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California AG drops challenge to T-Mobile-Sprint merger

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

This brings the companies closer to creating a new wireless giant on par with AT&T and Verizon in size.

U.S. report finds widespread forced Uighur labor in China

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a ban on exports from an area of northwest China following a report that found widespread use of forced labor.

D.C. mayor declares state of emergency as virus cases rise

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

By declaring a state of emergency, Bowser has the authority to order medical quarantines, request federal assistance and take steps to stem price gouging for critical supplies.

Trump administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid virus outbreak

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Mnuchin says a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy.

Preliminary research suggests new virus may live on some surfaces for up to 3 days

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

Experts say it shows the importance of the hygiene steps health officials recommend, such as washing your hands and not touching your face. The virus may live up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days…

Market swings and a wave of event cancellations as virus spreads

By Associated Press

A wild start to the month on U.S. markets is becoming the new normal due to uncertainty over the coronavirus, which is now officially a pandemic.

Virus could test Latin America's already ailing economy

By Christine Armario, Marcos Pin Méndez, Associated Press

China, where the virus emerged, has been making inroads into Latin America over the last two decades. It is now the region's second-largest trading partner, meaning any economic contraction there will have a direct ripple effect.

As impact of COVID-19 deepens, U.S. officials debate economic response

The impact of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. is deepening. On Tuesday, new cancellations, closures and quarantines were announced and President Trump and lawmakers huddled about potential measures to soften the crisis’ economic impact -- but the stock market…

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WATCH: Trump pitches payroll tax relief to wary lawmakers

By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Trump's economic team joined in presenting the economic stimulus package privately to wary Senate Republicans. They've been cool to additional spending at this stage.