he right?
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SportCoronavirus: Air pollution and CO2 fall rapidly as virus spreads
Some regions show significant drops in air pollutants as the coronavirus hits work and travel.
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SportCoronavirus: Three grandmothers self-isolating together
Doreen, Carol and Dotty have come up with a plan to live together if further restrictions are brought in.
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SportCoronavirus: Is drinking cow urine any help?
What fake coronavirus cures are being promoted in India?
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SportCoronavirus: The detectives racing to contain the virus in Singapore
The country moved fast to identify every single contact of every infected person - and it worked.
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mercredi 18 mars 2020
SportDoes pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?
Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell sues Jeffrey Epstein's estate over legal fees
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawsuit also claims she has had to hire security over "regular death threats".
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SportFacebook content moderators paid to work from home
The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content.
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SportCoronavirus: Should you let your children play with other children?
As more and more schools close around the world, parents are wrestling with the same dilemma.
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SportCoronavirus: How the world's streets are emptying
A gallery of near ghost towns and cities around the world, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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SportCoronavirus: US home repossessions suspended amid crisis
Two US Navy hospitals ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump grilled on use of term 'Chinese virus'
Reporters quiz the president on his language and if athletes are getting priority testing.
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SportCoronavirus: Trudeau grabs coat during live press briefing
While giving an update on Covid-19 measures, Canada's PM suddenly felt a bit chilly.
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SportUS election 2020: Sanders 'assessing' campaign after Biden rout
The left-wing senator is considering his options after his latest primary contest losses to Biden.
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SportUS-Canada border to close amid virus crisis
President Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau agree that all but essential travel should cease.
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SportCoronavirus: Craig Ruston 'youngest UK death'
Craig Ruston, who had motor neurone disease, died on Monday morning.
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SportCoronavirus: Five ways to work well from home
The coronavirus outbreak means many will be working from home for the first time. Here's how to get it right.
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SportCoronavirus: Violinists play Titanic hymn in front of empty toilet paper isle
The violinists say their widely shared performance is about coping and having a laugh in tough times.
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mardi 17 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses
The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses.
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SportCoronavirus: How can we stay in virtual touch with older relatives?
Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home.
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SportHow do I know if I have coronavirus?
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.
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SportCoronavirus and ibuprofen: Separating fact from fiction
We fact-check claims about ibuprofen that have circulated across social media.
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SportChina to restrict US journalists from three major newspapers
The foreign ministry said the decision was in response to restrictions on Chinese media in the US.
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SportCoronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises
The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.
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SportNew York: The city that never sleeps on lockdown
The streets of America's largest city, New York, are empty as business grinds to a halt.
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SportJoe Biden crushes Bernie Sanders in Florida vote
The former US vice-president is favourite to face President Donald Trump in November.
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SportCoronavirus: Will US be ready in the weeks ahead?
Cases are on the rise, but have yet to peak. We ask experts how prepared the country is to handle the outbreak.
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SportCoronavirus: US pushes direct payment plan as part of $1tn stimulus
"We’re looking at sending cheques to Americans immediately," says treasury secretary unveiling rescue package.
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SportCoronavirus: US funerals move to live-streaming
US health officials advise people to live-stream funerals - but what impact will this have?
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SportCoronavirus: Demand for live-streaming funerals set to increase
One funeral director says he will waive the usual £62 fee for showing services online.
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SportPandemic throws US primary elections into uncertainty
Ohio postpones its Democratic primary votes as coronavirus fears touch every part of American life
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SportTrump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet
The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group.
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SportTom Brady: Quarterback announces he will leave New England Patriots
Quarterback Tom Brady announces he is leaving the New England Patriots after a 20-year spell with the team, which has seen him win six Super Bowls.
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SportCoronavirus: Spanish deaths surge close to 500
The latest figures come as the EU plans cross-border travel bans and France begins its lockdown.
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SportCoronavirus: How are lockdowns and other measures being enforced?
From fines, to prison, to deportation - measures in the global battle against coronavirus.
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SportCoronavirus: Stars join the fight against Covid-19
From elbow greetings to hand-washing songs, celebs are offering their own versions of virus advice.
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SportIs Latin America prepared to fight coronavirus?
The region has yet to be hit hard by the virus but countries are already imposing drastic measures.
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lundi 16 mars 2020
SportAmazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand
The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders.
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SportUS airlines used up spare cash buying back shares
US airlines ask for $50bn in aid but figures reveal they spent most of their cash buying back shares.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump tells Americans to avoid public spaces
President Trump said that over the next 15 days, Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 people.
