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Both Nassau and Suffolk health departments said they have received complete cooperation from those asked to isolate themselves. None have exhibited symptoms of the virus.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3,583 points, or 12.4%. Microsoft and Apple, the two most valuable companies in the S&P 500, lost a combined $300 billion
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For Chris Schneider and other leaplings born on that rare day, Feb. 29, there are bonuses and drawbacks. And lots of attempts at humor, of course.
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This decade is a critical time for the gathering climate crisis.
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A number of the problematic details surrounding Trump's visit seemed bother neither him nor India's prime minister.
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Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the scene where Bryant, his daughter and 7 others were killed, according to a report.
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2020 is a momentous political year. Here's a calendar of important days in national politics to watch for.
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Residents of a Northern California community are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus.
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Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them.
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Neither his nor U.S. response coordinator Pence's words could calm worsening economic jitters as coronavirus cases continue to spread globally.
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One job this week: The president needed to tell what's known about coronavirus and restore the public's confidence in U.S. response.