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Defense Secretary Warns Commanders Not to Surprise Trump on Coronavirus

Politics /

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper has urged American military commanders overseas not to make any decisions related to the coronavirus that might surprise the White House or run afoul of President Trump’s messaging on the growing health challenge, American officials said. Mr. Esper’s directive, delivered last week during a video teleconference call with […]

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Tokyo falls back, other Asian markets track Wall St gains

Finance /

TOKYO — Shares in most Asian markets tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, but Tokyo’s benchmark fell back Tuesday as gnawing concerns over the virus outbreak chilled buying sentiment. Traders were awaiting talks between central bankers and other financial leaders of the Group of Seven industrial nations on how to tackle the slowdown brought on

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Virus alarms sound worldwide, but China sees crisis ebbing

Lifestyle /

BEIJING — Iranians hoarded medical supplies, Italians urged doctors out of retirement and South Koreans prepared to pump billions into relief efforts Tuesday as the virus epidemic firmed its hold around the globe. Mushrooming outbreaks in the Mideast, Europe and South Korea contrasted with optimism in China, where thousands of recovered patients were going home.

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Trevor Noah Is Very Concerned About Joe Biden’s ‘Most Difficult Opponent’

Entertainment /

Trevor Noah is concerned that former Vice President Joe Biden’s going to have a hard time overcoming one particular opponent in the Democratic presidential race. The “Daily Show” host dedicated a segment to the 2020 hopeful Monday night after Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the

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Trump, Returning to Retribution, Withdraws Pentagon Nomination

Politics /

WASHINGTON — President Trump returned on Monday to his post-impeachment score-settling, withdrawing the nomination of Elaine McCusker to a top Defense Department post. Ms. McCusker had questioned the suspension of assistance to Ukraine, a central line of inquiry in the president’s impeachment. White House aides had forecast the punishment for Ms. McCusker last month, around

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Colbert Backs His Azz Up Over Bonkers New 2020 Campaign Developments

Entertainment /

Stephen Colbert thinks the 2020 presidential campaign just can’t get any weirder.  Billionaire activist Tom Steyer dropped out of the race over the weekend after a poor showing in South Carolina.  But before he did, he made headlines by dancing with rapper Juvenile to his hit song, “Back That Azz Up.”  Or as the “Late

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From Russia, with fruit: Arctic mission gets record resupply

Technology /

A Russian icebreaker has made a successful supply run to exchange crew and deliver goods to an international expedition that’s been adrift in the high Arctic for months trying to improve scientific understanding of climate change By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press March 2, 2020, 10:09 PM 3 min read BERLIN — A Russian icebreaker has

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