upi--2020-03-14--'Frozen 2' available to stream three months ahead of schedule

March 14 ( UPI ) -- The animated blockbuster Frozen 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting Sunday @ @ @ @ @ on the service 's Twitter account Friday night .
The message came after many schools @ @ @ @ @ Disney theme parks -- throughout the United States closed and events were canceled due to @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Frozen 2 has captivated audiences around the world through its powerful themes of @ @ @ @ @ family , messages that are incredibly relevant during this time , and we are pleased @ @ @ @ @ this heartwarming story early with our Disney+ subscribers to enjoy at home on any device @ @ @ @ @ Chapek said in a statement .
Featuring the voice talents of Idina Menzel , Kristen @ @ @ @ @ Jonathan Groff , the magical movie musical was expected to debut on Disney+ in June @

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Posters for the Disney animated film "Frozen II" are on display in a movie theater in New York City on November 22. The film will be available for streaming on Disney+ Sunday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
March 14 (UPI) -- The animated blockbuster Frozen 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting Sunday. The announcement was made on the service's Twitter account Friday night. Advertisement
The message came after many schools and cultural institutions -- including Disney theme parks -- throughout the United States closed and events were canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
"Frozen 2 has captivated audiences around the world through its powerful themes of perseverance and the importance of family, messages that are incredibly relevant during this time, and we are pleased to be able to share this heartwarming story early with our Disney+ subscribers to enjoy at home on any device," Disney CEO Bob Chapek said in a statement.
Featuring the voice talents of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff, the magical movie musical was expected to debut on Disney+ in June.


upi--2020-03-14--Bernie Sanders wins Democratic caucus in Northern Mariana Islands

March 14 ( UPI ) -- Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic caucus Saturday in the Northern Mariana Islands .
Sanders , I-Vt. , won 84 votes while his rival , former Vice President Joe Biden , nabbed 48 votes .
Six pledged delegates were up for grabs .
Sanders received four of them and Biden received two .
After winning several races earlier this month , Biden has 884 pledged delegates and Sanders has 731 with 1,991 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination on the first ballot .
Sanders has vowed to stay in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a U.S. territory since 1975 , the Northern Mariana Islands is part of the presidential primary process , but not the general election .
In 2016 , former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the Democratic caucus there .
Sanders and Biden will debate each other one-on-one on the debate stage for the first time Sunday .
The debate , which was originally scheduled to be held in Arizona , will be held instead in CNN 's studio in Washington , D.C. , without a live audience because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tuesday 's Democratic primaries in Arizona , Florida , Ohio and Illinois , where 577 delegates are up for grabs .
Northern Mariana Islands is the second U.S. territory to vote in the Democratic primary so far .
America Samoa was the first .
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg , who has since dropped out of the race and endorsed Biden , won that caucus on Super Tuesday and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , D-Hawaii , came in second .
Puerto Rico , which has 51 pledged delegates , will hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders won the second U.S. territory to vote in the Democratic primary so far, the Northern Mariana Islands. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
March 14 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders won the Democratic caucus Saturday in the Northern Mariana Islands. Sanders, I-Vt., won 84 votes while his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, nabbed 48 votes. Advertisement
Six pledged delegates were up for grabs. Sanders received four of them and Biden received two.
After winning several races earlier this month, Biden has 884 pledged delegates and Sanders has 731 with 1,991 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination on the first ballot.
Sanders has vowed to stay in the race despite Biden's lead.
As a U.S. territory since 1975, the Northern Mariana Islands is part of the presidential primary process, but not the general election. In 2016, former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the Democratic caucus there.
Sanders and Biden will debate each other one-on-one on the debate stage for the first time Sunday. The debate, which was originally scheduled to be held in Arizona, will be held instead in CNN's studio in Washington, D.C., without a live audience because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The debate comes ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Illinois, where 577 delegates are up for grabs.
Northern Mariana Islands is the second U.S. territory to vote in the Democratic primary so far. America Samoa was the first.
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who has since dropped out of the race and endorsed Biden, won that caucus on Super Tuesday and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, came in second.
Puerto Rico, which has 51 pledged delegates, will hold its Democratic primary on March 29.


upi--2020-03-14--Rockets fall on Iraqi base where U.S. troops are housed for 2nd time in week

March 14 ( UPI ) -- Dozens of rockets fell on an Iraqi military base hosting coalition troops Saturday , the second such attack in less than a week , U.S. military officials said .
The attack happened just before 11 a.m. at Camp Taji , north of Baghdad , Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Col. Myles Caggins III said .
He said three coalition service members and two Iraqi service members were injured in the attack .
Iraq 's Joint Operation Command said 33 Katyusha hit the base and another 24 did n't fire .
Iraqi forces discovered seven rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The Joint Operations Command confirmed that it will take all measures to prosecute and arrest those who carried out the attack .
The JOC-I has made it clear that Iraq 's security can not be interfered with , '' the Iraqi statement said .
Iraqi officials called on U.S. forces not to take action in response to the attack without Iraqi approval first .
Baghdad criticized the U.S. military for launching airstrikes Friday in response to Wednesday 's attack at Camp Taji .
The U.S. strikes killed at least one civilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strikes threaten to damage relations between the Iraqi and U.S. militaries , particularly in their fight against the Islamic State .
`` The repeated violations the state is being subjected to are a dangerous and deliberate weakening of its abilities especially at a time when Iraq faces unprecedented challenges on political , economic , financial , security , and health fronts , '' Iraqi President Barham Salih said Friday .
The Wednesday attack killed one British and two American service members .
Pentagon officials blamed Iranian-backed Shiite militias .

On Wednesday Iraqi Security Forces found a pickup truck rigged with a rocket launcher in its bed a few miles away from Camp Taji. Photo courtesy of Iraqi Security Media Cell/Twitter
March 14 (UPI) -- Dozens of rockets fell on an Iraqi military base hosting coalition troops Saturday, the second such attack in less than a week, U.S. military officials said. The attack happened just before 11 a.m. at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Col. Myles Caggins III said. Advertisement
He said three coalition service members and two Iraqi service members were injured in the attack.
Iraq's Joint Operation Command said 33 Katyusha hit the base and another 24 didn't fire. Iraqi forces discovered seven rocket launchers in a garage north of Baghdad.
"The Joint Operations Command confirmed that it will take all measures to prosecute and arrest those who carried out the attack. The JOC-I has made it clear that Iraq's security cannot be interfered with," the Iraqi statement said.
Iraqi officials called on U.S. forces not to take action in response to the attack without Iraqi approval first.
Baghdad criticized the U.S. military for launching airstrikes Friday in response to Wednesday's attack at Camp Taji. The U.S. strikes killed at least one civilian and five security personnel.
The U.S. strikes threaten to damage relations between the Iraqi and U.S. militaries, particularly in their fight against the Islamic State.
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"The repeated violations the state is being subjected to are a dangerous and deliberate weakening of its abilities especially at a time when Iraq faces unprecedented challenges on political, economic, financial, security, and health fronts," Iraqi President Barham Salih said Friday.
The Wednesday attack killed one British and two American service members. Pentagon officials blamed Iranian-backed Shiite militias.


upi--2020-03-14--Lil Baby's 'My Turn' tops the U.S. album chart

March 14 ( UPI ) -- Rapper Lil Baby 's My Turn is the No .
1 album in the @ @ @ @ @ Coming in at No .
2 on the Billboard 200 dated Saturday is Bad Bunny @ @ @ @ @ BTS ' Map of the Soul : 7 at No .
3 , James Taylor @ @ @ @ @ .
4 and Roddy Ricch 's Please Excuse Me for Being AntiSocial at No .
@ @ @ @ @ top tier are Justin Bieber 's Changes at No .
6 , G Herbo 's @ @ @ @ @ , Five Finger Death Punch 's F8 at No .
8 , Post Malone 's @ @ @ @ @ .
9 and YoungBoy Never Broke Again 's Still Flexin , Still Steppin at No @ @ @

March 14 (UPI) -- Rapper Lil Baby's My Turn is the No. 1 album in the United States this week.
Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 dated Saturday is Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG, followed by BTS' Map of the Soul: 7 at No. 3, James Taylor's American Standard at No. 4 and Roddy Ricch's Please Excuse Me for Being AntiSocial at No. 5.


upi--2020-03-14--COVID-19: Trump tests negative, U.S. restricts travel from Britain, Ireland

March 14 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump 's has tested negative for the novel coronavirus , according to a statement from his physician released Saturday night .
The announcement comes hours after Trump told reporters he had taken a coronavirus test , but would not know the results for one or two more days .
At least two recent visitors to Trump 's resort in South Florida have tested positive for coronavirus , including the press officer for Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro .
Also on Saturday , Vice President Mike Pence announced that all travel from the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been suspended , effective midnight Monday .
`` Americans in the [ United Kingdom ] or Ireland can come home .
Legal residents can come home , '' Pence told reporters during a briefing by the White House Coronavirus Task Force .
Travelers returning home will be funneled through certain airports , he said .
Earlier this week the Trump administration suspended travel to the United States from Europe for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
According to White House pool reports , a reporter was removed from Saturday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the temperatures of individuals in the room using a no-contact thermometer .
Judd Deere , a special assistant to the president , said the man was a member of the White House physician 's office and was taking the temperatures of anyone who might come into close contact with the president and vice president .
The briefing came one day after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak .
On Saturday Georgia 's secretary of state announced that Georgia will delay its presidential primary to May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the vote after Louisiana made a similar announcement this week .