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SportUS museum Dead Sea Scroll collection found to be fakes
Researchers found the entire Bible Museum collection consisted of "deliberate forgeries".
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SportCoronavirus: Kind Canadians start 'caremongering' trend
How "caremongering" became the new trend to help vulnerable people in communities dealing with coronavirus.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump says coronavirus crisis may last all summer
Mr Trump said that over the next 15 days, Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 people.
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SportCoronavirus: More flights cancelled by Virgin, Ryanair and others
Virgin Atlantic, BA-owner IAG, Ryanair and EasyJet are taking drastic measures to survive the pandemic.
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SportWhy Texas is saying 'no' to all new refugees
Texas' longstanding reputation for hospitality has taken a hit as it embraces a new Trump refugee plan.
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SportCanada to bar entry for most foreigners, says Trudeau
Exceptions include US citizens, flight crews and diplomats, the Canadian prime minister says.
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SportDemocratic star ex-mayor Andrew Gillum to enter rehab
The 40-year-old was found intoxicated in a hotel room along with another man and bags of crystal meth.
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SportCoronavirus: How to manage anxiety and OCD during the pandemic
How are people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) coping during the coronavirus outbreak?
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SportCoronavirus: US volunteers to test first vaccine
A group of 45 healthy, young volunteers in Seattle will be given the experimental jab.
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SportCoronavirus: Stocks plunge despite global central bank action
Wall Street drops more than 7% despite efforts to ease the coronavirus economic pain.
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SportCoronavirus: US man who stockpiled hand sanitiser probed for price gouging
Matt Colvin, from Tennessee in the US, bought 17,700 bottles of hand gel to re-sell on Amazon.
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SportHow to protect your mental health
Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
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dimanche 15 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: New York City shuts down schools, restaurants and theatres
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city faces "an unprecedented threat" and needs a "wartime mentality".
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SportCoronavirus: US slashes rates and launches huge stimulus programme
The move to combat the impact of coronavirus is part of co-ordinated action with Europe and Japan.
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SportSimone Biles hits back at USA Gymnastics 'happy birthday' tweet
Simone Biles reiterates call for independent investigation into Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal after happy birthday tweet from USA Gymnastics.
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SportCoronavirus: US airports in disarray over screening
Travellers returning from Europe queue for hours as new health screening measures are introduced.
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samedi 14 mars 2020
SportTrump tests negative for coronavirus - White House doctor
The US president was tested a week after meeting Brazilian officials later found to be infected.
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SportCoronavirus: Why we touch our faces and how to stop it
We speak to a psychologist about the habit at the centre of the coronavirus spread.
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SportCoronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms?
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SportCanadian and Italian tourists kidnapped in Burkina Faso turn up in Mali
Édith Blais and Luca Tacchetto, seized in 2018, apparently escaped and were picked up by UN forces.
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SportCoronavirus: US to extend coronavirus travel ban to UK and Ireland
The new restriction will come into force in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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vendredi 13 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: US travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force
The US president has also declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn in relief funds.
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SportCoronavirus: Five things to help make sense of the week
It has been an astonishing week as the world grapples with the spread of coronavirus.
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SportDo face masks actually work?
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus.
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SportWhat it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?
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SportShincheonji and coronavirus: The mysterious 'cult' church blamed for S Korea's outbreak
The Shincheonji Church is known for its secretive practices, which many say helped the virus spread.
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SportMinecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism
How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors.
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SportCoronavirus: I don't need to self-isolate, says Trump
One person has been confirmed with the disease after meeting the president in Florida.
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SportBill Gates steps down from Microsoft board
The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities.
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SportCoronavirus: Can the US catch up on testing?
The US has been lagging behind other countries - here's how it happened, and why it matters.
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SportCoronavirus: Foreign students scramble amid US college shutdowns
Campus lockdowns have caused turmoil for some - the BBC speaks to students from Egypt, Palestine and Trinidad.
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SportCoronavirus: Donald Trump declares US national emergency
President Donald Trump says the decision will allow access to around $50bn of funding to combat the coronavirus.
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SportTrump declares national emergency over coronavirus
The order allows the federal government to tap up to $50bn (£40bn) in emergency relief funds.
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SportCoronavirus: Why is the UK not shutting schools like other countries?
The government's top scientists are ploughing a different furrow to that of many other countries.
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SportA visual guide to the pandemic
Key charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread and how it is being dealt with.
