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A South Korean marine wearing a mask stands

U.S., South Korea militaries face new enemy in viral outbreak

As the new coronavirus, which was first found in China, has begun to sweep through South Korea, soldiers stationed in close quarters on bases throughout the country are at particular risk.

How deadly is new coronavirus? It's still too early to tell
Scientists can't tell yet how deadly the new virus that's spreading around the globe really is — and deepening the mystery, the fatality rate differs even within China.
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Death toll rises to 20 from Delhi riots during Trump trip
At least 10 people were killed in two days of clashes that cast a shadow over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the country.
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+ FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS Takeaways from South Carolina Democratic debate
Mike Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders took hits, but neither was vanquished.
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1600: Bernie and billionaires field brickbats
Sanders had some company, including Bloomberg, in dodging arrows from Democrats onstage at the South Carolina debate.
From 'flappable' to not radical: Quotes that stood out in 10th Democratic debate
See quotes that stood out from the Democratic presidential candidates at their debate in Charleston, four days before the South Carolina primary.
Sanders faces attacks in Democrats' debate-stage clash
The intensity of Tuesday's clash, with candidates yelling over each other, reflected the reality that the Democrats' establishment wing is running out of time to stop the polarizing progressive.
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Janison: Exaggerations litter campaign trail
These instances add up to candidates trying to puff themselves up and letting the chips, or the facts, fall where they may.
1:15 Experts: How to protect yourself from coronavirus
There are no confirmed cases in New York State, but officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have urged everyone to take precautions and prepare.
Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted by protests, dies at 91
Egypt state TV said that the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 uprising, has died at 91.
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down, Bob Chapek named new head
The Walt Disney Co. named as his replacement Bob Chapek.