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President Donald Trump, joined by members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, speaks during a briefing at the White House on Saturday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo
March 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement from his physician released Saturday night. Trump's doctor says the president has tested negative for Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/Tlm1lJOo7P— Rebecca Ballhaus (@rebeccaballhaus) March 14, 2020 Advertisement
The announcement comes hours after Trump told reporters he had taken a coronavirus test, but would not know the results for one or two more days.
At least two recent visitors to Trump's resort in South Florida have tested positive for coronavirus, including the press officer for Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
Also on Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence announced that all travel from the United States to the Britain and Ireland has been suspended, effective midnight Monday.
"Americans in the [United Kingdom] or Ireland can come home. Legal residents can come home," Pence told reporters during a briefing by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Travelers returning home will be funneled through certain airports, he said.
Earlier this week the Trump administration suspended travel to the United States from Europe for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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According to White House pool reports, a reporter was removed from Saturday's briefing after a man in a suit took the temperatures of individuals in the room using a no-contact thermometer.
Judd Deere, a special assistant to the president, said the man was a member of the White House physician's office and was taking the temperatures of anyone who might come into close contact with the president and vice president.
The briefing came one day after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
On Saturday Georgia's secretary of state announced that Georgia will delay its presidential primary to May, becoming the second state to push back the vote after Louisiana made a similar announcement this week.


upi--2020-03-15--Watch live: SpaceX plans Sunday morning Starlink launch from Florida

ORLANDO , Fla. , March 15 ( UPI ) -- Even as the coronavirus shuts down many businesses and events around the nation , SpaceX plans a launch at 9:22 EDT Sunday .
The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to be launched from Kennedy Space Center in nearly ideal weather , carrying the company 's sixth cluster of 60 Starlink satellites .
Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A will boost the number of Starlink satellites in orbit to 362 -- by far the largest known satellite constellation .
Sunday 's mission has a 90 percent likelihood of good launch weather and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the booster landing at sea , according to the Air Force weather forecast .
The space firm launched 60 Starlink satellites at a time in May , November , on Jan. 6 and 29 and Feb. 17 , with two test satellites launched before that .
If all continues on track for Starlink , 100 or more such Starlink launches could occur in the next few years .
SpaceX intends ultimately to launch thousands of satellites to beam broadband around the globe to provide high-speed Internet everywhere , even in extreme weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn some concern from astronomers and stargazers who have seen the satellites as they reflect sunlight .
In response , SpaceX launched a satellite in January with a non-reflective coating , to see if it is less visible on the ground .
The company has said it could take months before they can evaluate the coating .
SpaceX did n't respond to a request for an update .
The Starlink satellites detach from the rocket 's second stage at an altitude of about 180 miles .
SpaceX engineers then conduct data reviews to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended .
Once the checkouts are complete , the satellites use onboard ion thrusters to move into the final orbit height .

A SpaceX rocket like this one launched 60 more Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space center in Florida on Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of SpaceX
ORLANDO, Fla., March 15 (UPI) -- A problem with power to the rocket forced a last-minute abort of SpaceX's planned launch of 60 Starlink communications satellites Sunday morning from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9, burning rocket-grade kerosene and liquid oxygen, was to lift off in ideal weather, using its first stage for the fifth time -- a tribute to the company's goal to reuse hardware for future missions. Advertisement
But computers stopped the countdown with just seconds to go, ending the attempt for the day. SpaceX did not immediately set a new launch date.
The launch from Complex 39A was to boost the number of Starlink satellites in orbit to 362 -- by far the largest known satellite constellation.
The space firm launched 60 Starlink satellites at a time in May, November, on Jan. 6 and 29 and Feb. 17, with two test satellites launched before that.
If all continues on track for Starlink, 100 or more such Starlink launches could occur in the next few years. SpaceX intends ultimately to launch thousands of satellites to beam broadband around the globe to provide high-speed Internet everywhere, even in extreme weather or aboard high-speed jets.
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Starlink has drawn some concern from astronomers and stargazers who have seen the satellites as they reflect sunlight. In response, SpaceX launched a satellite in January with a non-reflective coating, to see if it is less visible on the ground.
The company has said it could take months before they can evaluate the coating. SpaceX didn't respond to a request for an update.
The Starlink satellites detach from the rocket's second stage at an altitude of about 180 miles. SpaceX engineers then conduct data reviews to ensure all Starlink satellites are operating as intended. Once the checkouts are complete, the satellites use onboard ion thrusters to move into the final orbit height.


upi--2020-03-15--On This Day, March 15: Mosque shootings kill 51 in New Zealand

March 15 ( UPI ) -- On this date in history : In 44 B.C.
, Julius Caesar was assassinated by Brutus and others in Rome .
In 1493 , Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World .
In 1820 , as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and South , Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state .
It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647 .
In 1916 , U.S. Army Gen. John `` Black Jack '' Pershing led an expedition into Mexico to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had staged several cross-border raids .
The two-year expedition was unsuccessful .
In 1917 , Czar Nicholas abdicated as ruler of Russia amid the February Revolution .
In 1939 , German troops , occupying the Czech provinces in the name of Adolf Hitler , entered Prague in triumph to the hisses and catcalls of the people , who sang the Czech national anthem .
In 1965 , in response to the violence witnessed in Selma , Ala. , President Lyndon Johnson , in an address to Congress , proclaims that `` We shall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all .
In 1990 , Mikhail Gorbachev was elected the first , and only , president of the Soviet Union .
In 1991 , a grand jury indicted four Los Angeles police officers on felony assault charges for the beating of Rodney King .
The officers ' acquittals in 1992 sparked violent riots in the city .
In 2007 , Palestinian leaders of Hamas and Fatah agreed to a coalition government but their platform did n't recognize Israel or renounce violence .
In 2011 , protesters marched on the Syrian capital of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security forces opened fire on the demonstrations .
The uprisings , which spread across the country , were met with force , and by the end of May , more than 1,000 people had been killed by security forces .
In 2019 , a gunman opened fire at two New Zealand mosques , killing 51 people , while live streaming .

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Muslims answer the call to pray at Hagley Park, opposite the Al Noor Mosque, in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2019, one week after a series of mosque shootings left 51 people dead. File Photo by Martin Hunter/EPA-EFE
March 15 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 44 B.C., Julius Caesar was assassinated by Brutus and others in Rome. Advertisement
In 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
In 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise between the North and South, Maine was admitted into the Union as the 23rd state. It had been administered as a province of Massachusetts since 1647.
In 1916, U.S. Army Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing led an expedition into Mexico to capture revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, who had staged several cross-border raids. The two-year expedition was unsuccessful.
File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
In 1917, Czar Nicholas abdicated as ruler of Russia amid the February Revolution.
In 1939, German troops, occupying the Czech provinces in the name of Adolf Hitler, entered Prague in triumph to the hisses and catcalls of the people, who sang the Czech national anthem.
In 1965, in response to the violence witnessed in Selma, Ala., President Lyndon Johnson, in an address to Congress, proclaims that "We shall overcome," calling for voting rights for all.
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In 1990, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected the first, and only, president of the Soviet Union.
In 1991, a grand jury indicted four Los Angeles police officers on felony assault charges for the beating of Rodney King. The officers' acquittals in 1992 sparked violent riots in the city.
In 2007, Palestinian leaders of Hamas and Fatah agreed to a coalition government but their platform didn't recognize Israel or renounce violence.
In 2011, protesters marched on the Syrian capital of Damascus calling for democratic reforms. Syrian security forces opened fire on the demonstrations. The uprisings, which spread across the country, were met with force, and by the end of May, more than 1,000 people had been killed by security forces.
In 2019, a gunman opened fire at two New Zealand mosques, killing 51 people, while live streaming.
File Photo by Mick Tsikas/EPA-EFE


upi--2020-03-15--Regina Hall says she was 'shocked' by 'Black Monday' season premiere

