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Rep. James Lankford, R-Okla., left, President Donald Trump, center, and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., pray during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo Evan Vucci)

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A woman wearing face mask, walks past empty shelf of tissue papers at a supermarket in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. In recent days, residents have been buying large amounts of products because they fear that border restrictions, which were enforced to control the coronavirus outbreak, may affect supply flows into Hong Kong. (AP PhotoKin Cheung)

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Larry Alves watches from his home of 50 years as rain continues to fall and Issaquah Creek flood waters rise Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Issaquah, Wash. Heavy rain sent the creek over a major roadway, under an apartment building east of Seattle and up to the foundations of homes as heavy rains pounded the region. A flood watch was in effect through Friday afternoon across most of western Washington. Numerous roads were closed because of water over the roadway. Officials also warned of landslide risks. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

CHINA-OUTBREAK — Japan reported 41 new cases of a virus on a quarantined cruise ship and turned away another luxury liner while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the disease threat. By Ken Moritsugu and Mari Yamaguchi. SENT: 1,230 words, photos. With CHINA-OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; CHINA-OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE.
Campaign workers hold up a backstage drape as Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg departs a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

OVERFLOWING GREAT LAKES — High water levels are wreaking havoc in the Great Lakes. The five inland seas are bursting at the seams during the region's wettest period in more than a century, which scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate. And no relief is in sight. By John Flesher. SENT: 1,210 words, photos, video.
Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes a question from a member of the audience at a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-BLURRING THE LINES — Trump makes clear with his State of the Union address and other endeavors that he has no qualms about using the power of his office to court voters as he tries to win another term in the White House. SENT: 1,130 words, photos.
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Rep. James Lankford, R-Okla., left, President Donald Trump, center, and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., pray during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo Evan Vucci)

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A woman wearing face mask, walks past empty shelf of tissue papers at a supermarket in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. In recent days, residents have been buying large amounts of products because they fear that border restrictions, which were enforced to control the coronavirus outbreak, may affect supply flows into Hong Kong. (AP PhotoKin Cheung)

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Larry Alves watches from his home of 50 years as rain continues to fall and Issaquah Creek flood waters rise Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Issaquah, Wash. Heavy rain sent the creek over a major roadway, under an apartment building east of Seattle and up to the foundations of homes as heavy rains pounded the region. A flood watch was in effect through Friday afternoon across most of western Washington. Numerous roads were closed because of water over the roadway. Officials also warned of landslide risks. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

CHINA-OUTBREAK — Japan reported 41 new cases of a virus on a quarantined cruise ship and turned away another luxury liner while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the disease threat. By Ken Moritsugu and Mari Yamaguchi. SENT: 1,230 words, photos. With CHINA-OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; CHINA-OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE.

Campaign workers hold up a backstage drape as Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg departs a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

OVERFLOWING GREAT LAKES — High water levels are wreaking havoc in the Great Lakes. The five inland seas are bursting at the seams during the region's wettest period in more than a century, which scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate. And no relief is in sight. By John Flesher. SENT: 1,210 words, photos, video.

Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes a question from a member of the audience at a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-BLURRING THE LINES — Trump makes clear with his State of the Union address and other endeavors that he has no qualms about using the power of his office to court voters as he tries to win another term in the White House. SENT: 1,130 words, photos.

ELECTION 2020 — Under intense pressure to perform now that voting has begun, the Democratic Party's strongest seven face off in New Hampshire, just four days before the state's primary election. By National Political Writer Steve Peoples. SENT: 960 words, photos. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day; debate at 8 p.m. With ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-QUESTIONS — How will Sanders and Buttigieg act as front-runners? Also see MORE ON ELECTION 2020 below.

Rep. James Lankford, R-Okla., left, President Donald Trump, center, and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., pray during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo Evan Vucci)

Rep. James Lankford, R-Okla., left, President Donald Trump, center, and Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., pray during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo Evan Vucci)

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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-DEMOCRATS — Democrats always expected the Senate to acquit President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. Now they must figure out how the ordeal has affected the legislative and political landscape for the rest of this election year. By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor. SENT: 1,030 words, photos. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-MCCONNELL — McConnell remaking Senate in the age of Trump.

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A woman wearing face mask, walks past empty shelf of tissue papers at a supermarket in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. In recent days, residents have been buying large amounts of products because they fear that border restrictions, which were enforced to control the coronavirus outbreak, may affect supply flows into Hong Kong. (AP PhotoKin Cheung)

A woman wearing face mask, walks past empty shelf of tissue papers at a supermarket in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. In recent days, residents have been buying large amounts of products because they fear that border restrictions, which were enforced to control the coronavirus outbreak, may affect supply flows into Hong Kong. (AP PhotoKin Cheung)

CHINA-OUTBREAK — Japan reported 41 new cases of a virus on a quarantined cruise ship and turned away another luxury liner while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the disease threat. By Ken Moritsugu and Mari Yamaguchi. SENT: 1,230 words, photos. With CHINA-OUTBREAK-THE LATEST; CHINA-OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE.

ISRAEL-US PLAN-ARAB CITIZENS — It might have seemed to be one of the more innocuous elements in Trump's deeply divisive Middle East peace initiative: the suggestion that a densely populated Arab region of Israel be added to a future Palestinian state, if both sides agree. Instead, the proposal has infuriated many of Israel's Arab citizens, who view it as a form of forced transfer. By Joseph Krauss and Mohammed Daraghmeh. SENT: 1,140 words, photos.

SERBIA SHRINKING COUNTRY — Near-empty villages and abandoned, crumbling houses can be seen all over Serbia, a Balkan country whose population is shrinking so fast that the issue has been pinned as a national emergency and the United Nations has stepped in to help. Other countries in the region are facing similar problem where population decline is undermining the economic growth and development. By Jovana Gec. UPCOMING: 780 words by 4 a.m., photos.

