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Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower amid fears the coronavirus will grow into a significant international health crisis.

Dow Falls Nearly 1,200 Points; Stocks Now In Correction Territory

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday, with major indexes falling 10% below their recent peaks. Investors worry about the economic toll of a widening coronavirus epidemic.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will "assess" his campaign in the coming days and weeks, according to his campaign manager. He suffered another string of big defeats in primaries on Tuesday.

Bernie Sanders Will 'Assess' His Campaign Following More Big Primary Losses

For the third week in a row, former Vice President Joe Biden scored lopsided wins against the Vermont senator and extended a delegate lead that may be impossible for Sanders to surmount.

Bandcamp typically collects 10 to 15% of music and merch sales made through the site, but will waive that share for one day in order to boost profits for artists and labels.

Bandcamp Will Forfeit Its Share Of Sales Friday, Urges Direct Support Of Musicians

A favorite of indie artists and labels, the digital storefront and streaming service announced a one-day plan to boost profits for musicians facing financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic.

An empty Lincoln Center will be a much more common sight over the coming weeks; all its constituent organizations have all closed temporarily due to coronavirus worries.

Performing Arts And Cultural Organizations Close Their Doors Due To Coronavirus

Arts and cultural events and institutions across the country are announcing cancellations and closures, including SXSW in Austin, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

A firefighter coats a bridge with foam as a bushfire burns near Moruya, New South Wales, Australia, on Jan. 25. Wildfires destroyed more than 3,000 homes and razed more nearly 11 million hectares since the summer fires began.

All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say

It's the first time since July that the state has been fire-free. "That's more than 240 days of fire activity" across the country's most populous state, New South Wales Rural Fire Service said.

Health care workers transfer a patient to an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Wash., the long-term care facility where the two people who had posthumous diagnoses of COVID-19 were residents.

9 Coronavirus Deaths Now Reported In Washington State

Two people who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus. They were residents of Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., which is considered to be the site of an outbreak.

Harry Styles: Tiny Desk Concert

The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.

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

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

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.

Rex Orange County: Tiny Desk Concert

Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.

The coronavirus pandemic has closed businesses around the country as the government asks people to stay home.

Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market

New claims for jobless benefits climbed 70,000 to 281,000 last week as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses and left people out of work. It was the highest level since September 2017.

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