LOS ANGELES , March 15 ( UPI ) -- Regina Hall returned to her Showtime series Black Monday for a big surprise .
After the historic 1987 stock market crash occurred in the Season 1 finale , Dawn Towner ( Hall ) has started her own brokerage firm .
Hall said she did not find out this detail until she read the script .
`` I was even shocked , '' Hall told UPI in an interview .
`` It 's always fun to read and discover more about your character . ''
If Dawn were a historical figure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was formerly a partner in The Jammer Group , also a fictional black-run brokerage firm in the '80s .
Jammer CEO Mo Monroe ( Don Cheadle ) , has fled from charges of financial terrorism and the double homicide of Rod Jaminski ( Bruce Dern ) and Lenny Lehman ( Ken Marino ) .
`` We 're talking about things that never existed , an all female firm headed by a black woman on Wall Street , '' Hall said , adding that she enjoys carving a new path through the world of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more female brokers and allows working mothers to breastfeed in the office .
`` Maybe [ this is ] what it would have looked like had we had a female firm , '' Hall said .
As Black Monday continues to explore drama through the late '80s , the show also flashes back to the '70s , when Mo and Dawn met .
Mo invites Dawn to be part of The Jammer Group , but wo n't make her a full partner .
Hall said she could relate to such deflating moments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments where we have expected one thing and received another , '' Hall said .
`` I think Dawn certainly felt like she deserved it -- that she put in the time , the work and also had the knowledge to be able to be a partner .
She kind of got [ expletive ] ed again .
I think Dawn is probably used to it . ''
Dawn stuck with Jammer and came out on top in 1987 .
Hall sees parallels between the personal one-upmanship she plays with Mo and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market .
`` For Dawn , it 's exciting because it 's about winning , '' Hall said .
`` She 's a winner .
She 's competitive and , in her mind , she 's smart and persuasive , and she 's driven to make a lot of money . ''
Hall also sees Dawn 's rise on the trading room floor as an aspirational tale .
`` She 's very driven to success , and Wall Street is a world where there are n't many women who are afforded the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm sure they would have been having success [ if they had the opportunity ] .
It 's just such a male-dominated field . ''
Before Black Monday , Hall was enjoying a thriving movie career .
She starred in the hit comedy Girls Trip , the acclaimed The Hate U Give , and the indie Support the Girls , and had supporting roles in Little and Shaft .
Hall was n't necessarily looking to transition to television .
She still films movies between seasons .
The role of Dawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a film or series .
`` I was looking for something that was exciting , and that my storyline did n't have to be necessarily connected to the man as the wife , '' Hall said .
`` This was perfect because Dawn was her own person , always in a fight to show who she was .
She 's connected to Mo , but she 's her own entity .
So it had the love story , it had the comedy , it had the drama . ''
Hall was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not receive while she was committed to Black Monday .
If there were , she has no regrets .
`` I never feel like I 'm missing out , probably because I 'm really happy with what I 'm doing , '' Hall said .
`` I always feel like you only feel like you 're missing out when you 're not excited about what you 're doing .
When I 'm not available , I 'm just not available , but I feel incredibly grateful to be where I am . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reunite with Tiffany Haddish , Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah for a sequel .
The cast is interested , but they 're all waiting for a script .
`` I did hear a rumor that they were writing it , but that 's all I know , '' Hall said .
In the first film , four friends took a trip to New Orleans .
Hall says she 's heard a lot of speculation on destinations for the sequel , but no draft of a screenplay .
`` Everyone has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' but really people are just picking places they want to go , '' Hall said .

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Regina Hall returns for Season 2 of "Black Monday" on Showtime. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
LOS ANGELES, March 15 (UPI) -- Regina Hall returned to her Showtime series Black Monday for a big surprise. After the historic 1987 stock market crash occurred in the Season 1 finale, Dawn Towner (Hall) has started her own brokerage firm. Hall said she did not find out this detail until she read the script. "I was even shocked," Hall told UPI in an interview. "It's always fun to read and discover more about your character." Advertisement
If Dawn were a historical figure, she would be making history. She was formerly a partner in The Jammer Group, also a fictional black-run brokerage firm in the '80s. Jammer CEO Mo Monroe (Don Cheadle), has fled from charges of financial terrorism and the double homicide of Rod Jaminski (Bruce Dern) and Lenny Lehman (Ken Marino).
"We're talking about things that never existed, an all female firm headed by a black woman on Wall Street," Hall said, adding that she enjoys carving a new path through the world of finance in the '80s.
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Dawn hires more female brokers and allows working mothers to breastfeed in the office.
"Maybe [this is] what it would have looked like had we had a female firm," Hall said.
As Black Monday continues to explore drama through the late '80s, the show also flashes back to the '70s, when Mo and Dawn met. Mo invites Dawn to be part of The Jammer Group, but won't make her a full partner.
Hall said she could relate to such deflating moments.
"I think we've all had moments where we have expected one thing and received another," Hall said. "I think Dawn certainly felt like she deserved it -- that she put in the time, the work and also had the knowledge to be able to be a partner. She kind of got [expletive]ed again. I think Dawn is probably used to it."
Dawn stuck with Jammer and came out on top in 1987. Hall sees parallels between the personal one-upmanship she plays with Mo and the high stakes buying and selling in the market.
"For Dawn, it's exciting because it's about winning," Hall said. "She's a winner. She's competitive and, in her mind, she's smart and persuasive, and she's driven to make a lot of money."
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Hall also sees Dawn's rise on the trading room floor as an aspirational tale.
"She's very driven to success, and Wall Street is a world where there aren't many women who are afforded the opportunity to have success," Hall said. "I'm sure they would have been having success [if they had the opportunity]. It's just such a male-dominated field."
Before Black Monday, Hall was enjoying a thriving movie career. She starred in the hit comedy Girls Trip, the acclaimed The Hate U Give, and the indie Support the Girls, and had supporting roles in Little and Shaft.
Hall wasn't necessarily looking to transition to television. She still films movies between seasons. The role of Dawn appealed to Hall whether it would be in a film or series.
"I was looking for something that was exciting, and that my storyline didn't have to be necessarily connected to the man as the wife," Hall said. "This was perfect because Dawn was her own person, always in a fight to show who she was. She's connected to Mo, but she's her own entity. So it had the love story, it had the comedy, it had the drama."
Hall was not aware of any movie offers she did not receive while she was committed to Black Monday. If there were, she has no regrets.
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"I never feel like I'm missing out, probably because I'm really happy with what I'm doing," Hall said. "I always feel like you only feel like you're missing out when you're not excited about what you're doing. When I'm not available, I'm just not available, but I feel incredibly grateful to be where I am."
Girls Trips fans are waiting for Hall to reunite with Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah for a sequel. The cast is interested, but they're all waiting for a script.
"I did hear a rumor that they were writing it, but that's all I know," Hall said.
In the first film, four friends took a trip to New Orleans. Hall says she's heard a lot of speculation on destinations for the sequel, but no draft of a screenplay.
"Everyone has an idea like, 'We should go here' but really people are just picking places they want to go," Hall said.
Black Monday returns Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT on Showtime.


upi--2020-03-15--Famous birthdays for March 15: Eva Longoria, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces .
-- Andrew @ @ @ @ @ the United States , in 1767

Eva Longoria arrives for the Puma x Balmain x Cara Delevingne launch party at Milk Studios in Los Angeles on November 21. She turns 45 on March 15. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. They include: Advertisement
-- Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in 1767
-- German immunologist Emil von Behring in 1854
-- Actor Joe E. Ross in 1914
-- Trumpet virtuoso/bandleader Harry James in 1916
-- Apollo astronaut Alan Bean in 1932
-- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933 (age 87)
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-- Actor Judd Hirsch in 1935 (age 85)
-- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart in 1935 (age 85)
-- Musician Phil Lesh in 1940 (age 80)
-- Singer/songwriter Mike Love in 1941 (age 79)
-- Musician Sly Stone in 1943 (age 77)
-- Filmmaker David Cronenberg in 1943 (age 77)
-- Musician Ry Cooder in 1947 (age 73)
-- Musician Dee Snider in 1955 (age 65)
-- Actor Park Overall in 1957 (age 63)
-- Model Fabio Lanzoni in 1959 (age 61)
-- Singer Terence Trent D'Arby, born Sananda Maitreya, in 1962 (age 58)
-- Singer Bret Michaels in 1963 (age 57)
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-- Singer/TV personality Mark McGrath in 1968 (age 52)
-- Actor Kim Raver in 1969 (age 51)
-- Musician Mark Hoppus in 1972 (age 48)
-- Actor Eva Longoria in 1975 (age 45)
-- Singer will.i.am, born William Adams, in 1975 (age 45)
-- Actor Kellan Lutz in 1985 (age 35)
-- Actor Jai Courtney in 1986 (age 34)


upi--2020-03-15--Jacksonville Jaguars trading Pro Bowl DL Calais Campbell to Baltimore Ravens

March 15 ( UPI ) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to trade Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Baltimore will send a 2020 fifth-round draft pick to the Jaguars in exchange for Campbell .
The trade will become official when the new league year begins Wednesday .
Once the trade is finalized , the Ravens will sign Campbell to a two-year , $ 27 million contract extension that includes $ 20 million guaranteed , according to NFL Media .
He is scheduled to earn a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final year of the four-year , $ 60 million deal that he signed with the Jaguars in March 2017 , according to Spotrac .
Campbell , a three-time All-Pro choice , recorded 31.5 sacks in 48 games and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl three times in his three seasons with the Jaguars .
The 33-year-old defensive end has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times in his NFL career and was the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year for his charitable works .
The Arizona Cardinals selected Campbell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL Draft out of Miami .
He spent the first nine years of his career with the Cardinals before leaving the franchise in free agency .
Campbell has recorded 696 total tackles , 88 sacks , three interceptions , 48 passes defensed and two safeties in 186 career games between the Cardinals and Jaguars .

