SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched 60 more of its internet satellites into orbit Wednesday despite an engine failure shortly after liftoff on a recycled rocket flying a record five times.

'Wonderchicken' fossil reveals ancestor of today's birds

New York (AP) — A tiny fossil skull nicknamed “Wonderchicken” is giving scientists a rare glimpse at early ancestors of today's birds. It may be the oldest known fossil from this group.

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

Desperate travelers are choking European border crossings after countries implemented strict controls to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Officials at Johns Hopkins University say the virus has now infect…

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AP Source: Detroit automakers to shut down factories

Detroit (AP) — A person briefed on the matter says Detroit's three automakers have agreed to close all of their factories due to worker fears about the coronavirus.

Virus fatalities spike in Iran, with toll now at 1,135 dead

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran on Wednesday reported its single biggest jump in fatalities from the coronavirus as another 147 people died, raising the country's overall death toll to 1,135.

Israel parliament speaker shuts Knesset, enraging opposition

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Knesset speaker Wednesday abruptly adjourned all parliamentary meetings until next week, apparently a response to the new coronavirus, in a move that froze opposition efforts to discuss bi…

Canada announces massive aid package amid pandemic

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday his government is deferring tax payments until August, providing a wage subsidy for small businesses and pausing student loan payments as part of…

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Alabama delays March 31 GOP Senate runoff to July 14

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is postponing its Republican primary runoff between former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions and a rival because of the coronavirus, the governor announced Wednesday.

Travel grinds to a halt, plants close, as virus takes hold

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus worldwide surpassed 200,000 for the first time Wednesday and the damage being seeded in the global economy is growing more clear by the day. Furloughs and job cu…

Alabama is postponing its March 31 Republican runoff for US Senate until July 14 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is postponing its March 31 Republican runoff for US Senate until July 14 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

AP-Sync 1, ADVISORY Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Treasury wants to send checks to Americans, starting April 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threat…

Endangered gray wolf population on the rise in southwest US

THE EDGE OF THE GILA WILDERNESS, N.M. (AP) — A voice interrupted the crackle of the radio at basecamp: “Starting pursuit.”