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New threats emerge in outbreak even as China voices optimism

The confidence voiced by China’s government came as it reported a reduced number of new infections. But doubts remained about the true trajectory of the epidemic as China again changed its method of counting and new threats emerged outside the country.

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In 3rd day of deliberations, Weinstein jurors focus on Sciorra

Sciorra’s allegation is too old to be charged on its own because of the statute of limitations, but it’s a key component of the most serious charges that jurors are weighing in the closely watched #MeToo case.

Judge backs off proposed sentence, gives Stone 40 months

The action in federal court comes amid President Trump’s unrelenting defense of his longtime confidant that has led to a mini-revolt inside the Justice Department.

 
Bloomberg takes fire, Warren goes on offense in debate

Six Democratic presidential hopefuls unleashed a barrage of political and sometimes personal jabs at one another on stage at the Paris Las Vegas during the ninth primary debate — easily the most contentious of the 2020 cycle.

White House: Still no money for Yucca

The White House said it would not reverse a decision by President Donald Trump to strip funding for Yucca Mountain, despite an Energy Department official saying the government was still seeking to use the repository.