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SportCoronavirus: A mum's life inside the first US containment zone
Quarantined at home in New York state, Tamar Weinberg describes her fears and frustrations.
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SportCoronavirus: Why systemic problems leave the US at risk
Tens of millions of Americans may not seek medical help because they are uninsured or undocumented.
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SportLife inside China's lockdown
Two filmmakers record life inside the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China.
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SportMinister who met Ivanka tests positive for virus
Peter Dutton, a senior member of government, woke up with a "temperature and sore throat".
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SportCoronavirus: Three reasons why the UK might not look like Italy
Boris Johnson's chief scientific adviser says the UK is four weeks behind Italy, What does that mean?
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SportCoronavirus: How to clean your smartphone safely
Here's how to clean your device effectively using household soap and water.
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SportCoronavirus: Indian greeting namaste goes global
In an effort to halt the spread of Covid-19, many have switched from the handshake to the namaste.
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jeudi 12 mars 2020
SportKate Beckinsale: Harvey Weinstein encounter 'left in tears'
Actress Kate Beckinsale says the disgraced movie producer was verbally abusive towards her.
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SportCoronavirus: FTSE 100, Dow, S&P 500 in worst day since 1987
The declines are a red flag for economic recession.
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SportCoronavirus: How can AI help fight the pandemic?
How can big data and AI help in the fight against the pandemic?
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SportChelsea Manning case: Judge orders release from prison
A judge rules that it is no longer necessary for her to testify in the inquiry into Wikileaks.
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SportCoronavirus: NBA, NHL, MLS suspend seasons, MLB delays start of 2020 campaign
All major sport in the United States has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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SportTrump EU travel ban met with criticism, confusion
EU leaders said President Donald Trump's decision was made "unilaterally and without consultation".
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SportCoronavirus: US admits 'failing' on testing, says Fauci
"Let's admit it," said top health official Anthony Fauci. "The system is not geared to what we need."
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SportCanada's Trudeau self-isolating over virus fears
Justin Trudeau self-isolating over coronavirus fears after his wife shows symptoms of illness.
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SportCoronavirus: Six of President Trump's claims fact-checked
The US president has questioned WHO data and taken credit for reducing the number of cases. Is he right?
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SportCoronavirus: Eleven of your most popular questions, answered
How does self-isolation work, how is coronavirus different from flu, and more questions answered.
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mercredi 11 mars 2020
SportThe 'trace, test and treat' approach
South Korea is testing more people per capita than anywhere else - and could be a role model for others.
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SportCoronavirus: Five takeaways from Trump's Oval Office address
From banning travel to supporting the economy - what you need to know about the Oval Office address.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
Flights from European countries other than the UK will be suspended for 30 days, the president says.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe, except the UK
The ban, which doesn't include the UK, will last 30 days.
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SportWhat is a pandemic and why use the term now?
The World Health Organization says coronavirus "can be characterised as a pandemic". What does that mean?
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SportHarvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in jail
Dozens of women have come forward to accuse the movie producer of sexual misconduct, since October 2017.
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SportFloyd Mayweather's ex-partner found dead in car
Josie Harris, mother to three of the boxer's children, was unresponsive on her California driveway.
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Sport'Rocket attack' on US-UK base in Iraq
Up to 15 small rockets struck the Taji military camp north of Baghdad, US officials told US media.
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SportCoronavirus: Up to 70% of Germany could become infected - Merkel
The chancellor warns that as many as 58 million Germans could become infected by coronavirus.
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SportStock markets plunge after WHO declares pandemic
The Dow share index is flirting with levels more than 20% below its recent high - a milestone that often accompanies a recession.
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SportCoronavirus: 'Don't panic, be community-minded', says loo roll boss
The UK's largest manufacturer of toilet paper says it can meet any increased demand from the coronavirus outbreak
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SportCoronavirus: Iran death toll rises as virus spreads
Footage has emerged showing numerous body bags, as the country struggle to cope with the virus.
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SportCoronavirus: World's biggest gaming show E3 cancelled
The world's largest gaming expo will not go ahead - raising concerns for its future.
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SportCoronavirus: What measures are countries taking to stop it?
As the virus spreads around the world, what measures are different countries implementing?
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SportWhat's the risk on public transport?
Despite the rising number of cases, the UK government is mostly advising people to travel as normal.
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SportBernie Sanders: 'We are winning the generational debate'
Though presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders did not pick up as many delegates as he had hoped in last night's primaries, he said that his campaign resonates with younger voters.
