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March 6, 2020 9:31 a.m.

Officials say gunmen kill 32 at ceremony in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan's capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens more before the two attackers were slain by police, officials said.

March 6, 2020 9:30 a.m.

The Latest: Sri Lankans protest quarantine near capital

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on the

March 6, 2020 9:05 a.m.

Officials: Gunmen kill 32 at ceremony in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan's capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens more before the two attackers were slain by police, officials said.

March 6, 2020 9:05 a.m.

The Latest: US govt ponders help for virus-hit industries

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on the

March 6, 2020 8:05 a.m.

Putin says stability needed but won't lift lid on his future

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he doesn't want to scrap presidential term limits or resort to other suggested ways of extending his rule, but otherwise he kept mum about his plans.

March 6, 2020 7:05 a.m.

Gunmen kill at least 29 at ceremony in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan's capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 29 people and wounding dozens more before the two attackers were slain by police, officials said.

March 6, 2020 7:05 a.m.

Putin dismisses talk about extending his rule

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he doesn't want to scrap term limits or resort to other suggested ways of extending his rule, but he kept mum about his future plans.

March 6, 2020 4:05 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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March 6, 2020 3:30 a.m.

Enbridge hires companies to design, build Great Lakes tunnel

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. said Friday it has hired companies to design and build a disputed oil pipeline tunnel beneath the channel linking Lakes Huron and Michigan, despite pending legal challenges.

March 6, 2020 3:30 a.m.

Great Barrier Reef enters crucial period in coral bleaching

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Great Barrier Reef is facing a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the most widespread coral bleaching the natural wonder has ever endured, scientists said Friday.

March 6, 2020 1:05 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Study: Everett recommended to use paid parking downtown

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Washington state residents and visitors could soon pay for parking in downtown Everett to combat the increasing lack of available on-street parking spots, according to a city analysis.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

South Korea blasts Japan over virus entry restrictions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Seoul expressed “extreme regret” that Japan will quarantine all visitors from South Korea due to its surging viral outbreak and warned Friday of retaliation if Tokyo doesn’t withdraw the restriction.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Virus ripples through travel, energy, financial markets

The economic affects of the coronavirus have preceded the spread of the virus itself, with financial markets swinging wildly, companies closing offices or asking employees work from home in affected areas, and throttling air travel across the globe. Following is a brief look at how things are changing in the economy and the workplace today as the outbreak widens.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Gambling industry urges sports bettors to wager responsibly

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The gambling industry is launching a campaign to urge sports bettors to wager responsibly, including setting and sticking to a budget, and learning thoroughly about anything on which they make a bet.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

US seeks UN backing for Taliban peace deal to end Afghan war

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is seeking U.N. Security Council backing for the ambitious peace deal it signed with the Taliban aimed at ending America’s longest war and bringing U.S. troops home from Afghanistan.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Gov. Brown declares drought in southern Oregon county

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Because of low snow pack and precipitation, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order this week declaring a drought in Klamath County.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Russia, Turkey reach cease-fire deal in northwestern Syria

MOSCOW (AP) — The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into direct conflict.

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

The Latest: Australia bans travel from S Korea over virus

BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on the virus outbreak (all times local):

March 6, 2020 12:05 a.m.

A promising 2020 presidential campaign for women falls short

At her home in suburban Detroit, Jill Warren spent Thursday morning glued to her phone, searching for news about the woman she fiercely believed should be the next president of the United States: Sen. Elizabeth Warren.