Erica Nitschke

Pete Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity

by THOMAS BEAUMONT, MEG KINNARD and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

The former Indiana mayor made history by becoming the first openly gay candidate to earn delegates for the presidential nomination of a major political party.

Nation & World

Authorities announce 2nd coronavirus death in U.S.

by CARLA K. JOHNSON and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press March 1, 2020March 12, 2020

The disease has possibly infected scores of people, according to a genetic analysis of virus samples that has sobering implications for the entire country.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Coughing pope cancels participating in Lenten retreat

by Associated Press March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

It is the first time in his seven-year papacy that he has missed the spiritual exercises.

Uncategorized

Sanders raised stout $46.5M in February; Warren got $29M

by WILL WEISSERT The Associated Press March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

Both fared better than former Vice President Joe Biden, who brought in about $17 million despite a strong win in South Carolina.

Arts & Entertainment

Man convicted of murder in Nicky Minaj crew member slaying

by Associated Press March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Prosecutors said De’Von Pickett, 29, was preparing to go on tour as rapper Nicki Minaj’s stage manager when he was stabbed outside a bar five years ago.

Nation & World

Turkey, Syria fighting escalates; refugees mass at EU border

by COSTAS KANTOURIS and ANDREW WILKS Associated Press March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Turkey’s president said his country’s borders with Europe were open Saturday, making good on a longstanding threat to let refugees into the continent as thousands of migrants gathered at the frontier with Greece.