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell recorded 31.5 sacks in 48 games and made the Pro Bowl three times in three seasons with the Jaguars. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to trade Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Baltimore will send a 2020 fifth-round draft pick to the Jaguars in exchange for Campbell. The trade will become official when the new league year begins Wednesday. Advertisement
Once the trade is finalized, the Ravens will sign Campbell to a two-year, $27 million contract extension that includes $20 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media. He is scheduled to earn a base salary of $15 million in the final year of the four-year, $60 million deal that he signed with the Jaguars in March 2017, according to Spotrac.
Campbell, a three-time All-Pro choice, recorded 31.5 sacks in 48 games and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl three times in his three seasons with the Jaguars. The 33-year-old defensive end has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times in his NFL career and was the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year for his charitable works.
Advertisement (1/6) Like anything in life, they say great things only last for so long. My time in Jacksonville has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with love, support and pure joy from the Duval community. pic.twitter.com/jzfcSxZzSX— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) March 15, 2020
The Arizona Cardinals selected Campbell in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Miami. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Cardinals before leaving the franchise in free agency.
Campbell has recorded 696 total tackles, 88 sacks, three interceptions, 48 passes defensed and two safeties in 186 career games between the Cardinals and Jaguars.


upi--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Baseball Hall of Fame closing indefinitely; Nevada suspends combat sports

March 15 ( UPI ) -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown , N.Y. , announced it will indefinitely shut its doors to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
In a statement released Saturday , the Baseball Hall of Fame said it will begin its temporary closure Sunday at 5 p.m. EDT .
`` This precautionary measure is being implemented in accordance with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and government officials to limit opportunities for large gatherings and the further spread of the COVID-19 virus , '' the statement said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day of the year , with the exceptions being Thanksgiving , Christmas and New Year 's Day .
According to the baseball museum 's website , it can accommodate as many as 3,000 visitors each day during its peak season .
The Baseball Hall of Fame 's induction weekend , the most high-profile event on its annual calendar , is slated to take place from July 24 to 27 .
The Induction Day ceremonies are scheduled for July 26 , when players Derek Jeter , Larry Walker , Ted Simmons and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the MLB Players Association , will be enshrined .
The Hall of Fame said it will provide updates on its official website and social media accounts at noon EDT every Sunday beginning March 22 .
Meanwhile , the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Saturday voted to suspend all combat sports events in the state until March 25 due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The commission is scheduled to meet March 25 .
At that time , the commissioners will vote on the status of events after that date .
Nevada State Athletic Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing recommendations to the commission on how to best move forward at the next meeting .
`` I 've been in constant contact with a litany of doctors and medical professionals and am intimately familiar with all professional and amateur sports events being suspended at this point in time for an undetermined period , '' NSAC executive director Bob Bennett told ESPN .
`` I will continue to collect information and speak with various medical experts and be prepared to provide the information to the chairman and commissioners on March 25 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was called off Saturday night in Las Vegas because of the vote .
UFC president Dana White said last week that the promotion would attempt to move events scheduled for March 28 and April 11 to its Apex facility in Las Vegas .
After the Nevada State Athletic Commission 's decision , the UFC is planning to move those cards elsewhere .
The UFC 's Fight Night event scheduled for March 21 in London , which was to be headlined by a welterweight fight between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States .
According to ESPN , the main event bout between Woodley and Edwards wo n't take place .
`` Obviously , things are changing by the hour , '' White told ESPN Saturday night .
`` [ Saturday ] morning , they announced new travel restrictions for the U.K. , so [ the March 21 event ] ca n't continue in London .
... We 're working on finding a new venue , likely in the United States , and I have my matchmakers literally working right now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Showtime boxing card headlined by Luis Nery and Aaron Alameda is also scheduled for March 28 at Park MGM in Las Vegas .
Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood , 24 , became the third known player in the NBA to test positive for COVID-19 , ESPN reported Saturday .
He joined Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as players who tested positive for the virus .
The Pistons issued a statement later Saturday that confirmed a player on the team tested positive .
The franchise did n't identify him by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` remain in isolation and under the care of team medical staff . ''
Wood scored 30 points in the Pistons ' game against the Jazz on March 7 .
He frequently matched up with Gobert in that game .
Gobert became the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus shortly before tip-off of Wednesday 's game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder .
Shortly later , the NBA suspended its season for a minimum of 30 days .
New NFL league year to start on time The new NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week despite concerns about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak , league sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Sunday .
The league informed teams in a memo that the NFL off-season schedule will continue , according to NFL Media .
Legal tampering for free agents is scheduled to begin at noon EDT Monday , and the new league year starts Wednesday at 4 p.m. EDT .
Valencia 's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay became the first La Liga player to test positive for the coronavirus , with the Spanish club confirming they have five positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday on social media that he is in isolation .
He posted a photo on Instagram with the caption : `` It 's clear that I started 2020 on the wrong foot . ''
La Liga declared last week that Spain 's first and second divisions were suspended for at least the next two rounds because of the disease .

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., can accommodate as many as 3,000 visitors per day during its peak season. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., announced it will indefinitely shut its doors to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released Saturday, the Baseball Hall of Fame said it will begin its temporary closure Sunday at 5 p.m. EDT. Advertisement
"This precautionary measure is being implemented in accordance with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and government officials to limit opportunities for large gatherings and the further spread of the COVID-19 virus," the statement said.
The Hall of Fame is usually open every day of the year, with the exceptions being Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. According to the baseball museum's website, it can accommodate as many as 3,000 visitors each day during its peak season.
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The Baseball Hall of Fame's induction weekend, the most high-profile event on its annual calendar, is slated to take place from July 24 to 27. The Induction Day ceremonies are scheduled for July 26, when players Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller, former president of the MLB Players Association, will be enshrined.
The Hall of Fame said it will provide updates on its official website and social media accounts at noon EDT every Sunday beginning March 22.
Meanwhile, the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Saturday voted to suspend all combat sports events in the state until March 25 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The commission is scheduled to meet March 25. At that time, the commissioners will vote on the status of events after that date. Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett was tasked with providing recommendations to the commission on how to best move forward at the next meeting.
"I've been in constant contact with a litany of doctors and medical professionals and am intimately familiar with all professional and amateur sports events being suspended at this point in time for an undetermined period," NSAC executive director Bob Bennett told ESPN.
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"I will continue to collect information and speak with various medical experts and be prepared to provide the information to the chairman and commissioners on March 25."
A popular amateur MMA event, Tuff-N-Uff, was called off Saturday night in Las Vegas because of the vote.
UFC president Dana White said last week that the promotion would attempt to move events scheduled for March 28 and April 11 to its Apex facility in Las Vegas. After the Nevada State Athletic Commission's decision, the UFC is planning to move those cards elsewhere.
The UFC's Fight Night event scheduled for March 21 in London, which was to be headlined by a welterweight fight between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards, also will be moved to an undisclosed venue in the United States. According to ESPN, the main event bout between Woodley and Edwards won't take place.
"Obviously, things are changing by the hour," White told ESPN Saturday night. "[Saturday] morning, they announced new travel restrictions for the U.K., so [the March 21 event] can't continue in London. ... We're working on finding a new venue, likely in the United States, and I have my matchmakers literally working right now to put together the undercard."
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A Showtime boxing card headlined by Luis Nery and Aaron Alameda is also scheduled for March 28 at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for coronavirus
Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood, 24, became the third known player in the NBA to test positive for COVID-19, ESPN reported Saturday. He joined Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as players who tested positive for the virus.
The Pistons issued a statement later Saturday that confirmed a player on the team tested positive. The franchise didn't identify him by name, but said the player would "remain in isolation and under the care of team medical staff."
Wood scored 30 points in the Pistons' game against the Jazz on March 7. He frequently matched up with Gobert in that game.
Gobert became the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus shortly before tip-off of Wednesday's game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Shortly later, the NBA suspended its season for a minimum of 30 days.
New NFL league year to start on time
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The new NFL league year will start on time this week despite concerns about the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, league sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Sunday.
The league informed teams in a memo that the NFL off-season schedule will continue, according to NFL Media. Legal tampering for free agents is scheduled to begin at noon EDT Monday, and the new league year starts Wednesday at 4 p.m. EDT.
Coronavirus impacts La Liga players
Valencia's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay became the first La Liga player to test positive for the coronavirus, with the Spanish club confirming they have five positive cases.
Garay, 33, announced Sunday on social media that he is in isolation. He posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "It's clear that I started 2020 on the wrong foot."
La Liga declared last week that Spain's first and second divisions were suspended for at least the next two rounds because of the disease.


