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Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

BAGHDAD — A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad on Saturday, Iraqi security officials said, just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans. The U.S.
Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus

Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus

MADRID — The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe.
AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

WASHINGTON — The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
AP Exclusive: Inside massive DEA raid targeting drug cartel

AP Exclusive: Inside massive DEA raid targeting drug cartel

CHANTILLY, Va. — In the darkness, the team suits up quietly, putting on their helmets and tactical gear.
Trump says he's likely to be tested after repeat exposure

Trump says he's likely to be tested after repeat exposure

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren't doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to
Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus

Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus

WASHINGTON — The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid mounting deaths as the world mobilized to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic.
Some US colleges cancel, postpone graduation over virus

Some US colleges cancel, postpone graduation over virus

BOSTON — A growing number of U.S.
Stocks roar back on hopes for government's virus plan

Stocks roar back on hopes for government's virus plan

NEW YORK — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pa
Visits halted in fed prisons, immigration centres over virus

Visits halted in fed prisons, immigration centres over virus

WASHINGTON — Inmates at all 122 federal correctional facilities across the country will no longer be allowed visits from family, friends or attorneys for the next 30 days, in response to the threat of the coronavirus, officials told The Associated Pr
Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from US

Trump says top cruise ship companies stopping trips from US

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that four major cruise ship companies have agreed to suspend trips from the U.S. for 30 days, effective at midnight.