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Latest on global search for coronavirus vaccine: 1st US candidate set for Phase 2; WHO tracks 8 efforts; Pfizer tests in humans

As the all-out effort for a vaccine accelerates, USA TODAY is rounding up some of the week's most notable developments.

      




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McEnany is off to a shameless start at Trump's White House, but she's better than nothing

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is dishonoring her position. But her press briefings establish a record on which to judge Donald Trump.

      




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Looking for toilet paper, disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizer? Try bartering on Facebook and Nextdoor

Welcome to the real sharing economy. Friends and neighbors set up trades on Facebook and Nextdoor for household essentials like toilet paper, eggs and bread.

      




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Amid COVID-19 delays, football helmet outfitters face production logjam that threatens start of prep, youth seasons

Football Helmet companies will have tight deadlines to recondition, recertify and redistribute helmets needed for youth and high school programs.

      




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What we know about community where Ahmaud Arbery was shot: 911 caller reported 'black guy' on property

Local officials say the community is shocked that racism could have fueled the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

      




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Coronavirus updates: White House pushes for airport screenings; judge rules Kentucky churches can hold services; World cases near 4 million

The world is nearing 4 million cases of the coronavirus. More COVID-19 news Saturday.

      




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CDC scientists overruled in White House push to restart airport fever screenings for COVID-19

Airport temperature screenings mark latest discord between Trump administration and CDC over federal coronavirus response and science of public health

      




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Staying Apart, Together

It's hard right now. ☹️

      




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Voting rights march kicks off month of Art & Soul performances

Art & Soul celebrates African-American art and artists in Indiana. The event coincides with Black History Month.

      




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Artists Evan and Radie Steiner fell insta-love through Instagram. Now they're married.

An Indianapolis photographer met a New Jersey painter on Instagram because they liked each other's work. Now they're married and run an art business.

      




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'Frankenstein' and Mary Lincoln: Here's Indiana Repertory Theatre's 2020-2021 season

Indiana Repertory Theatre's new plays include Mary Lincoln's reclusiveness, 'Fahrenheit 451' and a celebration of Indianapolis' bicentennial.

      




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For Indy concert company, coronavirus presents puzzle of postponed and rescheduled dates

Efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 translate into a financial challenge for nearly everyone connected to the production of live music.

      




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The $440 million nonprofit arts industry expects major damage. Here's how to help.

Indianapolis' nonprofit arts sector supports about 30,000 jobs. The closures forced by coronavirus are causing damage to theaters, artists and more.

      




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A group is giving arts workers $500. It has enough money for at least 450 more to apply.

Musicians, artists and other creatives who live in Central Indiana can get $500 each through a coronavirus relief program worth almost $400,000.

      




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Indianapolis Contemporary art museum shuts down, citing economic damage from coronavirus

Indianapolis Contemporary is closing permanently, almost a year after changing its name and a few months after hiring a new executive director.

      




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Indy art historian's 'You Are an Artist' book supplies ideas, and readers supply effort

Indianapolis art historian Sarah Urist Green presents more than 50 do-it-yourself projects in 'You Are an Artist' book

       




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How 2 Hoosiers are helping artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic

Here's how two Hoosiers are helping feed local artists and creatives impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

       




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Here's how Indianapolis artists impacted by coronavirus can get help

Artists who wish to apply for a free food box can visit the websites or social media pages of Gravesco Pottery or Urban Awareness Gardens.

       




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Nuvo founder tells supporters publication will cease operations

After ending print publication in 2019 and moving to online nonprofit model, Nuvo will cease operations.

       




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Here's why you'll see colorful 'smoke' coming from an Old Northside chimney on Friday

You can see this art in person while you social distance. The Harrison Center will send colorful "smoke" from its historic chimney for the first time.

       




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Arts venues will be among the last to reopen and must overcome some of the toughest hurdles

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

       




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Black History: Famed Indiana artists have a shared heritage at Manual High School

William Edouard Scott and John Wesley Hardrick both studied under famed Impressionist painter Otto Stark at Manual High School.

