Biden wins big in latest primaries, the U.S. sets up its first “containment area,” and more from Apple News

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It’s March 11, 2020.

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Biden is now the man to beat

Joe Biden won Democratic primaries in Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri and Idaho, marking a complete turnaround of his campaign and putting him on the path to become the nominee. The results underscored his broad appeal within the party’s base: He picked up support from African American and suburban white voters. Apple News Spotlight

Bernie Sanders is leading in Washington and North Dakota, but the momentum that powered his wins in earlier primaries appears to be fading. He declined to make a speech after the disappointing showing, and party insiders are questioning the future of his campaign. McClatchy DC Bureau

The two will square off at Sunday’s debate before next Tuesday’s primaries.

States ramp up their coronavirus fight

As confirmed U.S. cases topped 1,000, preparations were made across the country: New York set up a “containment area,” campaign rallies were cancelled, and some colleges moved classes online. The New York Times

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is still debating how to stimulate the economy in the midst of the outbreak. The president reportedly wants a payroll tax cut, while the Treasury is said to be ready to extend the April 15 tax deadline. The Wall Street Journal

Here’s the most important information on the coronavirus, including fast facts and health tips — all in one place. Apple News Spotlight

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100 Women of the Year

These are the leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes, and artists who defined a century, from 1920 to today. Time

Daily Discoveries

While searching for Roman ruins, archaeologists discovered a Soviet spy radio from the Cold War. Fox News

A woodcut print found in a thrift store turned out to be a piece by Salvador Dalí. NPR

See what Mars actually looks like in NASA’s highest-resolution photo ever. Travel + Leisure

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Vladimir Putin has a plan to stay on as Russia’s president until 2036. Bloomberg

Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will be taped without live audiences due to coronavirus fears. The Washington Post

U.S. Soccer doesn’t want to give the women’s team equal pay, because the men have “more responsibility.” BuzzFeed News

Nigeria is dealing with a viral outbreak that’s deadlier than the coronavirus. Quartz

Google tracked this man’s bike ride past a burglarized home. Then he became a suspect. NBC News

The Last Word

“	If the mayor can get turned away, that would mean anybody can.”

At yesterday’s Missouri primary, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas was turned away from the polls and told he “wasn’t in the system.” The Kansas City Star

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