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Desperate to stop virus’ spread, countries limit travel

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Police manned checkpoints in quarantined towns, guests were confined to their rooms in a hotel in the Canary Islands, governments issued travel warnings and more flights were suspended Tuesday as officials desperately sought to stop the seemingly inevitable spread of a new virus.

Asian shares extend losses after Dow drops more than 1,000

(AP) - Shares are mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street suffered its worst session in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumping more than 1,000 points on fears that a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken the world economy.

‘A new day’: Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs Monday in what his foes hailed as a landmark moment for the legal system and a long-overdue reckoning for the man vilified as the biggest monster of the #MeToo era.

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Flea fest to benefit local group

The Friends Helping Friends Event Center is used to host benefits to help support those in need throughout the community. Like any other business, it takes money to keep the place operating. Members of the center have come together to find a way to help raise needed funds to cover maintenance and upkeep for the building, while helping local vendors sell their products.

Looking for Love?

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WELSH - The animal shelter here just moved in three new residents after the weekend. All three are now available for adoption.

Give it up for good

NEW ORLEANS – After the revelry of non-stop Mardi Gras celebrations, many people, regardless of their faith, tend to want to give up something for Lent, so they can strive to be the best person they can be. Some people give up alcohol, some give up red meat, some give up sugar, some give up chocolate, and others take the 40 days of the Lenten season to try to end their nicotine addiction.

Fly Guy

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A male harrier, also known as the “grey ghost,” was spotted gliding above fields off La. 380 on a rainy day. Share your pictures of Mother Nature for possible publication by emailing images and brief descriptions to editor@ jenningsdailynews.net.

Ash Wednesday begins Lenten season

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Catholics around the area will now focus their attention to the 40-day period known as lent. Ash Wednesday marks the onset of the 40-day period of fasting and abstinence. Also known as the “Day of Ashes”, so called because on that day, Catholic faithful have their heads marked with ashes in the shape of a cross.

New alliance emerges between House, Senate leaders

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Beyond the dozens of new faces shaking up the Louisiana Legislature, an unusual spirit of collaboration between the new House speaker and Senate president could rework lawmaking dynamics across the entire four-year term of state government.