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Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump on Friday abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment even as his White House struggled with the deepening coronavirus pandemic.Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee late Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press. Atkinson handled the whistleblower complaint that [
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The Latest: Pakistan receives $200 million from World Bank
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:"CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home."Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in jail for failing to report overseas travel"South Korea extends guidelines to slow spread of new [
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Wisconsin limps toward Tuesday election despite virus fears
MADISON, Wis. (AP) " Wisconsin's attempt to conduct an election in the midst of a coronavirus crisis lurched forward Friday, with a Democratic governor pushing for an all-mail election to replace in-person voting and Republican leaders refusing to budge.Just three days before Tuesday's spring primary " which features the Democratic presidential contest plus a high-stakes state Supreme Court race " a federal judge had extended absentee voting through April 13 but refused requests to [
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China honors virus victims with 3 minutes of reflection
WUHAN, China (AP) " With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-mast, China on Saturday held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection to honor those who have died in the coronavirus outbreak, especially 'martyrs' who fell while fighting what has become a global pandemic.Commemorations took place at 10 a.m. in all major cities, but were particularly poignant in Wuhan, the industrial center where the virus was first detected in December.Wuhan was placed under complete [
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Military recruiting struggles as enlistment stations close
America’s armed services are finding it harder to bring in new recruits as the worsening coronavirus forces families and communities to hunker down, even as the country turns increasingly to the military for help
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France stabbing: Two killed and four injured in Romans-sur-Isère knife attack
Two people have been killed and four others injured in a knife attack in the southeastern French town of Romans-sur-Isère, the town's mayor has said. More follows
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Live updates: U.S. reports more than 30,000 coronavirus cases in record day; CDC recommends people wear cloth face coverings
The tens of thousands of new American cases came as President Trump announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that everyone wear a simple, cloth face covering while out in public.
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Katy Perry announces she is expecting a baby girl with Orlando Bloom
Singer confirmed pregnancy in March 2020
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Virtual Grand National 2020 latest odds: Pinstickers' horse-by-horse guide, tips and prediction for race today
Real event will not take place at Aintree due to coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus: Turkey seizes hundreds of ventilators paid for by Spain in move 'bordering on criminality'
Spanish officials condemn move as Ankara insists equipment will arrive in 'a few weeks'
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Virtual Grand National 2020 live stream: How to watch race online and on TV today
Real event will not take place at Aintree due to coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus: Novel rejected for 'extremely unrealistic' portrayal of London in pandemic lockdown published 15 years later
Peter May's dystopian thriller rescued after being forgotten in Dropbox folder