Trump Moves to Calm Fears as First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Is Reported

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This is how a race is called the moment polls close.

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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize

Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.

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Clyburn says the Biden campaign needs ‘retooling.’

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The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn

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At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals

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Running Stories: 'Running helped me deal with my dad’s suicide'

Katie's dad took his own life in 2017. Now, she is carrying on his legacy by keeping running.

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US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"

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Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

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One-armed potter: 'I just muddle my way through'

Gary Fulton lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle accident that nearly killed him.

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6 Music Festival: 'When bands smash guitars it breaks my heart'

6 Music Festival acts on the "chaotic" highs and lows of being a musician in 2020.

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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

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Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary, Fox News projects, in crucial boost to campaign after early losses

02/29/20 4:01 PM

South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.

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St David: Ten things about the Patron Saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm

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Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy

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Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.

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After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.

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A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’

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Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.

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Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?

A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert".

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Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres?

Residential centres have given generations of schoolchildren a taste of outdoor life, but more are set to close this year.

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CDC: 2nd coronavirus case due to 'community spread' confirmed in California

02/28/20 4:57 PM

Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.

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Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.

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Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer

Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences.

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Making chopsticks into house furnishings

ChopValue collects 350,000 used bamboo chopsticks from Vancouver restaurants every week.

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Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station

Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains.

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Week in Pictures: 22-28 February

A gallery selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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How calisthenics helped a former raver kickstart a new lifestyle

A former raver says calisthenics helped her through a difficult time and kickstarted a new lifestyle.

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Laura Kuenssberg: The decade that shattered trust in politics

Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century.

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President Trump holds a rally in North Charleston, S.C., 24 hours before the polls close in the state's Democratic primary. Watc

02/28/20 4:09 PM

Trump announces his pick for director of national intelligence

• Trump says he will nominate current US Ambassador to Norway to be next Navy Secretary

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Exclusive: New evidence shows a patient warned Columbia University about OB-GYN's alleged sexual assault decades ago

As the number of women who accuse a former Columbia University gynecologist of sexual assault keeps growing -- it currently stands at 78 -- new evidence has emerged that indicates university officials were warned about his behavior decades ago.

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In 2016, Sanders was blown out in South Carolina. Has he learned how to win over black voters in 2020?

If there's one script from 2016 that Bernie Sanders wants to flip in 2020, it's the one on how he just doesn't resonate with a wide range of black voters as much as his rivals do.

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Pop star's opinion on Girl Scout cookies ignites debate

Justin Timberlake started a fierce debate on social media when he declared Samoas to be his favorite Girl Scout cookies over Thin Mints.

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America Ferrera leaving 'Superstore' in surprise move

"Superstore" will have to continue without its super star America Ferrera.

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Pop star opens up about her bipolar disorder

Pop star Bebe Rexha opened up to Self magazine about her bipolar disorder and how it has affected her career.

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Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

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Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?

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We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus

By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Tcnghj

Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?

By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TcmYHf

Celine: Fall 2020

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Tired of Chasing Astros, A’s Look Forward to a ‘Level’ Playing Field

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Bloomberg campaign reached out to Yang and discussed an endorsement.

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Cellphone Carriers May Face $200 Million in Fines for Selling Location Data

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When a Pandemic Meets a Personality Cult

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Pelosi, Trying to Save House Majority, Fends Off Angst Over Sanders

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32wGhha

The Superdelegates Are Nervous

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ThcFAk

More Pain for N.J. Commuters: Tunnel Repairs Could Cause Big Delays

By BY PATRICK MCGEEHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2TlsDJR

Dangerous Numbers? Teaching About Data and Statistics Using the Coronavirus Outbreak

By BY PATRICK HONNER from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2T6JRf5

Getting a food tour in San Antonio.

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DeVos Orders U.S.C. to Address ‘Systemic Failures’ Over Arrested Gynecologist

By BY ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32zJGMm

How Concerned Are You About the Coronavirus Outbreak?

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Immigrants Could Face Nearly $1,000 Charge to Appeal Deportation Orders

By BY VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ag4zil

Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action

Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account.

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Gambling industry 'needs tougher regulation'

The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry.

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Crystal Palace dinosaurs added to 'at risk' register

Historic England says it doesn't want the replicas at Crystal Palace Park "to become extinct again".

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events

Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.

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US says Chinese warship fired military laser at US aircraft

The US Navy said Thursday that a Chinese military warship fired a military grade laser at US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft last week while it was flying over the Pacific Ocean, an action that the US Navy called "unsafe and unprofessional."

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Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.

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No, Not Sanders, Not Ever

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With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles

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Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.

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Arlene Shechet Creates Beauty Out of Chaos

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Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus

Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa.

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'After the coral ban, I lost everything'

Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope.

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Heathrow expansion: What is the third runway plan?

What are the arguments for and against a third runway?

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Bernie Sanders: 17 things the Democratic front-runner believes

The Democratic candidate has promised a political revolution. But what actually are his stances?

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The Primaries Are Just Dumb

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They Were Infected With the Coronavirus. They Never Showed Signs.

By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2T3rcka

Grappling With Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Leaders Have No Good Options

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Weinstein Is Convicted. Where Does #MeToo Go From Here?

By BY JODI KANTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/385UEu2

Push for More Privacy Protections Throws Surveillance Bill Talks Into Disarray

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vo1msC

Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak?

What will the government do if there is a UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS?

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West Midlands floods: 'Ten days of difficult conditions' to come

Residents in two flooded towns are evacuated as more rain threatens to swell the River Severn.

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Nando’s employees call for changes to cleaning pay policy

Staff claim they often miss out on overtime amid allegations of poor cleaning practices at some branches.

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Uni admissions could scrap use of predicted grades

Applications to university could switch to after pupils get their A-level results, says watchdog.

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Tessa Majors’s Murder: Police Bluff Led to Teen's Confession

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Center Stage at Disney After a Career Out of the Spotlight

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Coronavirus, Joe Biden, Carnival: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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Gilead to Expand Coronavirus Drug Trials to Other Countries

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Meets an Arena Full of Students

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Justice Dept. Establishes Office to Denaturalize Immigrants

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/382YT9Z

'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges

Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says.

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Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans

A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.

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Scientists aim to spot abusers from their hands

A study hopes to discover whether our hands are truly unique by looking at anatomical differences.

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Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears

A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers.

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Secret doorway in Parliament leads to historical treasure trove

Historical treasures - and evidence of a beer-fuelled party - are uncovered in the Commons restoration.

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'How do I convince the Home Office I'm a lesbian?'

More than 1,500 people claim asylum in the UK each year, claiming that they are persecuted for being gay. But it's not an easy thing to prove.

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How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?

How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable?

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Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?

So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned.

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Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports

Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story.

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Viewpoint: Why a Texas county had a radical rethink on crime

A congressman's presidential run helped boost efforts in Texas to reform their criminal justice system.

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How a serious accident led to business success

After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur.

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Live Tracking Each Candidate’s Speaking Time in the Democratic Debate

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Live Stream of the Democratic Debate With Real-Time Analysis

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New Intelligence Chief Asks Election Czar to Remain in Post

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Major LACMA Donor Suspends Longtime Acquisition Program

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The Basics of ‘Medicare for All’

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Cinco puntos clave del veredicto de Harvey Weinstein

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Why Religion Is the Best Hope Against Trump

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