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SportHarvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years in rape trial
The sentence finalises a dramatic fall from grace for one of Hollywood's most powerful figures.
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SportTrump endorses Jeff Sessions' rival in Alabama race
It's an embarrassing blow to the ex-US attorney general, who fell out of Trump's favour in 2018.
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SportCoronavirus: Could the US do what Italy has done?
Could the US lock down part, or even all, of the country to halt the spread of the deadly virus?
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SportHarvey Weinstein awaits sentencing in New York rape trial
The former Hollywood producer faces up to 29 years in jail after being convicted of rape and assault.
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mardi 10 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Coachella music festival postponed
This year's event in April was set to be headlined by Rage Against The Machine and Frank Ocean.
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SportGoogle tells staff to work home
Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US.
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SportJoe Biden extends lead over rival Sanders in Democratic presidential race
The Democratic front-runner solidifies his lead after heading for a win in the key state of Michigan.
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SportLife and struggle after YouTube fame
Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again?
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SportCoronavirus: Troops sent to New York 'containment zone'
The city of New Rochelle has a significant cluster of virus cases, according to New York officials.
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SportWill Joe Biden's political record come back to haunt him?
The Democratic front-runner's stances on abortion, war, welfare and trade are under attack.
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SportJoe Biden in blazing row with Michigan factory worker
During a Michigan campaign stop, Joe Biden appeared to threaten a factory worker as they had a heated argument.
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SportBillie Eilish tackles body shaming as her world tour kicks off in Miami
"Though you've never seen my body, you still judge me for it," says the star, as her tour kicks off.
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SportPearl Jam, Miley Cyrus and Madonna scrap gigs over coronavirus fears
The pop stars call off shows in Australia and France, while Pearl Jam scrap a North American tour.
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lundi 9 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak
Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy.
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SportCanada presents bill banning conversion therapy
The federal government has introduced legislation that would criminalise the discredited practice.
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SportAfghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops
The withdrawal is part of an historic peace deal with the Taliban that aims to end the 18-year war.
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SportHarry and Meghan's final royal duties before 'stepping back'
The couple are completing their last engagements before stepping back as working royals from 31 March.
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SportTrump on coronavirus: 'People are really surprised I understand this stuff'
On a tour of the CDC, President Trump says doctors asked him "How do you know so much about this?"
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SportHarry and Meghan attend final working royals engagement
The couple join the Queen and other royals at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
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SportViewpoint: What Bernie Sanders has that Joe Biden hasn’t
What is behind Bernie Sanders' movement, one that some Democrats see as careening out of control.
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SportCoronavirus: Cruise ship Grand Princess to dock in California
Authorities are preparing to disembark passengers from the ship, which has 21 coronavirus cases.
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SportDaBaby: US rapper apologises for hitting female fan
The chart-topping rapper was filmed lashing out at a woman who was filming him on her phone.
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SportUS trading halted as shares plunge around the world
Shares plunge after a sharp drop in the oil price hits markets already reeling from the coronavirus
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SportCoronavirus: 'Italy lockdown cut me off from my husband'
Kaila Haines found herself stuck in Milan due to Italy's efforts to contain the coronavirus.
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SportCory Booker: Joe Biden picks up endorsement from former rival
The New Jersey senator's thumbs-up for Mr Biden follows the backing of Senator Kamala Harris.
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SportTwitter labels edited Biden video 'manipulated tweet'
The misleading video, viewed almost six million times, was retweeted twice by President Trump.
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dimanche 8 mars 2020
SportCoronavirus: Trapped in a virus-struck care home.
Daughters' of woman quarantined in virus-struck care home say they feel 'helpless'.
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SportKamala Harris endorses Joe Biden as Democratic presidential candidate
California senator Kamala Harris says Joe Biden is the Democratic candidate to "unify the people".
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samedi 7 mars 2020
SportSuper Tuesday: Why didn't more young people vote?
Bernie Sanders won the youth vote in every single state on Super Tuesday - but that wasn't enough.
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SportThe app keeping Friday night dinners alive
Millennials have been called 'the loneliest generation' - but one app is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews.
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vendredi 6 mars 2020
SportMick Mulvaney: Trump replaces White House chief of staff
Mr Trump says Mr Mulvaney will become US special envoy to Northern Ireland.
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SportSouth by Southwest festival cancelled over coronavirus
The world famous event is called off for the first time in its 34-year history.
