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Trump admin blocks states from using Medicaid for coronavirus crisis
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As states scramble to control the spread of coronavirus, the Trump administration is denying them key tools to use their Medicaid safety net programs to respond to the crisis.
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Late Night Hosts Go For Laughs Without An Audience
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From Stephen Colbert to Trevor Noah, the late night hosts broadcast their shows without a live studio audience
With Broadway going dark, Lin-Manuel Miranda's giving us more Hamilton
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After the NYC cultural institution suspends all performances over coronavirus pandemic, 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is raising spirits by releasing a never-before-heard demo track that he originally wrote for his smash hit Broadway musical.
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Trump’s Coronavirus Speech Sparks ‘Total Chaos’ in His Own Admin
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U.S. officials overseas didn’t even know if they were allowed home and got little clarity from the president’s team after his new policy was unveiled.
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The Masters and Boston Marathon have been postponed
Coronavirus 40 minutes ago
For the first time in 124 years, the Boston Marathon has been rescheduled for September. Additionally, the Masters Golf Tournament 2020 has been postponed.
Few coronavirus tests are being done in Texas
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An oncology nurse treating cancer patients — some with suppressed immune systems — has a fever and cough. She can’t get the test. That's not unusual.
Justin Trudeau in self-isolation after wife tests positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus Last night
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau started exhibiting the symptoms after returning from a trip to London. Her coronavirus test returned positive, and she said although she's "experiencing uncomfortable symptoms" she will be back on her feet soon. The PM will be self-isolating for at least 14 days.
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Meet the tiny biotech company that's made 4 million coronavirus tests
Yesterday
TIB has reoriented its business toward the coronavirus, running its machines through the night and on weekends to make the kits, which sell for about €160 ($180) apiece.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tests positive for coronavirus
Premier League Yesterday
Arsenal confirmed that head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and club personnel who were in close contact with him, including the first-team squad, have been asked to self-isolate. Less than an hour before the announcement, the Premier League said all games will go ahead as scheduled this weekend, but has since called an emergency club meeting regarding fixtures. Brighton's weekend fixture with Arsenal has been postponed following recent developments.
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Niall Horan brings on the rain with new album Heartbreak Weather
Music 2 hours ago
As part of the new album release, Niall made an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
The Premier League suspends games amid coronavirus outbreak
Premier League 3 hours ago
Following the English Football League's decision to postpone all fixtures until at least April 3, the Premier League confirmed it is suspending games in England. The news comes after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for COVID-19.
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NBA season to remain suspended for at least 30 days, says commissioner Adam Silver
Coronavirus Last night
Silver issues a letter to NBA fans stating the officials intended to resume the season "if and when it becomes safe for all concerned." The league's commissioner was on NBA on TNT to discuss the initial decision to suspend the current season amid coronavirus concerns.
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Iran's vast coronavirus burial pits are visible by satellite
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Iranian authorities began digging a pair of trenches for victims just days after the government disclosed the initial outbreak. Together, their lengths are that of a football field.
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DNC announces that Sunday's Democratic debate will be held in Washington, DC, amid coronavirus concerns
Coronavirus Yesterday
The Democratic National Committee announced on Thursday that the March 15 debate will be moved to Washington, DC, as concerns rise over the spread of coronavirus. Debate moderator Jorge Ramos bowed out after a potential exposure and CNN announced earlier this week that the debate will be held without a live audience.
Australian GP called off after coronavirus case sees McLaren pull out
Racing Yesterday
The first event of the year on the Formula 1 circuit has been abandoned after competitor McLaren withdrew from the event due to a positive coronavirus test result from one of its team members. A joint statement by Formula 1, the Australian Grand Prix and the FIA said "all ticket holders will receive a full refund and a further announcement will be communicated in due course."
When your pets become your coworkers 🐶🐱
Animals Yesterday
As people adjust to working from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, pet owners are finding that their furry friends are fast becoming furry colleagues.
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Disneyland to close for the rest of the month amid coronavirus fears
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close Saturday morning through the end of the month, it was announced Thursday.
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Working from home might be our isolated future, even after coronavirus
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This feels, in some ways, like a dress rehearsal for a future that was already on its way — one in which more and more of us self-isolate voluntarily, interacting with the outside world only from behind screens.
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The U.S.'s coronavirus response was marred by overconfidence & delays
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"This is an unmitigated disaster that the administration has brought upon the population, and I don’t say this lightly," Harvard Global Health Institute Director Ashish Jha says. Why didn’t the U.S. move faster, and what can we do to catch up?
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What Would It Take for Bernie Sanders to Win?
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Bernie Sanders will need to do substantially better in the contests that remain to secure enough delegates to win the Democratic presidential nomination. Here are some possible outcomes and what the candidates will have to do to reach them.
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