News24/7: February 2020

Saturday 29 February 2020

Oprah Winfrey falls down at wellness tour while talking about 'balance;' loses shoes - USA TODAY

Oprah Winfrey falls down at wellness tour while talking about 'balance;' loses shoes USA TODAY
Oprah Falls Onstage While Talking Balance, Loses Her Shoes TMZ
Oprah Winfrey Falls Flat On Stage At Event & Stedman Races To Help Her Up — Watch HollywoodLife
Jennifer Lopez Addresses "Letdown" of Oscars Snub in Conversation with Oprah Winfrey Hollywood Reporter
Oprah takes a tumble onstage during '2020 vision' tour Page Six
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Tom Brady cringes at Julian Edelman's awkward Patriots declaration - New York Post

Tom Brady cringes at Julian Edelman's awkward Patriots declaration New York Post
Tom Brady, Julian Edleman, Jimmy Fallon Take In UNC & 'Cuse ACC Digital Network
Did Julian Edelman hint at Tom Brady's free agency plans ... during a college basketball game with Jimmy Fallon? Yahoo Sports
Tom Brady, Jimmy Fallon and Julian Edelman will attend Syracuse-UNC basketball game syracuse.com
Julian Edelman, Sitting Next To Tom Brady, Reveals ‘He’s Coming Back’ NESN
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College basketball rankings: Kentucky, No. 9 in Top 25 And 1, has outright SEC title in sights on Saturday - CBS Sports

College basketball rankings: Kentucky, No. 9 in Top 25 And 1, has outright SEC title in sights on Saturday CBS Sports
Kentucky Takes Down Auburn 73-66 to Win SEC Regular Season Title kentuckysportsradio.com
Auburn baseball: These 10 players fill out the Tigers all-time starting lineup NCAA.com
#15 Auburn vs #8 Kentucky Highlights: Wildcats clinch SEC title by beating tigers | CBS Sports CBS Sports
Former Auburn player says Tigers have become best team in state AL.com
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Trump Moves to Calm Fears as First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Is Reported

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, MIKE BAKER AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38cDQ4P

This is how a race is called the moment polls close.

By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38bjHfp

Clyburn says the Biden campaign needs ‘retooling.’

By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Tuf4rg

The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn

By BY ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/399PJK8

US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

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Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people

The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"

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At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wkvvhX

Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I7NCdQ

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.

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Person dies from coronavirus in Washington state, first in the US, health officials say - Fox News

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After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/388KTeQ

Slovakia election: Anti-corruption party wins most votes - exit poll - BBC News

Slovakia election: Anti-corruption party wins most votes - exit poll BBC News
Journalist’s Murder Puts a Tycoon, and a Nation, on Trial The New York Times
Slovak opposition party OLANO takes lead in election: TV Markiza exit poll Reuters
Slovakia election: Double murder haunts voters BBC News
Exit polls: Opposition appears to be winning Slovakia vote Washington Post
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A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’

By BY MICHAEL HARDY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ER890

Stock market crash outlook: 3 reasons coronavirus could hurt even more : Stocks are fresh off their worst.. - Business Insider

Stock market crash outlook: 3 reasons coronavirus could hurt even more : Stocks are fresh off their worst.. Business Insider
US stock markets continue to plunge over coronavirus uncertainty l ABC News Special Report ABC News
The Dow is up 38% since Trump's election, down from 61% in a matter of days amid sell-off CNBC
Another slump delivers worst week for Wall Street since 2008 St. Paul Pioneer Press
Wall Street reckoning: Coronavirus drives worst week since 2008 Aljazeera.com
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Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.

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Apple Sends Care Packages to Employees Stranded in China's Wenzhou City and Hubei Province by Coronavirus - MacRumors

GDC 2020 “indefinitely postponed” after losing Microsoft, Sony, Epic to coronavirus - TechRadar India

GDC 2020 “indefinitely postponed” after losing Microsoft, Sony, Epic to coronavirus TechRadar India
GDC 2020 postponed as game companies withdraw over coronavirus concerns Polygon
GDC postponed after several firms withdraw due to coronavirus concerns SFGate
GDC 2020 Loses Microsoft, Epic, Unity to Coronavirus Tom's Hardware
Game Developers Conference 2020 has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns PC Gamer
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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided.

