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Adds VIRUS OUTBREAK-BLAMELESS BOLSONARO, VIRUS OUTBREAK-TESTING PLAN, SLAYINGS-MANHUNT, NASCAR-COCA-COLA 600 REWIND, OBIT-JIMMY COBB.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-STOCKPILE-SPENDING — States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren’t sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying. By David A. Lieb. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK — Americans mark a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upends traditional commemorations and forces communities to honor the nation’s military dead with smaller, more subdued ceremonies like car convoys instead of parades. By Menelaos Hadjicostis and Derek Gatopoulos. SENT: 1,150 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-DIARY-ALTERED MEMORIAL DAY — VIRUS DIARY: A Memorial Day visit, altered but not stopped. SENT: 730 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP — President Donald Trump honors America’s war dead in back-to-back appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus. Eager to demonstrate national revival from the pandemic, Trump doubles up on his Memorial Day schedule. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 770 words, photos, video.
ELECTION 2020-BIDEN APPEARANCE — Joe Biden makes his first in-person appearance in more than two months as he marks Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home. Biden wore a face mask, in contrast to President Trump, who has refused to cover his face in public as health officials suggest. By Will Weissert. SENT: 850 words, photos.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
GEORGIA SHOOTING-ARBERY PROFILE — Ahmaud Arbery was at a crossroads, his life stretching out before him, his troubles seemingly largely behind. He had enrolled in a Georgia college, preparing to become an electrician. But first, he decided to take a break. To help keep his head clear, he ran just about every day. Three months ago, he was shot during his run by a father and son who told police they believed he was responsible for break-ins in their neighborhood — a black man, killed by two white men. By Aaron Morrison. SENT: 1,670 words, photos. Abridged version also available. With GEORGIA-CHASE-DEADLY SHOOTING — Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled. SENT: 230 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BLAMELESS BOLSONARO — With Brazil emerging as one of the world’s most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. By David Biller. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CAR THEFTS — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners. With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves. By Stefanie Dazio. SENT: 540 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-GEORGETOWN-EWING — Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son says. SENT: 300 words, photos.
VOLKSWAGEN-DIESEL EMISSIONS — A German court rules Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners who bought vehicles rigged to cheat in emissions tests. SENT: 320 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHO-TRUMP DRUG — UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump’s drug. SENT: 360 words, photo.
PEOPLE-BRIAN MAY — Queen guitarist Brian May reveals recent heart attack, says he’s good now. SENT: 190 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA — California says churches can resume in-person services but the congregations will be limited to less than 100 and worshippers should wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books and skip the collection plate. SENT: 800 words, photos.
CHARITY MATCH-RATINGS — Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in a charity golf match turned out to be must-see TV. SENT: 240 words.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-TESTING PLAN — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and viral transport media. SENT: 370 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-JAPAN — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifts a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other areas, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen. SENT: 580 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday. SENT: 940 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide says he will not resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown. SENT: 860 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-GERMANY — Germany is divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks. SENT: 690 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-FRANCE-NURSING HOMES — Employees of French nursing homes call for better pay amid the pandemic. SENT: 260 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HEALTH INSURANCE — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act. SENT: 830 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-PUBLIC POOLS — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming. SENT: 860 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-LEISURE SPORTS — Cooped-up Americans are finding ways to get fresh air while maintaining social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. SENT: 980 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-BIDEN — It's a balancing act: Democrat Joe Biden is aiming to move left without abandoning his centrist roots. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
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ISRAEL-ANNEXATION — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. SENT: 570 words, photos.
VENEZUELA-IRAN — Venezuelan authorities celebrate as the first of five Iranian tankers loaded with gasoline dock in the South American country, delivering badly needed fuel to the crisis-stricken nation that sits atop the world’s largest oil reserves. SENT: 560 words, photos.
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SLAYINGS-MANHUNT — A woman taken hostage by a Connecticut murder suspect is found safe. SENT: 250 words, photos.
FELONS VOTING-FLORIDA — A federal judge rules that Florida law can’t stop felons from voting just because they can’t pay legal fees, court costs and restitution. SENT: 350 words.
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LUFTHANSA-BAILOUT — Germany approves a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) pandemic aid package for stricken airline Lufthansa. SENT: 450 words, photos.
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HOME-LAUNCH-SPACE-CAPSULE — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts get ready to launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff" capsule. By Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn. SENT: 660 words, photos. With VIRGIN-ORBIT — Branson’s Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt. SENT: 280 words.
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NASCAR-COCA-COLA 600 REWIND — Brad Keselowski has won the Southern 500, the Bristol night race, the Brickyard 400, and now has crossed the Coca-Cola 600 off his checklist of crown jewel victories. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 950 words, photos.
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OBIT-JIMMY COBB — Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album, has died at 91. SENT: 460 words, photo.
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