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March 17, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Lt Gov challenges Cooper power on N. Carolina eatery ban

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's power to demand a dine-in prohibition at North Carolina’s restaurants and bars is being challenged by Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

March 17, 2020 2:28 p.m.

The Latest: Argentina suspends all domestic soccer matches

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March 17, 2020 2:05 p.m.

The Latest: USGA cancels 2 amateur championships

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March 17, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Wide swath of economy seeks share of COVID-19 rescue package

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress works on a rescue package to help shore up a U.S. economy hard hit by the

March 17, 2020 1:30 p.m.

The Latest: African Nations Championship postponed

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March 17, 2020 1:05 p.m.

EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed Tuesday to immediately impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, and to set up fast-track transport lanes to keep vital medical equipment, food and goods flowing smoothly inside the bloc.

March 17, 2020 1:05 p.m.

The Latest: All Power 5 conferences scrap spring competition

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March 17, 2020 12:30 p.m.

The Latest: Spanish league won't crown Barcelona champion

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March 17, 2020 12:05 p.m.

The Latest: Letter of intent signings on hold until April 15

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March 17, 2020 11:05 a.m.

Portland to put homeless in public buildings, end evictions

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Oregon rose sharply by 18 cases to at least 65, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday as officials in the Portland area announced plans to house the vulnerable homeless.

March 17, 2020 11:05 a.m.

The Latest: NCAA national office staff to work remotely

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March 17, 2020 10:05 a.m.

US sued to stop deportation of 3 children to El Salvador

HOUSTON (AP) — After being denied U.S. asylum in Texas and returned to a squalid camp in Mexico, a mother from El Salvador chose to send her three children back across the border alone. Now, those children face deportation, even though their father lives in Maryland and is eager to take them in, according to attorneys.

March 17, 2020 4:30 a.m.

India's stringent virus testing criteria may mask toll

NEW DELHI (AP) — A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India's capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a private clinic's referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away.

March 17, 2020 4:30 a.m.

Iraq ex-governor named PM-designate as Baghdad awaits curfew

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's president Tuesday named a former governor of the city of Najaf as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting, as Baghdad residents rushed to stock up on supplies hours before a days-long curfew was set to take hold amid a global pandemic.

March 17, 2020 3:05 a.m.

Iraqi city's ex-governor named prime minister-designate

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's president on Tuesday named a former governor of the city of Najaf as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting and a looming crisis amid a global pandemic.

March 17, 2020 1:05 a.m.

EU battles to forge common front as virus eats at unity

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are set to hold their second summit in two weeks on Tuesday, a fresh attempt to forge a joint response to the novel coronavirus as Europe takes over from China as the front-line in the fight against a disease claiming thousands of lives.

March 17, 2020 12:05 a.m.

A somber Trump urges Americans to follow virus guidelines

WASHINGTON (AP) — Racing to stall an expected surge of coronavirus cases, the White House released a series of sweeping guidelines that for the next 15 days will temporarily rewrite the norms of American society.

March 17, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer

NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania distillery owner who grew increasingly angry as he saw the skyrocketing price of hand sanitizer has decided to do something about it: He’s temporarily converting his operation into a production line for the suddenly hard-to-find, gooey, alcohol-based disinfectant.

March 17, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Virus seizes markets and business as usual hits a wall

Global markets and businesses big and small opened the week to a landscape seemingly altered by the coronavirus pandemic. National retail chains have closed all stores. Banks are taking steps to keep cash on hand, lots of it. Markets in Asia, Europe and the U.S. are plunging. Following is a quick look at how the outbreak is impacting the financial and business sector, as well as millions of workers and customers.