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MISSING-GIRL-SOUTH-CAROLINA — South Carolina authorities to say how missing girl, neighbor were killed. SENT: 210 words, photos.
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BULGER-JUROR-LSD — A juror in the murder and racketeering trial for the notorious Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger says she regrets voting in 2013 to convict him for murder. Janet Uhlar's regret comes from revelations that Bulger was an unwitting participant in a secret CIA experiment called MK-ULTRA, in which doctors gave him the powerful hallucinogen, LSD, without his knowledge while he was in prison. By Michael Rezendes. SENT: 1,830 words, photos.
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BOY SCOUTS-BANKRUPTCY — Barraged by hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy protection in hopes of working out a potentially mammoth victim compensation plan that will allow the hallowed, 110-year-old organization to carry on. By National Writer David Crary. SENT: 1,140 words, photos.
CHINA-OUTBREAK — China reports 1,886 new virus cases and 98 more deaths in its update on a disease outbreak that has caused mild illness in most people, an assessment that promoted guarded optimism from global health authorities. The update raises the number of deaths in mainland China to 1,868 and confirmed cases to 72,436. By Yanan Wang. SENT: 850 words, photos. With CHINA-OUTBREAK-AUTO-SHOW — Beijing auto show is latest event delayed by virus fears; CHINA-OUTBREAK-AT A GLANCE. Also see FINANCIAL MARKETS below.
CHINA-OUTBREAK-WEST BANK — The West Bank city of Hebron is separated from the epicenter of China's virus outbreak by more than 4,000 miles and a ring of Israeli checkpoints. But even here the economic symptoms of the outbreak are starting to appear. Palestinian markets have long been flooded by low-cost Chinese goods. Traders fear that if the outbreak and quarantine efforts continue they will have to switch to more expensive alternatives, passing higher prices on to consumers in an already weakened economy. By Joseph Krauss and Mohammed Daraghmeh. SENT: 990 words, photos.
RELIGION-IRAQ-AFTER AL-SISTANI — Iraq’s top Shiite cleric, the larger-than-life Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani turns 90 this year, and when he recently had surgery it sent chills around the country. What happens when al-Sistani is gone? By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Mariam Fam. SENT: 1,600 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-BUTTIGIEG — So far, Pete Buttigieg has made it look easy. The once little-known former mayor of a midsize Midwestern city vaulted over a former vice president and several U.S. senators in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire presidential primary. The 38-year-old's fresh face, intellect and turn-the-page message won votes across many demographic groups in the kickoff states. By Thomas Beaumont. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.
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NASCAR-DAYTONA 500 — In a single thrilling lap around NASCAR's most storied track, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman displayed the risks and rewards of the dangerous sport they both love. Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500 and third in five years as he surged past Newman on the final lap of a second overtime shootout. The win came as Newman's car was turned hard into the wall, then flipped onto its roof, where he was helpless as he was hit in the driver's side by another car. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.
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PLYMOUTH ROCK VANDALIZED — Vandals cover Plymouth Rock in red graffiti. SENT: 200 words, photo.
MISSISSIPPI SHOOTING — The daughter of a Mississippi man on trial in the shooting deaths of eight people testifies that he was abusive and beat her frequently. SENT: 520 words, photos.
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KAREN PENCE — Vice President Mike Pence's wife, Karen, has no shortage of projects keeping her busy. SENT: 950 words, photos. An AP Interview. By Darlene Superville.
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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Shares slip in Asia as the impact from the virus outbreak that began in China deepens, with Apple saying it would fail to meet its profit target and China moving to postpone or cancel major events including the Beijing auto show. By Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach. SENT: 650 words, photos.
JAPAN-NISSAN — Nissan shareholders vent their outrage at the Japanese automaker's top management for crashing stock prices, zero dividends and quarterly losses after the scandal-ridden departure of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn. By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 670 words, photos.
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