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SF International Film Festival canceled Published on March 14, 2020 at 05:08AM by Alyssa Pereira SF Film has canceled the 63rd annual San Francisco International Film Festival, which was scheduled to take place April 8-21, the organization announced early Friday evening.

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump announces support for House coronavirus response bill negotiated by Pelosi, Mnuchin; says Republicans and Democrats should 03/13/20 5:59 PM

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Rep. Rick Crawford: In coronavirus battle, public-private partnerships will bring us victory The president’s emphasis on public-private partnerships is a proven method of success. There are numerous examples that embody the fighting spirit of America, but one that immediately comes to mind is World War II.

Karl Rove: Coronavirus crisis a major test for America – So why are Biden, DSCC raising money off it? The Biden presidential campaign and the DSCC crossed a line by cynically exploiting a national crisis for money and donors.

Newt Gingrich: Witnessing Italy's coronavirus crisis tells me US must rapidly ramp up response I am living in Italy, where my wife Callista is the Ambassador to the Holy See.

SF restaurants that have temporarily closed Published on March 14, 2020 at 05:17AM by Susana Guerrero In response to severe customer downturn during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants around San Francisco and beyond have been faced with the decision to temporarily close their stores. On Friday, a number of San Francisco restaurants joined the growing list of businesses that plan to remain closed for the next few days or until further notice. That included In Situ at SFMOMA and La Taqueria, among others.

Unions and student groups in Colombia on Friday said a strike planned for March 25 to protest against the social and economic policies of President Ivan Duque will go ahead but they canceled public marches to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QfaWuv

The United States will suspend travel from certain European countries for 30 days beginning at midnight on Friday as part of an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cVz1QQ

Twitter Inc said it was looking at ways of countering polarizations on its platform, as it launched a new project ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at mosques in New Zealand. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/38Md7wg

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US doctors report inability to get tests for coronavirus patients Reaction from Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel.

Tucker: Regular life is all but suspended President Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus.

Dr. Carr on symptoms of coronavirus and when to seek care Mount Sinai emergency medicine chair Dr. Brendan Carr answers frequently asked questions about the coronavirus outbreak.

Newborn baby tests positive for coronavirus in London hospital A newborn baby in England has tested positive for coronavirus — the world’s youngest victim.

Rep. Gaetz: We don't need to rewrite entitlements while dealing with coronavirus House Democrats reach deal with White House on coronavirus bill; Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz reacts.

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