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China’s exports contracted sharply in the first two months of the year, and imports declined, as the health crisis triggered by the coronavirus outbreak caused massive disruptions to business operations, global supply chains and economic activity.

A U.S. Marine in the Washington D.C.-area who recently returned from travel overseas has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Pentagon said on Saturday, in what would be the third confirmed case of a U.S. servicemember contracting the virus.

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Coronavirus continues its rapid spread, confounding efforts by global leaders  The Washington Post Trump says he will not stop campaign rallies over coronavirus  CBS This Morning ‘Maybe I have a natural ability’: Trump plays medical expert on coronavirus by second-guessing the professionals  The

Beijing says its heavy-handed measures are working. Can other countries battling the outbreak learn from its efforts — or is the cure worse than the disease?

Formal announcement on latest rules to fight coronavirus expected within hours; no flights from US to be banned; Holland added to list of restricted countries

Italy set to quarantine whole of Lombardy due to coronavirus  The Guardian Italy Plans Large-Scale Lockdown in Country’s North to Fight Coronavirus  The Wall Street Journal Coronavirus: Northern Italy to quarantine 16 million people  BBC News Coronavirus Live Updates: Italy Locks Down Much

Daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 8, bringing with it an extra hour of sunshine. But changing the clocks has become unpopular, and several states are looking to make a switch. (Image credit: Charles Krupa/AP)