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Australian court hears final appeal by ex-Vatican treasurer Pell

Australia's highest court began hearing the final bid on Wednesday by former Vatican treasurer George Pell to overturn his conviction for sexually assaulting two teenaged choirboys in the 1990s when he was archbishop of Melbourne. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IFAqwQ

Exclusive: Afghan government to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners from jails - decree

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners in coming days to pave the way for direct talks with the insurgent group aimed at ending the 18-year-long war in Afghanistan, according to a copy of the decree seen by Reuters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/39GklmJ

UK health minister Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus

British junior health minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, she said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2W5UsZt

Brazil's Azul cuts flights to Portugal, Florida due to coronavirus: CEO

Brazil's third-largest carrier Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras SA will reduce the number of its flights to Portugal and to Florida due to the risks of the coronavirus outbreak, its chief executive officer John Rodgerson said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2W1L6hf

FOX NEWS: No live audience at next Democratic debate due to coronavirus precautions

No live audience at next Democratic debate due to coronavirus precautions Moderators for Sunday’s Democratic presidential primary debate won’t have to worry about warning the audience to not cheer or interrupt the candidates when they’re on stage.

FOX NEWS: Byron York on why Joe Biden's long Senate career may not work in his favor

Byron York on why Joe Biden's long Senate career may not work in his favor Voters tend not to reward presidential candidates that spent a long time in the Senate, says Fox News contributor Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.

FOX NEWS: Biden projected to win Mississippi and Missouri primaries, with polls in pivotal Michigan closing soon

Biden projected to win Mississippi and Missouri primaries, with polls in pivotal Michigan closing soon Joe Biden will easily win the primary contests in Mississippi and Missouri, Fox News projects, building on the former vice president's momentum from Super Tuesday a week ago. 

FOX NEWS: Eric Trump: Media giving Biden a total pass for his continuous gaffes

Eric Trump: Media giving Biden a total pass for his continuous gaffes How could primary results shape general election? Eric Trump shares his predictions.

FOX NEWS: House moves forward with FISA overhaul amid 'spying' backlash

House moves forward with FISA overhaul amid 'spying' backlash The House unveiled new legislation Tuesday night to reform surveillance authorities used by the FBI to fight terrorism and overhaul the secret FISA court process that has been under the microscope in the Russia probe.

FOX NEWS: Michigan officials say complete primary results won’t be released until Wednesday afternoon

Michigan officials say complete primary results won’t be released until Wednesday afternoon Full primary results from Michigan – the biggest prize of the six states holding primaries on Tuesday – won’t be tabulated, at the earliest, until mid-afternoon on Wednesday.

FOX NEWS: Rep. Gosar speaks out from self-quarantine

Rep. Gosar speaks out from self-quarantine Arizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar on his decision to quarantine himself after interaction with man who was later hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus.

FOX NEWS: Rep. Khanna: Bernie confident next debate performance could work in his favor

Rep. Khanna: Bernie confident next debate performance could work in his favor Sanders campaign co-chair Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in on the campaign's focus on Michigan and Bernie's plans for the upcoming debate with Biden.

FOX NEWS: Warren campaign alumni endorse Sanders, even as senator stays mum

Warren campaign alumni endorse Sanders, even as senator stays mum Nearly three-dozen former Elizabeth Warren presidential campaign staffers endorsed Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, saying the democratic socialist from Vermont is “the best option” for Warren Democrats, even as Warren herself stays mum on a potential 2020 endorsement.

FOX NEWS: Group of black pastors petitions Congress to censure Schumer for Supreme Court remarks

Group of black pastors petitions Congress to censure Schumer for Supreme Court remarks A group of black pastors has started a petition to urge Congress to censure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., over his remarks about two Supreme Court justices last week.

A Botnet Is Taken Down in an Operation by Microsoft, Not the Government

By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cMCPUz

Missouri Polls: Who Different Groups Supported

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39S7mOE

Mississippi Polls: Who Different Groups Supported

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/336Ni8Q

House Reaches Deal to Overhaul Surveillance Laws

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2vYJpGK

Closing Off Locker Rooms, but Not the Stands, Over Coronavirus Concerns

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/336NrsU

Rules Eased on Colleges Seeking to Close Their Campuses Amid Outbreak

By BY ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wQsvdt

U.S. Airlines Say They Can Absorb Impact of Coronavirus on Travel

By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2TDdAwn