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SportWoody Allen book pulped after walkout at publisher
Hachette staff protested over the book deal for the director, who has been dogged by abuse claims.
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SportBernie Sanders: How much would his spending plans cost?
The US Democratic frontrunner has been criticised over his spending plans - so how much would they cost?
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SportCoronavirus: 'The positive things we learnt from quarantine'
Cheryl and Paul Molesky kept a video diary charting the highs and lows during a month on lockdown.
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SportBlind man denied citizenship after he is denied the use of Braille
US immigration agents denied a blind man the use of Braille, causing him to fail the test.
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SportBill Clinton claims Monica Lewinsky affair was to 'help anxieities'
The former president was impeached in 1998 for lying to investigators about the affair.
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SportToronto teen home safe after brazen abduction
He is believed to be a victim of reprisal over his brother's alleged involvement in a drug heist.
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SportUS orders deportation of former Nazi camp guard to Germany
Friedrich Karl Berger, now 94, is still receiving a pension in Germany for his "wartime service".
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SportCoronavirus: Grand Princess cruise ship waits off California for virus tests
Passengers and crew are being tested aboard a cruise ship being held off California’s coast.
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SportNathaniel Woods executed in Alabama despite campaign to save him
High-profile figures fail to stop the execution of Nathaniel Woods over the killing of policemen.
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Sport'I received death threats for having coronavirus'
Carl Goldman, who first contracted the virus on board a cruise ship, urges everyone to stay calm.
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jeudi 5 mars 2020
SportAlanis Morissette's debut album Jagged Little Pill is 25 years old
It's 25 years since Alanis Morissette's album Jagged Little Pill made her a household name - and to mark the anniversary she's going on tour.
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SportHarvey Weinstein moved to jail after having heart surgery
The ex-movie mogul is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of two sexual assault charges.
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SportCoronavirus: White House concedes US lacks enough test kits
New York implores the US government to send more test kits as the city's caseload doubles overnight.
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SportFacebook removes 'deceptive' Trump census ads
The ads made it appear users were taking part in the official 2020 US census, not a general survey.
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SportTexas ice cream licker jailed for social media joke
A social media video showed D'Adrien Anderson licking ice cream and putting it back.
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SportAEW: Singing for my brother's hero 17 years after he died
How Liz Rose made her brother proud 17 years after he died by performing Chris Jericho's entrance.
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SportAmerica's next Mars rover will be called Perseverance
Schoolchildren choose a name for the robot Nasa plans to send to the Red Planet to search for life.
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SportR. Kelly: Singer pleads not guilty to updated sex abuse charges
The singer's trial in Chicago is delayed after prosecutors seize new items including phones and iPads.
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SportElizabeth Warren ends presidential bid
A favourite of the liberal left, the Massachusetts senator had been a frontrunner in the Democratic field.
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SportUS 2020 Election: What did Bloomberg get for his money?
The billionaire has ended his White House bid - but not before spending a whole lot of money on his campaign.
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SportKaty Perry music video reveals she's having a baby with Orlando Bloom
The star uses the video for Never Worn White to announce she's having a baby with Orlando Bloom.
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SportRobert Durst: Jury shown The Jinx finale at murder trial
Jurors were played the clip from the documentary where Robert Durst allegedly confesses.
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mercredi 4 mars 2020
SportKim Kardashian visits White House with prisoners she helped free
Donald Trump granted clemency in February to the three women imprisoned for non-violent crimes.
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SportDid first female-majority legislature in US make a difference?
Nevada became the first state with a female-majority legislature. Did it make a difference?
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SportNew Jersey police race to pull driver from burning lorry
The driver was rescued from the cab seconds before it exploded. He escaped with minor injuries.
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SportThe other reason behind Wall Street's jitters
It's not just the coronavirus driving markets, politics is too.
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SportUS defence department linguist charged with espionage
A defence department linguist is accused of sharing data with an individual linked to Hezbollah.
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SportWhite House expands coronavirus testing as death toll rises
There are now at least 129 cases of Covid-19 in the US, including nine deaths.
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SportMichael Bloomberg ends US presidential campaign
Michael Bloomberg ends his bid for the White House after his poor Super Tuesday showing and supports Joe Biden.
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SportChina demands US response over CIA hacking claims
Cyber-security firm Qihoo alleged that the CIA hacked airlines, petrol firms and government agencies.
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SportJeff Sessions heads into run-off in his Senate bid
The former US attorney general falls short in his attempt to reclaim his Senate seat in Alabama.