Larry Alves watches from his home of 50 years as rain continues to fall and Issaquah Creek flood waters rise Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Issaquah, Wash. Heavy rain sent the creek over a major roadway, under an apartment building east of Seattle and up to the foundations of homes as heavy rains pounded the region. A flood watch was in effect through Friday afternoon across most of western Washington. Numerous roads were closed because of water over the roadway. Officials also warned of landslide risks. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

Larry Alves watches from his home of 50 years as rain continues to fall and Issaquah Creek flood waters rise Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Issaquah, Wash. Heavy rain sent the creek over a major roadway, under an apartment building east of Seattle and up to the foundations of homes as heavy rains pounded the region. A flood watch was in effect through Friday afternoon across most of western Washington. Numerous roads were closed because of water over the roadway. Officials also warned of landslide risks. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)

OVERFLOWING GREAT LAKES — High water levels are wreaking havoc in the Great Lakes. The five inland seas are bursting at the seams during the region's wettest period in more than a century, which scientists say is likely connected to the warming climate. And no relief is in sight. By John Flesher. SENT: 1,210 words, photos, video.

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ELECTION 2020-DEMOCRATS — Elizabeth Warren's path to victory may have to go through fellow progressive Bernie Sanders. SENT: 1,090 words, photos. With ELECTION 2020-WARREN-NEVADA — Warren apologizes to six women of color who left Nevada office; ELECTION 2020-IOWA — Questions remain about accuracy of caucus results; ELECTION 2020-MONEY — Messy Iowa caucuses leave cash-poor candidates scrambling.

Campaign workers hold up a backstage drape as Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg departs a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

Campaign workers hold up a backstage drape as Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg departs a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-BLURRING THE LINES — Trump makes clear with his State of the Union address and other endeavors that he has no qualms about using the power of his office to court voters as he tries to win another term in the White House. SENT: 1,130 words, photos.

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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-VERMONT GOVERNOR — Vermont's Republican governor says Trump shouldn't be in office. SENT: 460 words, photos.

Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes a question from a member of the audience at a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes a question from a member of the audience at a campaign stop at the Merrimack American Legion, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)

TSA AGENT-FALSE IMPRISONMENT — Officials: TSA agent tricked traveler into baring herself. SENT: 340 words.

AUSTRALIA-FLOODING — Heavy rain, floods lash eastern Australia, help with fires. SENT: 150 words, photos.

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TRUMP-AL-QAIDA — Trump says the U.S. has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi, an al-Qaida leader. SENT: 340 words, photo.

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RESORT RENTAL DISPUTE — Short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb are surging all over, but they loom larger in little resort areas like Lake Placid. UPCOMING: 800 words by 6 a.m., photos.

WINTER-WEATHER — A powerful winter storm rakes the Southeast with high winds, rain and floods that killed at least four people and injured several more across a dozen states. SENT: 1,060 words, photos, video.

REALITY-SHOW-DOCTOR-RAPES — Prosecutors are planning to drop rape and kidnapping charges against a California doctor who appeared in a reality TV dating show and his girlfriend after saying that key video evidence didn't exist. SENT: 580 words, photos.

FANTASY SPORTS BETTING-NEW YORK — Daily fantasy contests like those operated by FanDuel and DraftKings face an uncertain future in New York after an appellate court rules that a 2016 law legalizing such games violated a constitutional prohibition on gambling. SENT: 320 words.

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-ELECTIONS — Campaigning for a crucial state election in India's capital has reached a fever pitch as members of the Hindu nationalist-led government call for violence against minority Muslims and invoke the specter of arch-nemesis Pakistan to reverse course after a pair of losses in recent state polls. SENT: 820 words, photos.

KASHMIR-ARRESTS — Indian authorities arrest two former top elected officials of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir under a controversial law that allows authorities to imprison someone for up to two years without trial, officials say. SENT: 650 words, photos.

VATICAN-LEGION OF CHRIST — The Legion of Christ religious order, discredited years ago by its pedophile founder, elects an American priest as its new superior as it seeks to recover from new sex abuse and cover-up scandals that have renewed calls for it to be disbanded. SENT: 550 words.

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ECONOMY-JOBS-REPORT — With China's viral outbreak disrupting trade and Boeing's troubles weighing on American factories, the January U.S. jobs report may provide timely evidence of the U.S. economy's enduring health. By Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber. SENT: 820 words, photo.

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OSCARS-ESSENCE LUNCHEON — Through laughs, tears and speeches that turned into sermons and affirmations, the overarching theme of this year’s star-studded Essence luncheon was that in an unforgiving industry that often overlooks, black women need no validation from Hollywood — or elsewhere — to appreciate their self-worth. By Entertainment Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody. SENT: 880 words, photos.

NY-FASHION-WEEK-CHRISTIAN-SIRIANO — With shouts of “work it! work it!” from superfan Leslie Jones in the front row, Christian Siriano helps kick off New York Fashion Week, rolling out sculptured showstopping gowns, looks of rainbow fringe and pops of bright “funhouse” green. By Entertainment Writer Leanne Italie. SENT: 440 words, photos.

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TYSON-DOUGLAS-30TH ANNIVERSARY — Thirty years after his hard-fought victory against boxing titan Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas is feeling healthy and basking in the glory he says he was denied at the time. By Julie Carr Smyth. UPCOMING: 740 words by 6 a.m., photos.

SPORTS-BETTING-XFL — Knowing its season begins less than a week after one of the biggest betting events in America, the new XFL is embracing sports betting in a major way. SENT: 820 words, photos.

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