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Authorities announce second coronavirus death in U.S.

Authorities announce second coronavirus death in U.S.

Health officials in Washington state said Sunday night that a second person had died from the coronavirus — a man in his 70s from a nursing facility near Seattle where dozens of people were sick and had been tested for the virus.
by The Associated Press

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Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity

Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity

“The truth is the path has narrowed to a close for our candidacy if not for our cause,” Buttigieg told supporters in South Bend, Ind. “We must recognize that at this point in the race, the best way to keep faith with those goals and ideals is to step aside and help bring our party and country together.”
by The Associated Press

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Israel's Groundhog Day: Hold elections, call another vote, repeat

Israel's Groundhog Day: Hold elections, call another vote, repeat

After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win re-election on Monday over the centrist challenger, retired Gen. Benny Gantz. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.
by Larry Kaplow and Daniel Estrin

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Sanders reports raising $46.5M in February; Warren raises $29M

Sanders reports raising $46.5M in February; Warren raises $29M

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign said Sunday that it raised more than $46.5 million in February. Both Sanders and Elizabeth Warren continue to demonstrate the formidable power of attracting small, online donations nationwide.
by The Associated Press

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Afghan peace deal hits first snag over prisoner releases

Afghan peace deal hits first snag over prisoner releases

Afghanistan's president said Sunday that he will not free thousands of Taliban prisoners ahead of all-Afghan power-sharing talks set for next week, publicly disagreeing with a timetable for a speedy prisoner release laid out just a day earlier in a U.S.-Taliban peace agreement.
by The Associated Press

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Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Biden wins South Carolina, hopes for Super Tuesday momentum

Biden's win came at a do-or-die moment in his 2020 bid as the moderate Democrat bounced back from underwhelming performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. The race now pivots immediately to 14 “Super Tuesday” states, including Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases 'likely'

U.S. ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases 'likely'

Seeking to reassure the American public, President Trump said Saturday there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread.
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U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan that began after 9/11 and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war.
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