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President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March, 9, 2020, about the coronavirus outbreak U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator and Vice President Mike Pence, look on (AP PhotoCarolyn Kaster)

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Vice President Mike Pence listens as Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 9, 2020, about the coronavirus outbreak. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PATIENT NO 1 — Italian doctors are celebrating one small victory in their battle against the coronavirus after Patient No. 1 — a 38-year-old Unilever worker named Mattia — was moved out of intensive care. But in the rest of hard-hit northern Lombardy, the virus’ spread is growing so quickly that doctors are talking about having to choose who gets the limited number of ICU beds. By Nicole Winfield. SENT: 840 words, photos.

As President Donald Trump listens, Vice President Mike Pence speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March, 9, 2020, about the coronavirus outbreak. (AP PhotoCarolyn Kaster)

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The rising full moon crosses behind the Statue of Liberty, Monday evening, March 9, 2020, in New York City. (AP PhotoJ. David Ake)

AFGHANISTAN — The United States begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military says, taking a step forward on its peace deal with the Taliban while also praising Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's promise to start releasing Taliban prisoners after he had delayed for over a week. By By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez. SENT: 690 words, photos.

People watch a TV showing file images of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 9, 2020. North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, two days after the North threatened to take "momentous" action to protest outside condemnation over its earlier live-fire exercises. (AP PhotoAhn Young-joon)

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Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PATIENT NO 1 — Italian doctors are celebrating one small victory in their battle against the coronavirus after Patient No. 1 — a 38-year-old Unilever worker named Mattia — was moved out of intensive care. But in the rest of hard-hit northern Lombardy, the virus’ spread is growing so quickly that doctors are talking about having to choose who gets the limited number of ICU beds. By Nicole Winfield. SENT: 840 words, photos.

Find more all-format coverage on the coronavirus outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.

AFGHANISTAN — The United States begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military says, taking a step forward on its peace deal with the Taliban while also praising Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's promise to start releasing Taliban prisoners after he had delayed for over a week. By By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez. SENT: 690 words, photos.

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK — China’s president visits the center of the global virus outbreak as Italy begins a sweeping nationwide travel ban and people worldwide brace for the possibility of recession. By Yanan Wang and Matt Sedensky. SENT: 830 words, photos, video. With CHINA-INFLATION — China food prices spike as anti-virus effort disrupts supply; VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PATIENT NO 1 — Italian doctors are celebrating one small victory in their battle against the coronavirus after Patient No. 1 — a 38-year-old Unilever worker named Mattia — was moved out of intensive care. But in the rest of hard-hit northern Lombardy, the virus’ spread is growing so quickly that doctors are talking about having to choose who gets the limited number of ICU beds. By Nicole Winfield. SENT: 840 words, photos.

FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Asian stock markets rebound from record-setting declines after U.S. futures rose following President Donald Trump's announcement he would ask Congress for a tax cut and other measures to ease the pain of the spreading coronavirus outbreak. By Business Writer Joe McDonald. SENT: 1,070 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief as the president looks to calm financial markets' fears over the impact of the coronavirus epidemic. Trump stepped forward with the contours of an initiative after markets dropped sharply and as the outbreak spread. By Zeke Miller. SENT: 1,480 words, photos, video. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-TOURISM — Trump talks down virus as his properties face possible hit. Also see MORE ON VIRUS OUTBREAK below.

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ELECTION 2020 — Michigan could either revive Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign or relegate him to the role of protest candidate. Michigan and five other states hold primary contests at a critical point in the Democratic race. By Will Weissert. SENT: 1,100 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day; first polls close at 8 p.m. With ELECTION 2020-DELEGATES — “Odd" quirk raises delegate stakes in latest primaries; ELECTION 2020-BIG QUESTIONS — Six questions heading into next set of Democratic primaries.

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AFGHANISTAN — The United States begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military says, taking a step forward on its peace deal with the Taliban while also praising Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's promise to start releasing Taliban prisoners after he had delayed for over a week. By By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez. SENT: 690 words, photos.

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