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Egypt frees political activist amid calls for releases due to virus

By Associated Press

According to human rights groups, there are tens of thousands jailed in Egypt for their political views.

8 books to read in the time of the coronavirus

By Courtney Vinopal

If there’s an upside to this period of “social distancing,” it might be an unfettered excuse for voracious readers to dive into all types of literature.

Happy hours go virtual amid novel coronavirus crisis

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Video chat happy hours have popped up all over social media as communities have closed bars and restaurants to all but delivery and takeout and banned large gatherings in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.

Special podcast: Understanding the coronavirus

What are the origins of novel coronavirus and what comes next? Peter Daszak, a zoologist who studies outbreaks, and PBS NewsHour health and data producer Laura Santhanam join PBS NewsHour correspondent Lisa Desjardins for a closer look.

Army closing recruiting stations, moves effort online

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, tells Pentagon reporters the service will move to "virtual" recruiting.

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights

By Cara Anna, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press

The health minister says the infected man lives in Victoria Falls, one of Africa's most visited tourist destinations.

WATCH: Illinois governor orders residents to stay at home

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Pritzker's order announced Friday will still allow the state's 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine.

Placido Domingo resigns from opera union, donates $500,000

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Superstar Plácido Domingo has resigned from the U.S. union that represents opera singers after two investigations found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.

Lab supply shortages add new challenges to coronavirus testing

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn’t work. Then there weren’t enough to go around. Now, just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages…

Minor league advocacy group demands $15,000 salaries

By Jake Seiner, Associated Press

Many have been shut out of their spring training camps due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite relying on those complexes for food, training facilities and often housing.