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Friday 28 February 2020

At CPAC, It’s Now an All-Trump Show

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2uFQ5cr

Klobuchar kicks off a Southern swing without South Carolina.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38djaJH

Amid Protests, Roman Polanski Wins Best Director at France’s Oscars

By BY ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2uIxWuw

Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.

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Government Eyes War Powers to Speed Medical Manufacturing Ahead of Virus - The New York Times

Government Eyes War Powers to Speed Medical Manufacturing Ahead of Virus The New York Times
Coronavirus: Trump admin bars Anthony Fauci from discussing outbreak - Business Insider Business Insider
White House eyeing use of special powers to produce more coronavirus protective gear NBCNews.com
White House presses Congress for coronavirus funding by mid-March | TheHill The Hill
White House Weighs Use of Defense Law for Coronavirus Supplies Bloomberg
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Pete Buttigieg draws a crowd in South Carolina ahead of primary - CBS News

Pete Buttigieg draws a crowd in South Carolina ahead of primary CBS News
Pete Buttigieg, the Political Junkie Who Is Running for President The New York Times
'Help me get it.' Pete Buttigieg's black surrogates face a skeptical audience for the candidate in South Carolina USA TODAY
Frank Bruni: The case for Pete Buttigieg Salt Lake Tribune
Pete Buttigieg is no 'white Obama,' but merely a pale imitation Washington Examiner
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Virus sell-off hands S&P 500 biggest drops at the opening bell - Financial Times

Virus sell-off hands S&P 500 biggest drops at the opening bell Financial Times
Dow Drops 800 At Open, Extending Worst Week Since Financial Crisis | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC MSNBC
Global markets, Wall Street drag out week-long free fall as coronavirus crisis worsens The Washington Post
Here’s When You Should Buy Stocks Again TheStreet
Stocks sink again, heading for the worst week since 2008 KSL.com
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Photo: Bernie Sanders high fives tiny supporter.

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Game Developers Conference Has Been 'Postponed' To Summer - Kotaku

Game Developers Conference Has Been 'Postponed' To Summer Kotaku
GDC running out of time to cancel as Amazon, Blizzard join no-show list Ars Technica
GDC 2020 Has Been Postponed Until Summer 2020 Siliconera
Amazon is the latest to pull out of GDC over coronavirus fears Engadget
Game Developers Conference 2020 has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns PC Gamer
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Why Bernie Scares Me

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/399yGrj

Tech conferences are falling as fast as the stock market - MarketWatch

Tech conferences are falling as fast as the stock market MarketWatch

Gerald Krone, a Negro Ensemble Company Founder, Dies at 86

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3aeeJjh

Facebook’s 3D photos can now be made using single-camera phones - The Verge

Facebook’s 3D photos can now be made using single-camera phones The Verge
Facebook has a new AI tool that lets you make your photos 3D - Business Insider Business Insider
Facebook's 3D photos no longer require portrait mode Engadget
Facebook brings its 3D photos feature to users with single-camera phones TechCrunch
Facebook Now Lets You Turn Any 2D Photo into a 3D Image Using AI PetaPixel
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Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

By BY THERESA BROWN AND LEAH NASH from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKSc1

Roman Polanski Wins Best Director at France’s Cesar Awards, ‘Les Miserables’ Wins Best Picture - Variety

Roman Polanski Wins Best Director at France’s Cesar Awards, ‘Les Miserables’ Wins Best Picture Variety
French cinema faces moral reckoning as Roman Polanski's new film up for 12 gongs at prestigious awards CNN International
Fearing 'public lynching', Polanski pulls out of France's César awards FRANCE 24 English
Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars BBC News
Roman Polanski wins best director at French 'Oscars' amid protests The Guardian
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Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?

By BY NU WEXLER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKQAV

Henry Ruggs Separates Himself, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts Impress, More Combine Notes - Sports Illustrated

Henry Ruggs Separates Himself, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts Impress, More Combine Notes Sports Illustrated
Alabama's Henry Ruggs runs 4.27 in 40-yard dash, short of John Ross' record Yahoo Sports
Tight Ends Run the 40-Yard Dash at 2020 NFL Combine: Albert O's BLAZING 4.49 NFL
Henry Ruggs runs the 40 in 4.27 seconds NBCSports.com
NFL combine testing and tidbits on 9 top wide receiver targets for the Eagles The Athletic
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We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus

By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Tcnghj

LA deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe Bryant crash scene, report says - The Guardian

LA deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe Bryant crash scene, report says The Guardian
Vanessa Bryant Reacts to Kobe's Sister's Tribute Tattoo Entertainment Tonight
Irate Bartender Busted Sheriff's Deputies Who Shared Gruesome Kobe Crash Scene Photos TMZ
L.A. Sheriff's Dept. Probes Claim That Deputies Shared Gruesome Kobe Crash Pictures Hollywood Reporter
Trump Remembers Kobe Bryant At African American History Month Reception | NBC News NBC News
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Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?

