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Woody Allen has been accused of sexual abuse by his daughter; he denies the allegations.

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Publisher Drops Woody Allen's Book After Ronan Farrow Objects, Employees Walk Out

7:12pm March 06, 2020

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

On Friday afternoon, Hachette Book Group announced that it would no longer be publishing Allen's memoir. The decision comes after Farrow, who is Allen's son, said he could no longer work with HBG.

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A 2019 marquee in Austin advertises the 2020 edition of SXSW, which was canceled Friday by the city of Austin.

The Show Will Not Go On: Austin Cancels SXSW Because Of Coronavirus

6:41pm March 06, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

"We are devastated to share this news with you," organizers said. " 'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place."

The Justice Department, led by Attorney General William Barr, said Friday that it is formally amending regulations and pushing forward with a plan to collect DNA from immigration detainees.

Trump Administration Poised To Start Collecting DNA From Immigration Detainees

5:25pm March 06, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

The Trump Administration says the policy change will help law enforcement apprehend criminal suspects. Rights advocates describe it as a serious breach of privacy against vulnerable populations.

Tourists wearing respiratory masks visit the Coliseum in Rome on Friday. Italy's coronavirus cases have continued to rise, making it one of the hardest-hit countries.

World News

With Italy's Coronavirus Cases Rising Fast, Rome's Streets Go Quiet

4:51pm March 06, 2020

by Sylvia Poggioli

Almost 200 people have died from COVID-19 in Italy and over 4,000 have tested positive. Though the capital is far from the epicenter in the north, its famed tourist sites are nearly empty.

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什么是新型冠状病毒肺炎: 专为儿童打造的漫画

4:51pm March 06, 2020

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Travelers have lots of new coronavirus-related questions about booking — and canceling — flights.

Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?

4:51pm March 06, 2020

by Adrian Ma

Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.

Emergency response workers load an injured man into an ambulance after an attack Friday in the Afghan capital, Kabul, left more than two dozen people dead.

World News

At Least 32 Dead After Shooting In Kabul; ISIS Group Claims Responsibility

3:31pm March 06, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The attack interrupted a memorial for a Shiite leader that the country's chief executive had been attending. The Taliban, which just signed a peace deal with the U.S., said they were not involved.

Afghan Taliban militants and villagers celebrate the U.S. peace deal Monday in the Alingar district of Laghman Province. The group resumed offensive operations against Afghan security forces this week, ending a partial truce.

Despite Bloody Week In Afghanistan, U.S. Pushes Taliban Peace Talks Forward

3:27pm March 06, 2020

by David Welna

Afghanistan's president is resisting a promised prisoner swap, the Taliban has resumed attacks, but U.S. officials are pushing both sides to sit down for a political settlement to end the war.

Emergency medical technician Justine Berry with Susquehanna Township EMS in Harrisburg, Pa., cleans an ambulance with antimicrobial wipes after a patient has been removed. EMS directors say more cleaning supplies and protective equipment will be vital if

First Responders Are 'Trying To Stay Ahead' Of Coronavirus

2:58pm March 06, 2020

Emergency service workers on the frontlines of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak are learning as they go how to keep their communities — and themselves — safe.

President Donald Trump speaks with a Putnam County rescue worker as he tours the damage left by the tornadoes in Cookeville, Tenn.

National

'We Love Them': Trump Tours And Consoles Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee

2:34pm March 06, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

At least 24 people died and dozens more were injured in the storms across the state earlier this week. On Friday, the president visited some of the hardest-hit areas with a message of hope.