upi--2020-03-15--COVID-19: Fauci encourages 'dramatic diminution' of personal interaction

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Director of the National Institute of Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he would not rule out implementing a national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak .
When asked on CNN 's State of the Union about imposing a national limit on people congregating at restaurants and bars similar to those in other nations combatting outbreaks , Fauci said he 'd like to see `` a dramatic diminution of the personal interaction that we see '' in such areas .
`` Whatever it takes to do that , that 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo announced the third death in the state on Sunday , saying a 79-year-old woman who had `` multiple major underlying health issues '' died after contracting the virus .
Cuomo also anticipated a shortage of intensive care unit beds in the state where 729 people have tested positive for the virus as he called for businesses to consider closing their doors and having employees work remotely when possible .
`` I want private businesses to aggressively consider work from home and voluntary closings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ voluntary basis , we could consider mandatory actions later on , '' he said .
There are 3,244 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 62 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University figures as of Sunday morning .
A CNN tally recorded deaths in 12 states including 40 in Washington , five in California , four in Florida , three in New York , two in New Jersey and Louisiana , and one each in Colorado , Georgia , Kansas , South Dakota , Virginia and Oregon .
During a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force , Adm. Brett Giroir said that up to 2,000 community-based screening labs capable of testing as many as 4,000 people a day will open beginning this week .
Christian Wood , of the NBA 's Detroit Pistons , became the third player in the league to test positive for COVID-19 along with Utah Jazz teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell , ESPN reported .
Wood and the Pistons played the Jazz on March 7 , days before Gobert was diagnosed with the virus and the league canceled play .
Also , Daniel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counsel to the Intelligence Committee during President Donald Trump 's impeachment hearings , said he has tested positive for coronavirus and `` I am almost back to 100 % , '' according to a Twitter post .
Fauci said that Americans must prepare for a change in daily life as the country attempts to combat the spread of the coronavirus .
`` We need to be very serious about -- for a while , life is not going to be the way it used to be in the United States , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept that if we want to do what 's best for the American public . ''
As government officials throughout the United States have begun encouraging a practice known as `` social distancing '' -- defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as `` remaining out of places where people meet or gather '' and `` avoiding local public transportation -- many events have been canceled or postponed and businesses have implemented new policies .
Georgia election officials on Saturday postponed the state 's presidential primary scheduled for next week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to May 19 .
Early voting in the presidential primary ended a week early on Saturday and is scheduled to resume on April 27 .
Louisiana also postponed its April 4 primary to June 20 on Friday .
Illinois and Ohio announced Sunday they would close all restaurants and bars in response to the outbreak .
Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine said the closures would begin at 9 p.m. on Sunday while Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said the businesses would be closed to dine-in customers from the end of the day Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , implemented a city-wide curfew requiring residents who are not working to stay home from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. , while Austin , Texas and New York City banned gatherings of more than 250 people and 500 people respectively .
Walmart also announced it would shorten its store hours beginning March 15 , with stores opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 11 p.m. '' This will help ensure associates can clean and stock products .
Stores operating under more reduced hours will keep current hours of operation , '' the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads of major grocery and food retailers and suppliers on Sunday , saying the stores committed to remaining open throughout the response to the outbreak and keeping shelves stocked .
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence encourage Americans to shop normally and avoid purchasing items in large quantities .
`` American families can be confident your local grocery store is going to be open , it 's going to be well-supplied and they specifically asked us to encourage Americans to just buy your weekly needs in grocery , '' said Pence .
American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would cut down on long-haul international flights in response to decreased demand and restrictions based on travel due to the coronavirus , reducing international capacity by 75 percent compared to 2019 from Monday through May 6 .
President Donald Trump also tweeted Sunday that travelers can expect longer waits at airports amid more stringent coronavirus screenings .
`` We are doing very precise medical screenings at our airports , '' Trump wrote .
`` Pardon the interruptions and delays , we are moving as quickly as possible , but it is very important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We must get it right .
Safety first ! ''
Appearing on ABC News This Week Sunday , Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that although the outbreak will slow the U.S. economy he does not anticipate a recession after the stock market saw historic drops last week amid concern about the coronavirus and oil prices .
`` The real issue is not the economic situation today , '' he said .
`` This is a unique situation .
We are going to have a slowdown .
Later in the year economic activity will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Shoppers wait in long lines as they purchase supplies in a grocery store in preparation of the Coronavirus outbreak, in Medina, Ohio, on Sunday. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that all Ohio restaurants and bars will close in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that events and gatherings of over 50 people scheduled for the next eight weeks be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The federal agency clarified that events and gatherings to be canceled or postponed include not only festivals, parades, concerts and sports but also weddings and "other types of assembly" that have been planned by either organizations, communities or individuals. Advertisement
The CDC said they contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the country "via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities."
Schools, universities and businesses were not included in the recommendation, it added.
The move comes hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Infectious Disease, said he would not rule out implementing a national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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When asked on CNN's State of the Union about imposing a national limit on people congregating at restaurants and bars similar to those in other nations combatting outbreaks, Fauci said he'd like to see "a dramatic diminution of the personal interaction that we see" in such areas.
"Whatever it takes to do that, that's what I'd like to see," he said.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the third death in the state on Sunday, saying a 79-year-old woman who had "multiple major underlying health issues" died after contracting the virus.
Cuomo also anticipated a shortage of intensive care unit beds in the state where 729 people have tested positive for the virus as he called for businesses to consider closing their doors and having employees work remotely when possible.
"I want private businesses to aggressively consider work from home and voluntary closings. Depending on what businesses do on a voluntary basis, we could consider mandatory actions later on," he said.
There are 3,642 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University figures as of late Sunday. A CNN tally recorded 65 deaths in 12 states including 42 in Washington, six in California, four in Florida, three in New York, two in New Jersey and Louisiana, and one each in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, South Dakota, Virginia and Oregon.
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During a briefing by the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Adm. Brett Giroir said that up to 2,000 community-based screening labs capable of testing as many as 4,000 people a day will open beginning this week.
Christian Wood, of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, became the third player in the league to test positive for COVID-19 along with Utah Jazz teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, ESPN reported. Wood and the Pistons played the Jazz on March 7, days before Gobert was diagnosed with the virus and the league canceled play.
Also, Daniel Goldman, who was the Democrats' counsel to the Intelligence Committee during President Donald Trump's impeachment hearings, said he has tested positive for coronavirus and "I am almost back to 100%," according to a Twitter post.
Fauci said that Americans must prepare for a change in daily life as the country attempts to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
"We need to be very serious about -- for a while, life is not going to be the way it used to be in the United States," he said. "We have to just accept that if we want to do what's best for the American public."
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As government officials throughout the United States have begun encouraging a practice known as "social distancing" -- defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as "remaining out of places where people meet or gather" and "avoiding local public transportation -- many events have been canceled or postponed and businesses have implemented new policies.
Georgia election officials on Saturday postponed the state's presidential primary scheduled for next week, moving the election date from March 24 to May 19. Early voting in the presidential primary ended a week early on Saturday and is scheduled to resume on April 27.
Louisiana also postponed its April 4 primary to June 20 on Friday.
Illinois and Ohio announced Sunday they would close all restaurants and bars in response to the outbreak. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the closures would begin at 9 p.m. on Sunday while Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the businesses would be closed to dine-in customers from the end of the day Monday through March 30.
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced those over 65 or vulnerable to the virus must practice home isolation as the state confirmed its sixth death to COVID-19.
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"Bars, night clubs, wineries and breweries should close in CA," he said via Twitter. "Restaurants -- focus on takeout for those isolating. Maximize social distancing."
He added they are working "in real-time" to secure accommodation for the state's homeless population.
Hoboken, N.J., implemented a city-wide curfew requiring residents who are not working to stay home from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., while Austin, Texas and New York City banned gatherings of more than 250 people and 500 people respectively.
Walmart also announced it would shorten its store hours beginning March 15, with stores opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 11 p.m.
"This will help ensure associates can clean and stock products. Stores operating under more reduced hours will keep current hours of operation," the company said.
President Donald Trump spoke with heads of major grocery and food retailers and suppliers on Sunday, saying the stores committed to remaining open throughout the response to the outbreak and keeping shelves stocked.
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence encourage Americans to shop normally and avoid purchasing items in large quantities.
"American families can be confident your local grocery store is going to be open, it's going to be well-supplied and they specifically asked us to encourage Americans to just buy your weekly needs in grocery," said Pence.
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American Airlines on Saturday night announced that it would cut down on long-haul international flights in response to decreased demand and restrictions based on travel due to the coronavirus, reducing international capacity by 75 percent compared to 2019 from Monday through May 6.
President Donald Trump also tweeted Sunday that travelers can expect longer waits at airports amid more stringent coronavirus screenings.
"We are doing very precise medical screenings at our airports," Trump wrote. "Pardon the interruptions and delays, we are moving as quickly as possible, but it is very important that we be vigilant and careful. We must get it right. Safety first!"
Appearing on ABC News This Week Sunday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that although the outbreak will slow the U.S. economy he does not anticipate a recession after the stock market saw historic drops last week amid concern about the coronavirus and oil prices.
"The real issue is not the economic situation today," he said. "This is a unique situation. We are going to have a slowdown. Later in the year economic activity will pick up as we confront this virus."


