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Reuters:
Exclusive: White House told federal health agency to classify coronavirus deliberations - sources — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House has ordered federal health officials to treat top-level coronavirus meetings as classified, an unusual step that has restricted information and hampered …
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The Daily Beast:
Most Americans Will Likely Be Exposed to Coronavirus, Republicans Told — A member of Congress who attended the closed-door briefing where the assessment was made called the prediction “sobering.” — Last week, Republican members of Congress heard a sober warning in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill …
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Washington Post:
Live updates: WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic; White House considers moving all of Europe to restrictive travel advisory — The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared coronavirus a pandemic, reflecting concern from WHO that countries aren't working quickly and aggressively enough to contain the virus.
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Geoff Earle / Daily Mail:
BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump will address the nation tonight and FINALLY promises 'to use …
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Bernie's Whole Campaign Was Based On a Misreading of the 2016 Election — Four years ago, Bernie Sanders put up a surprisingly strong fight against Hillary Clinton on the strength of his support among white working-class voters, who proceeded to desert Clinton in November.
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Tim Alberta / Politico:
Michigan Romp Shows Biden Could Rebuild Democrats' ‘Blue Wall’ vs. Trump — Maybe you've never heard of Livingston County, Michigan. It's not Oakland County, the vote-rich behemoth located next door; nor is it Macomb County, the much-mythologized home of the culturally conservative …
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Jonathan Allen / NBC News:
Sanders divided Democrats and handed Biden the lion's share — Analysis: Democrats wanted someone to unify their party to take on Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders decided to split it — and ended up with the smaller piece. — WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is running the wrong campaign at the wrong time …
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Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
This Is Not the Moment for Progressives to Despair
This Is Not the Moment for Progressives to Despair
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Dr. Fauci Schools Hannity on Dangers of Coronavirus — “But even if it's one, it's ten times more lethal than the seasonal flu. You gotta make sure that people understand that!” the top infectious disease expert said. — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases …
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Anthony Fauci undercuts Trump on the flu and other coronavirus assertions
Anthony Fauci undercuts Trump on the flu and other coronavirus assertions
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Dave Jamieson / HuffPost:
Senate GOP Blocks Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill From Moving Forward — The legislation put forth by Democrats would guarantee 14 days of paid leave for workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak. — Democrats hoping to pass an emergency paid sick leave bill to deal with the fallout …
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ProPublica:
Trump's Company Paid Bribes to Reduce Property Taxes, Assessors Say — Stay up to date with email updates about WNYC and ProPublica's investigations into the president's business practices. — The Trump Organization paid bribes, through middlemen, to New York City tax assessors to lower …
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Associated Press:
Weinstein sentenced to 23 years for sexual assaults — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, a sight the disgraced Hollywood mogul's multitude of accusers thought they would never see. — Weinstein, who has been accused …
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CNN:
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison after addressing his accusers in court
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison after addressing his accusers in court
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Jan Ransom / New York Times:
Harvey Weinstein Faces 5 to 29 Years in Prison at Sentencing
Harvey Weinstein Faces 5 to 29 Years in Prison at Sentencing
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Wall Street Journal:
Stocks Approach Bear Market As Dow Falls More Than 5% — Index drops more than 1,300 points as World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic — U.S. stocks dropped sharply Wednesday as investors anxious about the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic endured another day of tumultuous trading.
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Fred Imbert / CNBC:
Dow plunges 600 points as Wall Street's wild trading streak continues
Dow plunges 600 points as Wall Street's wild trading streak continues
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court says Trump administration may continue ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum seekers — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Trump administration may continue its “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers while lower-court challenges continue, after the federal government warned …
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Marilynn Marchione / Associated Press:
Tests show new virus lives on some surfaces for up to 3 days — An employee disinfects the glass cover of a butcher counter to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in a food store in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild …
Alexi C. Cardona / Miami New Times:
Leaked Emails: Norwegian Pressures Sales Team to Lie About Coronavirus … Cruise ships have long been called floating petri dishes. And COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, means rough seas ahead for the cruise industry. — The State Department over the weekend warned …
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New York Times:
'It's Just Everywhere Already': How Delays in Testing Set Back the U.S. Coronavirus Response — A series of missed chances by the federal government to ensure more widespread testing came during the early days of the outbreak, when containment would have been easier.
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
GOP chairman cancels Hunter Biden-related subpoena vote — Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) cancelled a vote scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on a subpoena stemming from his months-long probe into Hunter Biden and Burisma Holdings.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Trump will corrupt everything in sight to beat Biden. Here's what's next.
Trump will corrupt everything in sight to beat Biden. Here's what's next.
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Axios:
Congressional doctor predicts 70-150 million U.S. coronavirus cases — Congress' in-house doctor told Capitol Hill staffers at a close-door meeting this week that he expects 70-150 million people in the U.S. — roughly a third of the country — to contract the coronavirus, two sources briefed on the meeting tell Axios.
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J. Edward Moreno / The Hill:
Feds arrest over 600 alleged Mexican cartel members — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Wednesday that more than 600 arrests have been made as a result of an interagency operation cracking down on Mexican cartel activity.
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Greg B. Smith / The City:
The Cost of Not Getting Tested for Coronavirus: a $10K ER Bill — First Brooklyn public school teacher Erin McCarthy began experiencing potential coronavirus symptoms after returning from Italy. — Then a doctor — wearing a hazmat suit — told her she couldn't be tested because she didn't fit the criteria at the time.
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New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Will Remain in Race and Attend Sunday's Debate — Mr. Sanders said he was not dropping out despite a series of stinging defeats on Tuesday night, as Joseph R. Biden Jr. took command of the Democratic primary. — BURLINGTON, Vt. — Senator Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday …
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Stu Cvrk / Redstate:
Joe Biden Is Not Qualified to Be President, and the Democrats Know It — What do we expect in a US president? Here's a shortlist of characteristics: a complex problem-solver, a good communicator, a good negotiator and deal-maker, someone who easily connects with people, consistency, in control, confident leadership, visionary, etc.
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
Rupert Murdoch could save lives by forcing Fox News to tell the truth about coronavirus — right now — The insidious feedback loop between President Trump and Fox News is no secret. — When Trump says “jump,” the network leaps into action. And what the president hears on Fox often dictates …
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Timothy Johnson / Media Matters for America:
Alex Jones is telling his viewers that the toothpaste he sells kills coronavirus — Jones: “The Pentagon uses the product we have.” — Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claimed during a broadcast that a nanosilver toothpaste he sells kills coronavirus and that his claim is backed …
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Collin Anderson / Washington Free Beacon:
Hunter Biden Reaches Settlement in Child Support Case After Court Denies Latest Delay Attempt — Lawyers for Hunter Biden reached a final child support settlement with the Arkansas mother of his child late Tuesday night after a judge blasted the former vice president's son for his repeated attempts …
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Michael R. Blood / Associated Press:
Had Enough? Californians Turn Down Higher Taxes, Debt — California residents pay some the nation's highest taxes on gas, clothing and the money they earn — and those revenues have contributed to a massive state budget surplus. — LEARN MORE — LOS ANGELES (AP) …
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Wealthy New Yorkers packing off to the Hamptons and Hudson Valley to avoid coronavirus — Wealthy New Yorkers are headed off to the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley to quarantine themselves from the coronavirus. — Private schools have closed and galas have been cancelled …