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Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is announcing that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. He is speaking to the American people from the Rose Garden as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of outbreak. Trump says the emergency will open up nearly $50…

Some Missouri schools extend spring break due to coronavirus

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is planning to declare a state of emergency in response to the new coronavirus. Parson plans a 5 p.m. Friday press conference to make the announcement. Meanwhile, St. Louis County is banning events with more than 250 people, and some schools closed early for spring break after…