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March 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Big South Conference cancels all spring sports

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic's effect on sports around the world (all times local):

March 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to catapult Iraq into an unprecedented crisis.

March 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars

March 19, 2020 11:27 p.m.

One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to catapult Iraq into an unprecedented crisis.

March 19, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Coronavirus task force offers an even keel to a zigzag Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — They meet in the windowless Situation Room, every day but Sunday, drawing an overflow crowd.

March 19, 2020 8:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

California governor orders statewide stay-at-home order

March 19, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Most renters will not receive protections under WH proposal

NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans who rent their home, many of whom have lost their jobs in the sudden economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak, will not be eligible for eviction protections, despite what President Donald Trump said this week.

March 19, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Arabs urge Yemen's Houthis to allow UN to assess oil tanker

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Six Arab countries are urging the U.N. Security Council to exercise “maximum efforts” to persuade Yemen’s Houthi Shiite rebels to allow the United Nations to inspect a tanker moored in the Red Sea while loaded with over a million barrels to prevent “widespread environmental damage, a humanitarian disaster and the disruption of maritime commerce.”

March 19, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Fundraiser to plead guilty to bribing LA council member

A political fundraiser will plead guilty to a bribery charge for coordinating a $500,000 payment in 2017 to gain the help of a Los Angeles City Council member in advancing a major real estate development, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday.

March 19, 2020 2:03 p.m.

GOP Kansas lawmakers move to curb Democrat Kelly's power

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers moved Thursday to extend a state of emergency prompted by the coronavirus crisis and hashed out language to give the GOP-controlled Legislature oversight over the actions of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

March 19, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Wisconsin prison worker has virus, absentee ballots soar

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The

March 19, 2020 12:05 p.m.

National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a pandemic, but despite now being free to visit, people may find it more difficult to enjoy them as parks close visitor centers, shuttles, lodges and restaurants to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

March 19, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Kansas K-12 tests cancelled; Wichita officials quarantined

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson on Thursday said state standardized tests will be cancelled this year because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.

March 19, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Wisconsin absentee ballots break record amid virus outbreak

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Absentee ballot requests for Wisconsin’s April 7 presidential primary hit record territory on Thursday thanks to concerns over the

March 19, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Vegas airport tower closes after after controller gets virus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas airport was running Thursday with reduced operations after an air traffic controller tested positive for the coronavirus, temporarily closing the airport's control tower, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

March 19, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Wichita mayor, 3 council members are in self-quarantine

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple and three City Council members have quarantined themselves after being told two people at a conference they attended last week have the coronavirus.

March 19, 2020 8:03 a.m.

California governor: 60,000 homeless could get virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As worries about the spread of the coronavirus confine millions of Californians to their homes, concern is growing about those who have no homes in which to shelter. Gov. Gavin Newsom estimates up to 60,000 homeless could end up infected.

March 19, 2020 5:03 a.m.

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has coronavirus

BRUSSELS (AP) — Michel Barnier, the European Union's chief negotiator for the bloc's future relationship with Britain after Brexit, has been infected with the new coronavirus.

March 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

State to spend $150 million to protect homeless from virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As worries about the spread of the coronavirus confine millions of Californians to their homes, concern is growing about those who have no homes in which to shelter.

March 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

White House, media team up for virus public service campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — First lady Melania Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci will take part in public service messages aimed at informing Americans about how to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus.