A defining moment for the coronavirus fight, Harvey Weinstein faces a life behind bars, and more from Apple News

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It’s March 12, 2020.

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Coronavirus disruption gets real

President Trump announced a 30-day ban on visitors from most of Europe in an attempt to curb the outbreak. American citizens and their families, legal residents of the U.S., and U.K. nationals are exempt. The move came after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Apple News Spotlight

The Dow entered a bear market, meaning shares on the index fell 20% from recent highs. U.S. stocks had been on an unprecedented streak since 2009, and investors now worry the period of growth could come to an end. “It’s kind of a 9/11 feeling, rather than a financial crisis feeling,” said one trader. The Wall Street Journal

The NBA suspended its season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus. The NCAA said its March Madness tournament will go ahead, but without any fans. ESPN

Tom Hanks revealed he and his wife, Rita Wilson, have also been infected. The 63-year-old actor announced on Instagram that they are in Australia and being monitored by health officials. As for Daniel Radcliffe: He confirmed he does not have the virus, after a hoax tweet made the rounds. People

Harvey Weinstein will serve 23 years in prison after being convicted in New York of sex crimes. The disgraced Hollywood mogul, whose misconduct sparked the #MeToo movement, is 67 — meaning he could spend the rest of his life in jail. Weinstein also faces separate lawsuits in California. Los Angeles Times

Bernie Sanders says he’s staying in the race. The former Democratic front-runner is facing questions about his prospects following lackluster primary performances. Sanders acknowledged he's trailing in the polls, and signalled he’ll start to pressure Joe Biden to consider more progressive positions. The Hill

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The Big Plastic Cover-Up

How U.S. oil companies and soda giants helped create our garbage crisis — and kept it secret for decades. Rolling Stone

Wait, What?

A driver was pulled over with expired license plate tags … from 1997. He says he’s been busy. CNN

A huge lion was spotted in a town in Spain. It turned out to be a dog with an unusual haircut. People

A man who wants to teach pole dancing and conspiracy theories could end up with the GOP nomination for the Texas State Board of Education. The Wall Street Journal

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

These underlying conditions make the coronavirus worse, and they’re surprisingly common. National Geographic

Why are Alaskans trying to recall their governor? The New Yorker

This little self-driving boat is changing the way we search for shipwrecks. The Verge

Splenda and other artificial sweeteners might make you fatter and sicker, according to a new study. The Washington Post

Drug traffickers and bank robbers keep posting clues to their crimes on Facebook. Quartz

The Last Word

“	My girlfriend does think I’m crazy, but she is reluctantly on board, no pun intended.”

Some people see the prospect of a deadly virus and a 14-day quarantine and run far away; others see the deal of a lifetime. Meet the people who are still planning cruise-ship vacations. The Daily Beast

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