upi--2020-03-15--White House to roll out new COVID-19 testing centers beginning this week

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Vice President Mike Pence and the White House Coronavirus Task Force said Sunday that the United States is working to ramp up testing for COVID-19 .
Adm. Brett Giroir , who is leading coordination for coronavirus testing at the Department of Health and Human Services , said that up to 2,000 community-based screening labs capable of testing as many as 4,000 people a day will open beginning this week .
`` We are going from somewhat manual , relatively slow phases to a testing regiment that we can test many tens of thousands to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and maybe even more , '' said Giroir .
He said that about 1.9 million tests will be made available for these clinics which he described as a `` game-changer . ''
Pence said these testing centers will be focused on first providing tests to healthcare workers , first responders and Americans older than 65 with a cough , fever or other coronavirus symptoms and will be implemented in the states at greatest risk of coronavirus spread .
`` It 's important that the tests are available for people that are most in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first responders that are helping them and supporting them , '' Pence said .
The vice president added that testing should be reserved for people who believe they have been infected .
`` The testing that is available should only be done if for any reason you think you may have the coronavirus , '' he said .
`` We encourage people to consult with their doctor and if you 're symptom-free we encourage you to work with us to ensure that testing is available for people who are experiencing symptoms . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has 3,244 confirmed coronavirus cases and 62 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University figures .
Taskforce member Dr. Deborah Birx said the number of reported cases is likely to rise as the new testing methods are implemented .
`` As these tests roll out , we will have a spike in our curve , '' she said .
`` As more and more people have access.
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Assistant Secretary for Health and head of the Public Health Service Admiral Brett Giroir said Sunday that the United States this week will begin rolling out new COVID-19 testing labs capable of testing up to 4,000 people per day. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- Vice President Mike Pence and the White House Coronavirus Task Force said Sunday that the United States is working to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Adm. Brett Giroir, who is leading coordination for coronavirus testing at the Department of Health and Human Services, said that up to 2,000 community-based screening labs capable of testing as many as 4,000 people a day will open beginning this week. Advertisement
"We are going from somewhat manual, relatively slow phases to a testing regiment that we can test many tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of individuals per week and maybe even more," said Giroir.
He said that about 1.9 million tests will be made available for these clinics which he described as a "game-changer."
Pence said these testing centers will be focused on first providing tests to healthcare workers, first responders and Americans older than 65 with a cough, fever or other coronavirus symptoms and will be implemented in the states at greatest risk of coronavirus spread.
"It's important that the tests are available for people that are most in need and for our healthcare workers and first responders that are helping them and supporting them," Pence said.
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The vice president added that testing should be reserved for people who believe they have been infected.
"The testing that is available should only be done if for any reason you think you may have the coronavirus," he said. "We encourage people to consult with their doctor and if you're symptom-free we encourage you to work with us to ensure that testing is available for people who are experiencing symptoms."
The briefing comes as the United States has 3,244 confirmed coronavirus cases and 62 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University figures.
Taskforce member Dr. Deborah Birx said the number of reported cases is likely to rise as the new testing methods are implemented.
"As these tests roll out, we will have a spike in our curve," she said. "As more and more people have access. "


upi--2020-03-15--Federal Reserve lowers interest rates to zero in response to coronavirus

March 15 ( UPI ) -- The Federal Reserve on Sunday cut interest rates to zero in response to the COVID-19 outbreak .
The Federal Market Committee made the decision to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 0 to 1/4 percent expecting to maintain that target range until it is `` confident the economy has weathered '' the impact of the coronavirus outbreak .
`` The effects of the coronavirus will weigh on economic activity in the near term and pose risks to the economic outlook , '' the Fed said .
The Fed also implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treasurys and $ 200 billion of agency-backed mortgage securities purchases beginning Monday with a $ 40 billion installment .
President Donald Trump praised the Fed 's moves , during a briefing by the White House Coronavirus Task Force .
`` That 's a big step and I 'm very happy they did it , '' Trump said .
This is the second move the Fed has made in response to concerns about the outbreak after it ordered an emergency half-point interest rate cut on March 3 lowering the target range to 1 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fed also lowered the primary credit rate by 150 basis points to 0.25 percent , effective Monday .
`` This reduction in the primary credit rate reflects both the 100 basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate and a 50 basis point narrowing in the primary credit rate relative to the top of the target range , '' the Fed said .
Additionally , the Federal Reserve , the Bank of Canada , the Bank of England , the Bank of Japan , the European Central Bank and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pricing on the standing U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements by 25 basis points .
`` To increase swap lines ' effectiveness in providing term liquidity , the foreign central banks with regular U.S. dollar liquidity operations have also agreed to begin offering U.S. dollars weekly in each jurisdiction with an 84-day maturity , in addition to the 1-week maturity operations currently offered , '' the Fed said .
Those changes will take effect this week and remain in effect `` as long as appropriate to support the smooth functioning of U.S. dollar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fed come after a week in which an emergency provision halting trading was activated twice amid large declines to start trading due to concerns about the coronavirus and oil prices and a rally on Friday amid news of financial relief from the government .

March 15 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve on Sunday cut interest rates to zero in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Federal Market Committee made the decision to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 0 to 1/4 percent expecting to maintain that target range until it is "confident the economy has weathered" the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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"The effects of the coronavirus will weigh on economic activity in the near term and pose risks to the economic outlook," the Fed said.
The Fed also implemented quantitative easing through $500 billion of Treasurys and $200 billion of agency-backed mortgage securities purchases beginning Monday with a $40 billion installment.
President Donald Trump praised the Fed's moves, during a briefing by the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
"That's a big step and I'm very happy they did it," Trump said.
This is the second move the Fed has made in response to concerns about the outbreak after it ordered an emergency half-point interest rate cut on March 3 lowering the target range to 1 to 1‑1/4 percent.
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On Sunday, the Fed also lowered the primary credit rate by 150 basis points to 0.25 percent, effective Monday.
"This reduction in the primary credit rate reflects both the 100 basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate and a 50 basis point narrowing in the primary credit rate relative to the top of the target range," the Fed said.
Additionally, the Federal Reserve, the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank agreed to lower the pricing on the standing U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements by 25 basis points.
"To increase swap lines' effectiveness in providing term liquidity, the foreign central banks with regular U.S. dollar liquidity operations have also agreed to begin offering U.S. dollars weekly in each jurisdiction with an 84-day maturity, in addition to the 1-week maturity operations currently offered," the Fed said.
Those changes will take effect this week and remain in effect "as long as appropriate to support the smooth functioning of U.S. dollar funding markets."
The moves by the Fed come after a week in which an emergency provision halting trading was activated twice amid large declines to start trading due to concerns about the coronavirus and oil prices and a rally on Friday amid news of financial relief from the government.


upi--2020-03-15--Brittany Snow marries Tyler Stanaland in Malibu

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Pitch Perfect actress Brittany Snow and real-estate agent Tyler Stanaland exchanged wedding vows in @ @ @ @ @ Knot and People.com said the outdoor wedding took place Saturday .
A photo showed Snow @ @ @ @ @ , lace gown on her big day .
Her groom chose a black tuxedo and @ @ @ @ @ .
`` A couple weeks ago , I said 'YES ' about a million times @ @ @ @ @ wildest & most beautiful dreams , '' Snow wrote on Instagram at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ and family , we wanted to let a few more friends ( you guys ) @ @ @ @ @ '' she added .
`` I 'm still pinching myself and thanking my lucky stars @ @ @ @ @ 've ever felt . ''

