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San Francisco mayor says ‘drastic steps’ by federal government needed to address crisis

On Monday, nearly 7 million people in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area were ordered by city and county officials to stay home to try to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. The city’s Democratic mayor, London Breed,…

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U.S. revises passenger safety rules for autonomous vehicles

By Tom Krishner, Associated Press

The proposed regulation would apply front passenger seat protection standards to the traditional driver’s seat of an autonomous vehicle, rather than safety requirements that are specific to the driver’s seat, the agency said.

St. Patrick’s Day subdued across the world amid virus crisis

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Trump wants checks sent to public in virus response

By Associated Press

The proposal to send checks requires approval from Congress. Details were scant, except Mnuchin said the yet-to-be disclosed amount should be significant and millionaires won't get it.

WATCH: Pentagon to provide 5 million respirators to health authorities

By Associated Press

Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper, provided an update on how the Pentagon is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

State and local officials take harder line on novel coronavirus

By Tim Sullivan, Chris Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area were all but confined to their homes Tuesday while Florida put a damper on spring break by ordering the closing of all bars, as state and local officials took an increasingly…