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SportRonan and Dylan Farrow attack publisher Hachette over Woody Allen memoir
Woody Allen's son is "disappointed" that his own publisher will also release his father's book.
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SportSuper Tuesday results: What next for the big three?
BBC reporters with the presidential campaigns deliver their verdicts on Biden, Sanders and Bloomberg.
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mardi 3 mars 2020
SportSuper Tuesday: Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden trade punches
Democrat frontrunners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders made veiled criticisms of each other in speeches on Super Tuesday night.
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SportSuper Tuesday: BBC finds Bloomberg campaign offices empty
The billionaire is meant to have a strong campaign in California yet the BBC found the offices empty.
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SportSuper Tuesday: Biden and Sanders take early lead
Millions from California to Maine cast ballots in the most crucial day so far in the White House race.
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SportAfghan conflict: Clashes shatter partial truce after US deal
Fighting resumes as a row over a prisoner swap casts doubt on peace talks agreed under a US deal.
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SportUS Federal Reserve slashes rates amid coronavirus impact
America's central bank cuts interest rates by 50 basis points over concerns about the economic impact.
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SportColombia coca crop: Trump tells Duque to resume spraying
Colombia is the world's largest producer of cocaine, while the US is the world's largest consumer.
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SportDeadly tornadoes kill seven in Nashville, Tennessee
The two tornadoes in central Tennessee killed at least seven people, US media report.
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SportGrammy Awards boss Deborah Dugan fired after suspension
She was suspended last month over accusations of bullying and misconduct, which she denies.
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SportPublic Enemy say Flavor Flav was not fired over politics
The hip-hop group issue a statement saying Flavor Flav had been “on suspension” since 2016.
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SportKobe Bryant: LA sheriff says deputies took graphic crash-scene photos
Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he ordered eight deputies to delete graphic images they had taken.
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lundi 2 mars 2020
SportUS election 2020: Joe Biden boosted on Super Tuesday
Moderate Democrats rally around Joe Biden in the contest to find who will take on President Trump.
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SportChris Matthews: TV host quits with apology for 'compliments'
MSNBC's Chris Matthews bows out with an apology over "compliments on a woman's appearance".
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SportUS places new restrictions on Chinese journalists
The move requires Chinese media outlets to shrink their US-based staffs by nearly half.
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SportCoronavirus: Four more deaths in Washington state
The deaths have occurred close to the city of Seattle and are the only Covid-19 fatalities on US soil.
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SportAmy Klobuchar ends bid to challenge Trump
The moderate Minnesota senator is expected to endorse Joe Biden.
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SportJefferson's hometown snubs founding father to honour slaves
Charlottesville has scrapped Jefferson's holiday in favour of a celebration of slaves' emancipation.
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SportUS-Afghan ceasefire unravelling within days
The group announced the ending of a partial ceasefire, days after signing a deal with the US.
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SportWhat is Super Tuesday and how does it work?
Fourteen states will pick who they want to run against Trump - and we may soon know the nominee.
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SportUS election 2020: Five charts on the Democratic race to take on Trump
Democrats have begun choosing the candidate who will go up against Donald Trump on 3 November. But who is leading the pack?
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SportJack Welch: Legendary GE boss dies at 84
The charismatic former executive transformed GE into America's most valuable company.
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SportSecond coronavirus death sparks fears of US outbreak
The virus has now spread to more US states, bringing the total number of cases to 88.
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SportUS 2020 election: The ultimate celebrity endorsement quiz
Can you match the A-list admirer to the US election candidate they're backing?
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SportJudge Judy to end in 2021
The daytime TV star reveals she will launch a new show, Judy Justice, on an unnamed network in 2022.
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SportBrexit: UK vows to seek 'hard bargain' in US trade talks
Negotiating aims being set out on same day discussions with the EU formally kick off in Brussels.
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SportPublic Enemy part ways with Flavor Flav - Chuck D says its about money
The band say they'll continue without their hypeman, after falling out over a Bernie Sanders rally.
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dimanche 1 mars 2020
SportDavid Beckham's Inter Miami lose first MLS game at Los Angeles FC
David Beckham watches on as his Inter Miami team are beaten by Los Angeles FC in their inaugural Major League Soccer game.
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SportSuper Tuesday: What California voters want from this election
As the state prepares to take part in Super Tuesday, residents say their voices are not being heard.
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SportPete Buttigieg to pull out of Democratic race for White House
The 38-year-old became the first openly gay major-party presidential candidate last year.
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