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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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As testing quickly ramps up, expect more U.S. coronavirus cases

As testing quickly ramps up, expect more U.S. coronavirus cases

More labs will soon have the ability to test sick people for the novel coronavirus, and experts say they'll finally have more of a sense of how it's spreading through communities in the U.S.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Coronavirus spreads to more than 60 countries; number of cases surges in Italy

Coronavirus spreads to more than 60 countries; number of cases surges in Italy

Coronavirus cases surged in Italy on Sunday as the deadly outbreak sent fear rising across Western Europe, threatening its tourism industry. Delta Air Lines suspended its daily flight between New York and Milan until early May.
by The Associated Press

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Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its famous trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of tourists from around the world.
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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MPR News Update for March 1, 2020

MPR News Update for March 1, 2020

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Breezy Sunday, with mild temps; February recap

Our Sunday will be warmer than average, and parts of Minnesota will see very gusty winds. A few flakes are possible in the far north. Details on all that, plus a look back at February and meteorological winter.
by Ron Trenda

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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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Mild temps as March begins; wind advisory Red River Valley

Temps will be above normal this first day of March, but parts of Minnesota will see gusty winds. Details on that, plus who will see some Sunday flakes.
by Ron Trenda

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Four takeaways from Joe Biden's big win in South Carolina

Four takeaways from Joe Biden's big win in South Carolina

The former vice president won by 30 points in South Carolina, giving him a big claim to being the principal alternative to Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Tom Steyer drops out of 2020 presidential race

Tom Steyer drops out of 2020 presidential race

The billionaire climate-change activist had staked his campaign on doing well in South Carolina, but ended with a disappointing finish on Saturday.
by Juana Summers and Barbara Sprunt

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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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