By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TcmYHf

Celine: Fall 2020

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Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.

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Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station

Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains.

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Thursday 27 February 2020

West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband

The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price.

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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

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The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies

Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures.

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Philippines volcano: Residents allowed to visit island

Philippines residents briefly allowed to return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes.

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How making a violin brought these two together

When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead.

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Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace

A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population.

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Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

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Leap years and why we need them

It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?

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Klobuchar explains what she was thinking in heated debate moment captured in photo - CNN

Klobuchar explains what she was thinking in heated debate moment captured in photo CNN
Klobuchar, at Fox News town hall, comes out swinging at Trump over coronavirus outbreak Fox News
Amy Klobuchar explains what she was thinking in heated debate photo CNN
The Case for Amy Klobuchar The New York Times
The Case for Bernie Sanders The New York Times
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Bloomberg says he nearly eliminated stop-and-frisk as mayor. But he fought for it to the end. - NBC News

Bloomberg says he nearly eliminated stop-and-frisk as mayor. But he fought for it to the end. NBC News
Cooper to Bloomberg: Seems you've only had change of heart because you're running for president CNN
De Blasio blasts Bloomberg on 'Hannity': 'He's got no clue what everyday people are going through' Fox News
The Case for Mike Bloomberg The New York Times
Why Mike Bloomberg has a shot | TheHill The Hill
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Will coronavirus wreck your spring or summer travel plans? 5 things to know - Sacramento Bee

Will coronavirus wreck your spring or summer travel plans? 5 things to know Sacramento Bee
Live updates: Coronavirus COVID-19 Medical News Today
Why Coronavirus Spread Across the Globe: Mobile Population and Mild Symptoms msnNOW
Coronavirus panic is growing. Here’s what you need to know. nj.com
Coronavirus outbreak at decisive point: WHO chief Economic Times
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At least 29 Turkish soldiers killed in an air attack by Syrian regime, Turkish governor says - CNN

At least 29 Turkish soldiers killed in an air attack by Syrian regime, Turkish governor says CNN
Airstrike Hits Turkish Forces in Syria The New York Times
Syria war: 29 Turkish troops killed in air strike in Idlib BBC News
David Adesnik: In Syria, Trump should act to save thousands of lives Fox News
Idlib is the New Face of Conflict. The World Needs to Catch Up | Opinion Newsweek
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Oil Industry Tool to Spare Polar Bears Is More Miss Than Hit - The New York Times

Oil Industry Tool to Spare Polar Bears Is More Miss Than Hit The New York Times
Arctic drilling operators can’t accurately pinpoint polar bear dens — which means they can’t avoid destroying them The Washington Post
6 Simple Ways to Protect Polar Bears from Climate Change on Polar Bear Day and All Year Round PEOPLE.com
Polar bears are being forced into CANNIBALISM by climate change and humans, scientist reveals Daily Mail
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Beyond Meat beats on Q4 earnings, founder says 'we would be crazy not to invest in growth right now' - Yahoo Finance

Beyond Meat beats on Q4 earnings, founder says 'we would be crazy not to invest in growth right now' Yahoo Finance
Beyond Meat revenue tripled, but shares fall as losses return CNBC
Beyond Meat earnings: Shares rise, then fall, on mixed results MarketWatch
Beyond Meat narrows 4Q loss as plant-based meat sales jump The Associated Press
Coronavirus won't stop Beyond Meat from entering China in 2020: CEO Ethan Brown Yahoo Finance
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Spotify's new iOS design makes it easier to navigate - The Next Web

Spotify's new iOS design makes it easier to navigate The Next Web
Spotify redesign makes it easier to play, favorite and download music Engadget
Spotify is rolling out a new look for iOS that ditches word-based buttons The Verge
Spotify tries making its app easier to use in latest update TechCrunch
Spotify launches iOS app update with new shuffle play button, action rows, favoriting playlists 9to5Mac
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Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.