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Brittany Snow married her fiance Tyler Stanaland this weekend. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- Pitch Perfect actress Brittany Snow and real-estate agent Tyler Stanaland exchanged wedding vows in Malibu this weekend. The Knot and People.com said the outdoor wedding took place Saturday. Advertisement
A photo showed Snow wearing a long-sleeved, white, lace gown on her big day. Her groom chose a black tuxedo and high-top sneakers for the occasion.
Snow announced her engagement in February 2019.
"A couple weeks ago, I said 'YES' about a million times to the man of my wildest & most beautiful dreams," Snow wrote on Instagram at the time.
"After celebrating with friends and family, we wanted to let a few more friends (you guys) know... this happened," she added. "I'm still pinching myself and thanking my lucky stars for the truest feeling I've ever felt."


upi--2020-03-15--'Onward' tops North American box office for 2nd weekend

March 14 ( UPI ) -- Animated adventure Onward is the No .
1 movie in North America , earning $ 10.5 million in receipts this weekend , BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday .
Total box office ticket sales were the lowest since 2001 .
The Chris Pratt-Tom Holland cartoon raked in $ 40 million March 6-8 when it first opened in theaters .
Coming in at No .
2 this weekend is I Still Believe with $ 9.5 million , followed by Bloodshot at No .
3 with $ 9.3 million , The Invisible Man at No .
4 with $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
5 with $ 5.3 million .
Rounding out the top tier are Sonic the Hedgehog at No .
6 with $ 2.6 million , The Way Back at No .
7 with $ 2.4 million , The Call of the Wild at No .
8 with $ 2.2 million , Emma .
at No .
9 with $ 1.4 million and Bad Boys For Life at No .
10 with $ 1.1 million .
The weekend capped days of warnings to limit the size of crowds in an attempt to stem the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theaters also cut their seating capacity for `` social distancing '' to follow guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
Total box weekend office sales were $ 53.9 million compared with $ 100.7 million the previous week , according to BoxOfficeMojo.com .
The previous worst sales for a weekend were Sept. 15-17 when movie theaters brought in $ 54.5 million after 9/11 , according to Variety .

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Chris Pratt's "Onward" is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
March 14 (UPI) -- Animated adventure Onward is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $10.5 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. Total box office ticket sales were the lowest since 2001. The Chris Pratt-Tom Holland cartoon raked in $40 million March 6-8 when it first opened in theaters. Advertisement
Coming in at No. 2 this weekend is I Still Believe with $9.5 million, followed by Bloodshot at No. 3 with $9.3 million, The Invisible Man at No. 4 with $6 million and The Hunt at No. 5 with $5.3 million.
Rounding out the top tier are Sonic the Hedgehog at No. 6 with $2.6 million, The Way Back at No. 7 with $2.4 million, The Call of the Wild at No. 8 with $2.2 million, Emma. at No. 9 with $1.4 million and Bad Boys For Life at No. 10 with $1.1 million.
The weekend capped days of warnings to limit the size of crowds in an attempt to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Some theaters also cut their seating capacity for "social distancing" to follow guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Total box weekend office sales were $53.9 million compared with $100.7 million the previous week, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. The previous worst sales for a weekend were Sept. 15-17 when movie theaters brought in $54.5 million after 9/11, according to Variety.


upi--2020-03-15--Ryan Tannehill agrees to four-year deal with Tennessee Titans

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Pro Bowl quarterback Ryan Tannehill agreed to a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans , the team announced Sunday .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Tannehill 's deal is worth up to $ 118 million , including $ 62 million in fully guaranteed money and $ 91 million in total guarantees .
The Titans did n't disclose financial terms of the agreement , which has an average annual value of $ 29.5 million .
The agreement between Tannehill and the Titans came after reports surfaced that Tennessee was n't interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to ESPN , the Titans were instead focused on a long-term deal with Tannehill .
Tennessee was widely speculated as a possible free-agent landing spot for Brady , given the Titans ' postseason run last season and Brady 's connection to current Titans head coach Mike Vrabel .
Earlier in the off-season , Tannehill told the Titans ' official website that he hoped to return to the organization .
`` I do know I love the [ Titans ] organization , I love the team , I love the guys on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tone coach [ Mike ] Vrabel sets , and the vision that he has , '' Tannehill said .
`` I feel like we 're headed in the right direction .
`` I 'd like for things to line up and I 'd like to be back [ in Tennessee ] if it all gets worked out .
... We 'll just have to see .
But hopefully we can get things worked out and keep building on what we did this year . ''
Tannehill guided the Titans to the AFC Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Patriots in the wild-card round and the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round .
Tennessee ultimately fell to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game .
Tannehill , who was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the 2019 season , tossed five touchdown passes and ran for a score while committing only two turnovers in the Titans ' three playoff games .
The former Miami Dolphins quarterback finished last season with an NFL-best 117.5 passer rating .
He threw for 2,742 yards with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular-season games , resulting in his first appearance at the Pro Bowl .
The Dolphins selected Tannehill with the No .
8 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Texas A & M .
The Titans acquired the signal-caller and a 2019 sixth-round pick from Miami in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round pick and a seventh-round selection .
Tannehill , who has a 49-49 record as a starter , was named the Titans ' starting quarterback in Week 6 against the Denver Broncos , replacing former No .
2 overall pick @ @ @

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) agreed to a four-year deal that will pay him up to $118 million. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- Pro Bowl quarterback Ryan Tannehill agreed to a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Sunday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Tannehill's deal is worth up to $118 million, including $62 million in fully guaranteed money and $91 million in total guarantees. The Titans didn't disclose financial terms of the agreement, which has an average annual value of $29.5 million. Advertisement
The agreement between Tannehill and the Titans came after reports surfaced that Tennessee wasn't interested in signing New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. According to ESPN, the Titans were instead focused on a long-term deal with Tannehill.
Tennessee was widely speculated as a possible free-agent landing spot for Brady, given the Titans' postseason run last season and Brady's connection to current Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.
Earlier in the off-season, Tannehill told the Titans' official website that he hoped to return to the organization.
"I do know I love the [Titans] organization, I love the team, I love the guys on the team, and I love the tone coach [Mike] Vrabel sets, and the vision that he has," Tannehill said. "I feel like we're headed in the right direction.
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"I'd like for things to line up and I'd like to be back [in Tennessee] if it all gets worked out. ... We'll just have to see. But hopefully we can get things worked out and keep building on what we did this year."
Tannehill guided the Titans to the AFC Championship Game last season after securing wins over the Patriots in the wild-card round and the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round. Tennessee ultimately fell to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game.
Tannehill, who was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the 2019 season, tossed five touchdown passes and ran for a score while committing only two turnovers in the Titans' three playoff games.
The former Miami Dolphins quarterback finished last season with an NFL-best 117.5 passer rating. He threw for 2,742 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 regular-season games, resulting in his first appearance at the Pro Bowl.
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The Dolphins selected Tannehill with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. The Titans acquired the signal-caller and a 2019 sixth-round pick from Miami in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round pick and a seventh-round selection.
Tannehill, who has a 49-49 record as a starter, was named the Titans' starting quarterback in Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, replacing former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota.


upi--2020-03-15--NFL players approve new collective bargaining agreement by slim margin

March 15 ( UPI ) -- NFL players narrowly approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the league 's owners , ensuring labor peace through at least 2030 and setting up a 17-game regular season as early as 2021 .
The vote to approve the proposed collective bargaining agreement was close , with the outcome being decided by a slim margin of 60 votes .
Approval of the new CBA required a majority of the players voting .
`` NFL players have voted to approve ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement by a vote tally of 1,019 to 959 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement Sunday .
`` This result comes after a long and democratic process in accordance with our constitution . ''
Cleveland Browns offensive lineman J.C. Tretter , who was elected as the new president of the NFLPA last week , praised the deal 's greater share of revenues and increased post-career benefits .
`` Our members have spoken and the CBA has been ratified , '' Tretter said in a statement .
`` We pick up a greater share of revenues , make significant gains to minimum salaries and increase our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this deal reaches back in an unprecedented way to increase pensions , benefits and make resources available to them .
`` We understand that not all deals are perfect , and we do n't take the gains we wanted , but could n't get , lightly .
We now must unite and move forward as a union .
The interest and passion on the issues that our members have voiced in the past several weeks needs to continue .
Our job is never done and we all must work together as one team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The 10-day voting period , during which any NFL player who paid union dues in the last calendar year was eligible to vote , ended at 11:59 p.m. EDT Saturday .
Before voting began , the NFLPA estimated that about 2,500 players were eligible to vote on the collective bargaining agreement .
The league 's 32 owners voted last month to approve the new deal , leaving the players ' approval as the final step for it to be ratified .
`` We are pleased that the players have voted to ratify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide substantial benefits to all current and retired players , increase jobs , ensure continued progress on player safety , and give our fans more and better football , '' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement .
`` We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the Management Council Executive Committee and the NFLPA leadership , both of whom devoted nearly a year to detailed , good faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive , transformative agreement . ''
The new collective bargaining agreement will clear the way for the NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games to 17 as early as 2021 .
Along with the extension of the regular season , the deal will expand the playoff field from 12 teams to 14 as soon as the upcoming season .
The agreed-upon deal also includes higher minimum salaries , improvements to benefits for current and former players , changes to the league 's drug and discipline policies and expanded rosters and practice squads , all of which will go into effect in the 2020 season .

