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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

Mar 13, 2020 3:09 PM EDT

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The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world’s most prestigious long-distance run.

NIH official says virus testing is a ‘failing,’ leaving cases uncounted

Mar 13, 2020 8:29 AM EDT

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health called the coronavirus testing system “a failing.”

No fans, now no players: PGA Tour shuts down for a month

Mar 12, 2020 10:31 PM EDT

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The PGA Tour decided Thursday night to scrap the rest of The Players Championship and shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.

Players Championship to carry on without spectators

Mar 12, 2020 1:38 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Players Championship will not have spectators for the final three days at the TPC Sawgrass.

Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed U.S. troops

Mar 12, 2020 9:50 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Iraq’s military said it opened an investigation into a rocket attack hours earlier that killed three servicemen, including two Americans.

Dawes leads Clemson past Miami 69-64 in ACC Tournament

Mar 11, 2020 2:33 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Al-Amir Dawes scored 18 points, and eighth-seeded Clemson defeated ninth-seeded Miami 69-64 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.

U.S. states race to contain coronavirus as cases exceed 1,000

Mar 11, 2020 8:26 AM EDT

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At least 30 deaths have been reported and the number of confirmed U.S. cases have exceeded 1,000 due to the coronavirus.

Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year

Mar 10, 2020 11:55 PM EDT

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Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and says he will step aside at the end of the year. The 79-year-old Democrat from Orangeburg County spent 10 years in the House after being elected in 1974….

Longtime state senator announces retirement

Mar 10, 2020 3:33 PM EDT

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Photo:scstatehouse.gov Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)–A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not file for reelection later this month. The 79-year-old Democrat from Orangeburg County spent 10 years in the House after being elected in 1974. He…

‘Jeopardy’, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ make adjustments amid Coronavirus

Two popular ABC game shows make adjustments to upcoming shows in response to COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020 3:14 AM EDT

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Images: Getty Images/ABC LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” will tape without studio audiences in response to the ongoing virus outbreak. A person close to the shows tells The Associated Press Monday that the move is being taken out of an abundance of caution given the spread of the new coronavirus in numerous communities in the United…

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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

NIH official says virus testing is a ‘failing,’ leaving cases uncounted

No fans, now no players: PGA Tour shuts down for a month

Players Championship to carry on without spectators

Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed U.S. troops

Dawes leads Clemson past Miami 69-64 in ACC Tournament

U.S. states race to contain coronavirus as cases exceed 1,000

Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year

Longtime state senator announces retirement

‘Jeopardy’, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ make adjustments amid Coronavirus

Two popular ABC game shows make adjustments to upcoming shows in response to COVID-19

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