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Associated Press:
Man in Washington state first in US to die from new virus — A man has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States. — State officials issued a terse news release announcing the death, gave no details and scheduled a news conference.
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Washington Post:
Live updates: New coronavirus cases indicate virus is spreading in U.S.; FDA expands testing — More coronavirus infections were reported from South Korea to France to Qatar on Saturday after health officials in Washington state, Oregon and California on Friday reported a worrying development …
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KIRO:
Department of Health confirms first coronavirus death in Washington state — The Washington Department of Health confirmed Saturday the first coronavirus-related death in Washington state, according to a press release. — Health officials said there are new King County cases in addition to the two new cases confirmed Friday evening.
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Ted Hesson / Reuters:
Exclusive: U.S. weighs restrictions at border with Mexico over coronavirus threat — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering imposing entry restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to control the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, according to two U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials.
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New York Times:
Coronavirus Updates: First Death in U.S. Confirmed In Seattle Area — The death comes as unexplained new cases in Washington State, Oregon and California suggest local, person-to-person spread of the virus in the United States. — RIGHT NOW A person in King County, Washington, near Seattle …
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Nicole Acevedo / NBC News:
First coronavirus death in the U.S. happens in Washington state — The person who died was a man in his 50s who had underlying health conditions. — Health officials in Washington state said on Saturday a coronavirus patient has died. — The death is the first from coronavirus illness COVID-19 in the United States.
Tara Lee / governor.wa.gov:
Inslee issues COVID-19 emergency proclamation — Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a state of emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak. — “This will allow us to get the resources we need,” Inslee said.
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Millions of tweets peddled conspiracy theories about coronavirus in other countries, an unpublished U.S. report says — The study, which said it excluded the United States, found early signs that some of the activity may have been coordinated and inauthentic
New York Times:
First U.S. Death in Coronavirus Outbreak Reported in Washington State
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Maegan Vazquez / CNN:
Trump says additional coronavirus cases ‘likely’ as US confirms first death
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Matt Stevens / New York Times:
2020 South Carolina Primary: Live Coverage — The South Carolina Democratic primary, where 54 delegates are at stake, is here. It's the first time in the nomination process that a majority-black electorate will have their voices heard. — The polls open at 7 a.m. and close …
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Li Zhou / Vox:
Live results for the South Carolina Democratic primary — The state is critical for former Vice President Joe Biden. — The South Carolina primary will reveal which candidates can cut it with a key Democratic constituency — right before the race for delegates kicks into overdrive.
Maggie Severns / Politico:
Biden gets a late burst of cash at a key moment — Joe Biden, who just days ago appeared at risk of losing the donors he relies on to power his campaign, is receiving a much-needed jolt of cash as he heads into the South Carolina primary. — Biden's campaign fundraising …
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Astead W. Herndon / New York Times:
'We're the Base': Black Democrats in South Carolina Want to Send a Message
David Siders / Politico:
Empty stadiums and no more selfie lines? Coronavirus becomes 2020 X-factor.
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Nellie Bowles / New York Times:
The Pied Pipers of the Dirtbag Left Want to Lead Everyone to Bernie Sanders — Many listeners would never repeat what these podcast hosts say. So why do they desperately want to hear from them? — IOWA CITY — The people in the crowd were angry, and “Chapo Trap House” wanted them to stay that way.
Mujib Mashal / New York Times:
U.S. Strikes Deal With Taliban to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan — After more than a year of talks, the agreement lays out the beginning of the end of the United States' longest war. But many obstacles remain. — DOHA, Qatar — The United States signed a deal with the Taliban on Saturday …
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Rebecca Kheel / The Hill:
US, Taliban sign deal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
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Washington Post:
U.S. signs peace deal with Taliban agreeing to full withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan
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Ashe Schow / The Daily Wire:
Media Claims Trump Called Coronavirus A ‘Hoax.’ Here's What He Actually Said. — While speaking at a rally in Charleston, South Carolina, President Donald Trump brought up the coronavirus and Democrats' attempts to politicize the issue. — Trump called those attempts a new hoax …
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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Republican mega-donor buys stake in Twitter and seeks to oust Jack Dorsey - report — Billionaire Paul Singer's Elliott Management has taken a ‘sizable state’ and intends to ‘push for changes’, reports Bloomberg News — A major Republican donor has purchased a stake in Twitter …
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New York Times:
Sanders Looks to Topple Warren in Her Home State — A victory in Massachusetts would not just give Mr. Sanders a significant share of the state's 91 delegates but also inflict a symbolic blow to his closest ideological rival. — SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Bernie Sanders landed …
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Jim Geraghty / National Review:
The End of Elizabeth Warren?
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Kevin Robillard / HuffPost:
Top Teachers Union Leader Is Endorsing Elizabeth Warren For President
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Betsy Swan / The Daily Beast:
Jackie Speier's Question to DOJ on Epstein Raises Eyebrows in House Intel Committee — In a closed-door briefing to members of Congress on government surveillance, a senior Justice Department official was asked a surprising question. — In a closed-door briefing to members of Congress …
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Gillian Brockell / Washington Post:
Trump is ignoring the lessons of 1918 flu pandemic that killed millions, historian says — The first wave wasn't that bad. In the spring of 1918, a new strain of influenza hit military camps in Europe on both sides of World War I. Soldiers were affected, but not nearly as severely as they would be later.
Sarah Kliff / New York Times:
Kept at the Hospital on Coronavirus Fears, Now Facing Large Medical Bills — Care was mandated by the government, but it's not clear who has to pay. — Frank Wucinski and his 3-year-old daughter, Annabel, are among the dozens of Americans that the government has flown back to the country from Wuhan …
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