In a statement released Sunday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he was pleased that players from around the league agreed to the new collective bargaining agreement, which will run through at least 2030. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- NFL players narrowly approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the league's owners, ensuring labor peace through at least 2030 and setting up a 17-game regular season as early as 2021. The vote to approve the proposed collective bargaining agreement was close, with the outcome being decided by a slim margin of 60 votes. Approval of the new CBA required a majority of the players voting. Advertisement
"NFL players have voted to approve ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement by a vote tally of 1,019 to 959," the NFL Players Association said in a statement Sunday. "This result comes after a long and democratic process in accordance with our constitution."
Cleveland Browns offensive lineman J.C. Tretter, who was elected as the new president of the NFLPA last week, praised the deal's greater share of revenues and increased post-career benefits.
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"Our members have spoken and the CBA has been ratified," Tretter said in a statement. "We pick up a greater share of revenues, make significant gains to minimum salaries and increase our post-career benefits. For players past, this deal reaches back in an unprecedented way to increase pensions, benefits and make resources available to them.
"We understand that not all deals are perfect, and we don't take the gains we wanted, but couldn't get, lightly. We now must unite and move forward as a union. The interest and passion on the issues that our members have voiced in the past several weeks needs to continue. Our job is never done and we all must work together as one team to build for a better future."
The 10-day voting period, during which any NFL player who paid union dues in the last calendar year was eligible to vote, ended at 11:59 p.m. EDT Saturday. Before voting began, the NFLPA estimated that about 2,500 players were eligible to vote on the collective bargaining agreement.
The league's 32 owners voted last month to approve the new deal, leaving the players' approval as the final step for it to be ratified.
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"We are pleased that the players have voted to ratify the proposed new CBA, which will provide substantial benefits to all current and retired players, increase jobs, ensure continued progress on player safety, and give our fans more and better football," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
"We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the Management Council Executive Committee and the NFLPA leadership, both of whom devoted nearly a year to detailed, good faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive, transformative agreement."
The new collective bargaining agreement will clear the way for the NFL to expand its regular season from 16 games to 17 as early as 2021. Along with the extension of the regular season, the deal will expand the playoff field from 12 teams to 14 as soon as the upcoming season.
The agreed-upon deal also includes higher minimum salaries, improvements to benefits for current and former players, changes to the league's drug and discipline policies and expanded rosters and practice squads, all of which will go into effect in the 2020 season.


upi--2020-03-15--Donald Trump considering full pardon of Michael Flynn citing missing files

March 15 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he is `` strongly considering '' offering a full pardon to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn .
In a tweet on Sunday , Trump suggested the FBI and Justice Department lost some of Flynn 's records related to his charge of making a false statement to the FBI during his testimony as part of former special counsel Robert Mueller 's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election .
`` So now it is reported that , after destroying his life and the life of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the FBI , working in conjunction with the Justice Department , has `` lost '' the records of General Michael Flynn , '' Trump wrote .
`` How convenient .
I am strongly considering a full pardon ! ''
In September , Flynn 's lawyers said the prosecution was unable to produce an internal Justice Department memo clearing Flynn of being a Russian agent .
A government lawyer on the case , however , declared the claims irrelevant , stating Flynn was not accused of being a Russian agent .
Last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's sentencing hearing originally set for Feb. 27 `` until further order of the court . ''
Flynn originally pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with former Russin ambassador Sergey Kislyak but withdrew the guilty plea on Jan. 14 .
He stated that prosecutors broke an agreement for his cooperation when they requested he receive jail time instead of probation .
Federal prosecutors then filed a motion seeking a delay of several key deadlines in Flynn 's case citing that his request to withdraw his guilty plea may require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the law firm Covington & Burling .

President Donald Trump said Sunday he is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who in January rescinded his guilty plea to lying to the FBI, stating the FBI and Justice Department lost documents related to the case. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
March 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he is "strongly considering" offering a full pardon to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump suggested the FBI and Justice Department lost some of Flynn's records related to his charge of making a false statement to the FBI during his testimony as part of former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Advertisement
"So now it is reported that, after destroying his life and the life of his wonderful family (and many others also, the FBI, working in conjunction with the Justice Department, has "lost" the records of General Michael Flynn," Trump wrote. "How convenient. I am strongly considering a full pardon!"
In September, Flynn's lawyers said the prosecution was unable to produce an internal Justice Department memo clearing Flynn of being a Russian agent.
A government lawyer on the case, however, declared the claims irrelevant, stating Flynn was not accused of being a Russian agent.
Last month, a federal judge indefinitely suspended Flynn's sentencing hearing originally set for Feb. 27 "until further order of the court."
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Flynn originally pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with former Russin ambassador Sergey Kislyak but withdrew the guilty plea on Jan. 14.
He stated that prosecutors broke an agreement for his cooperation when they requested he receive jail time instead of probation.
Federal prosecutors then filed a motion seeking a delay of several key deadlines in Flynn's case citing that his request to withdraw his guilty plea may require additional testimony from his former lawyers at the law firm Covington & Burling.


upi--2020-03-15--Two men charged with using drones to smuggle contraband into N.J. prison

March 15 ( UPI ) -- Two New Jersey men were charged with conspiring to use drones to smuggle drugs and other contraband into a federal prison , the Department of Justice announced .
Nicolo Denichilo , 38 , and Adrian Goolcharran , 35 , were each charged with one count of conspiring to smuggle contraband and to defraud the United States and one count of smuggling contraband into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix , the Justice Department announced Friday .
The conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum fine of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $ 100,000 fine .
Denichilo was arrested on March 12 after federal law enforcement agents learned of a scheduled drone drop and Goolcharran remains at large .
The two men were accused of attempting to smuggle marijuana , steroids syringes , cellphones and cellphone equipment into the prison by using drones to make delivery drops .
`` Goolcharran used cellphones to coordinate the drops with others , including text messaging aerial shots of locations at Fort Dix to better position the drops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department said .
When Denichilo was arrested , officials also found an inmate in the area of the drop inside the prison with 34 cellphones , nine chargers , 51 SIM cards and other equipment .
Agents were also able to seize an SUV near the launch site and found a drone in the back seat .
Agents have seized more than 160 cellphones , 150 sim cards , 74 cellphone batteries and chargers , 35 syringes and two metal saw blades in addition to unspecified amounts of marijuana and steroids from @ @ @ @

Two men were charged with attempting to smuggle drugs, cell phones and other contraband into the Fort Dix correctional facility in New Jersey using drones. Photo courtesy Federal Bureau of Prisons
March 15 (UPI) -- Two New Jersey men were charged with conspiring to use drones to smuggle drugs and other contraband into a federal prison, the Department of Justice announced. Nicolo Denichilo, 38, and Adrian Goolcharran, 35, were each charged with one count of conspiring to smuggle contraband and to defraud the United States and one count of smuggling contraband into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, the Justice Department announced Friday. Advertisement
The conspiracy charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 while the contraband charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Denichilo was arrested on March 12 after federal law enforcement agents learned of a scheduled drone drop and Goolcharran remains at large.
The two men were accused of attempting to smuggle marijuana, steroids syringes, cellphones and cellphone equipment into the prison by using drones to make delivery drops.
"Goolcharran used cellphones to coordinate the drops with others, including text messaging aerial shots of locations at Fort Dix to better position the drops and to discuss weather conditions," the Justice Department said.
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When Denichilo was arrested, officials also found an inmate in the area of the drop inside the prison with 34 cellphones, nine chargers, 51 SIM cards and other equipment. Agents were also able to seize an SUV near the launch site and found a drone in the back seat.
Agents have seized more than 160 cellphones, 150 sim cards, 74 cellphone batteries and chargers, 35 syringes and two metal saw blades in addition to unspecified amounts of marijuana and steroids from intercepted drone drops.