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No, Not Sanders, Not Ever

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2I3EIy0

With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles

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Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.

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Arlene Shechet Creates Beauty Out of Chaos

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Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan

The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.

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Burst water main leaves drivers stranded

Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs.

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Wednesday 26 February 2020

They Were Infected With the Coronavirus. They Never Showed Signs.

By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2T3rcka

Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

By BY ANDREW KEH AND BEN DOOLEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2T1TueP

Weinstein Is Convicted. Where Does #MeToo Go From Here?

By BY JODI KANTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/385UEu2

Push for More Privacy Protections Throws Surveillance Bill Talks Into Disarray

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vo1msC

Coronavirus spreads in Middle East and beyond: Live updates - Al Jazeera English

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It’s Facebook vs. the Bloomberg Campaign vs. the Internet - The New York Times

It’s Facebook vs. the Bloomberg Campaign vs. the Internet The New York Times
How did Michael Bloomberg do in his 2nd debate? ABC News
Mike Bloomberg slams Trump coronavirus response in new ad highlighting 9/11 aftermath CNBC
Harvey Weinstein recorded robocall for Mike Bloomberg's 2005 mayoral bid New York Post
Why Mike Bloomberg has a shot | TheHill The Hill
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Police searching North Carolina pond for missing Tennessee toddler - Fox News

Police searching North Carolina pond for missing Tennessee toddler Fox News
Mom arrested, North Carolina pond searched: Tennessee toddler Evelyn Boswell still missing USA TODAY
Where Is 15-Month-Old Evelyn Boswell? Inside Edition
SCSO to hold press conference on Megan Boswell arrest at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday WJHL-TV News Channel 11
Evelyn Boswell: Mother of missing 15-month girl arrested, charged with false reporting KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
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Grandfather of 1-year-old who fell to her death from Royal Caribbean cruise ship to plead guilty - USA TODAY

Grandfather of 1-year-old who fell to her death from Royal Caribbean cruise ship to plead guilty USA TODAY
Grandfather of toddler who died in cruise ship fall is pleading guilty to end 'nightmare' NBC News
Grandfather to plead guilty in toddler's cruise ship death CBS This Morning
Grandfather of toddler who died in cruise ship fall to plead guilty Yahoo News
Grandpa Takes Plea Deal in Toddler's Cruise Ship Death Inside Edition
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Smart Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus - The Wall Street Journal

Smart Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus The Wall Street Journal
CDC warns coronavirus outbreak will worsen ABC News
The CDC is warning travelers about visiting 5 countries because of coronavirus AOL
Is the U.S. ready for a severe coronavirus outbreak? CBS This Morning
CDC says to avoid nonessential travel to South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak Washington Examiner
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Wall Street erases gains on fears of coronavirus spreading in U.S. - Investing.com

Wall Street erases gains on fears of coronavirus spreading in U.S. Investing.com

Washington Prime Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Results - Benzinga

Washington Prime Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Results Benzinga
Salesforce Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2020 Results Yahoo Finance
Medifast, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results PRNewswire
DIRTT Releases Q4 2019 and Full Year 2019 Financial Results GlobeNewswire
Manchester United PLC Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results; Reiterates Fiscal Year 2020 Guidance Business Wire
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Microsoft Surface Duo 'Peek' feature leaks early - Android Authority

Microsoft Surface Duo 'Peek' feature leaks early Android Authority
Leaked video reveals new Surface Duo ‘peek’ feature The Verge
Surface Duo may let you 'peek' at notifications Engadget
Here is Microsoft's Interesting "Peek" Idea for the Surface Duo Droid Life
Twitter videos show off Microsoft's Surface Duo 'peek' feature CNET
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Jessica on ‘Love Is Blind’ Let Her Dog Drink Wine From Her Glass—And People Have Thoughts - Glamour

Ron Rivera -- Redskins like Dwayne Haskins but will consider all options - ESPN

Greek island protests move into second day

Police and protesters clashed on the Greek island of Lesbos over plans to build new migrant camps.

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At least five dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors beer company

The gunman was also killed during the shooting in the mid-western state of Wisconsin.

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'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store

A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past.

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