      




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Is this lockdown worth the risk, says RICHARD MADELEY



THE RISKS of lockdown are threatening to become greater than the risk of catching the coronavirus.The blunt instrument of social and economic shutdown may soon begin to bludgeon more people to death than the microscopic bug it is meant to protect us from.




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Expert’s advice doesn’t add up, says RICHARD MADELEY



PROFESSOR Neil "do as I say, not as I do" Ferguson has had a bad week, which he brought entirely on himself.




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Letters: Impoverished Hoosiers need financial assistance to support families

Lawmakers should support SB 111 as an investment to make Indiana families stronger now and in the future, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Downtown apartment fire with $500,000 in damage ruled accidental

The fire broke out on the roof of the 800 Cap Apartments, 800 N. Capitol Ave., at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, IFD Battalion Chief Rita Reith said.

       




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How large gatherings are hurting the coronavirus fight

The death of a 16-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet in Indianapolis is a dramatic example of how large gatherings are hurting the coronavirus fight and leading to increased violence in the city.

       




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IMPD targets illegal parties where virus may spread. One, some fear, ended a girl's life.

A bullet struck 16-year-old Nya Cope in the head just a short distance from a gathering that attracted large groups to an east side parking lot.

       




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Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's northeast side

Indianapolis Metro police are investigating after a man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound or wounds on the city's north east side.

       




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Butler Insider video: Bulldogs have backcourt for March

It was vintage Kamar Baldwin against Xavier

      




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Kamar Baldwin becomes fourth Butler player on All-Big East first team

Bulldogs senior capped a stellar conference season with a game-winning shot and 36 points against Xavier

      




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Butler 2010 rewind: Mack attack and 3s allowed Dawgs to overtake UTEP

Shelvin Mack made six of his seven 3s in the second half and scored 25 points, leading the No. 5 seeded Bulldogs over No. 12 Texas-El Paso

      




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How a canoe trip started Butler basketball's comeback year

Before any Kamar Baldwin buzzer-beaters, the Butler Bulldogs laid groundwork for a historic season.

      




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'Bigger than life': Butler star Ted Guzek's son on the importance of his HOF induction

Ted Guzek, the son of 1957 Butler All-American Ted Guzek, remembers his father and explains the meaning of his Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame induction.

      




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Butler 2010 rewind: Bulldogs out-tough Spartans to reach title game

The Bulldogs reached the title game with a 52-50 victory over Michigan State

      




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NCAA said spring-sport seniors can get extra year. One school says they can't. Why it might not be alone.

Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez announced his school will not submit waivers for spring-sport seniors to regain a year of eligibility.

       




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What Rob Reiner said on the red carpet at the Heartland Film Festival

Reiner directed the movie "LBJ," which was being screened at the film festival.

      




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7 movies made in Mexico are focus of Heartland mini-festival

"Cultural Journey: Mexico" is sequel to India-themed event presented last summer by Heartland Film.

       




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Indianapolis 500: 'Thor' actor Chris Hemsworth will wave green flag

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth will wield green flag, not Thor's hammer, at 2018 Indianapolis 500.

       




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Chris Hemsworth will wave green flag at Indy 500

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth will wield green flag, not Thor's hammer, at 2018 Indianapolis 500.

       




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'Sick as I had ever felt': Indiana first responders adjust as some start to get COVID-19

All across Indiana, first responders are getting sick from the novel coronavirus, even as agencies strengthen precautions.

       




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This non-essential business owner had to close, so he started bottling hand sanitizer instead

When coronavirus precautions forced Shadi Khoury's non-essential business, Indy E Cigs, to stop production, he began bottling hand sanitizer instead.

       




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Fishers announces coronavirus recovery plan, would become 3rd city with health department

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced Thursday that the city will seek to establish its own health department.

       




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Two more Lou Malnati's Pizzeria locations are headed to Indy's north side

In March, Lou Malnati's confirmed its first location opening in Indianapolis. Now one is set for Carmel and another for Broad Ripple.

       




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Hamilton Town Center begins to reopen as coronavirus-related restrictions start to ease

Some stores opened today, some will open soon at Hamilton Town Center. Each store has its safety precautions ready, shoppers work to stay safe, too.

       




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Carmel partners with company to test residents' feces for coronavirus

How many people have coronavirus in Carmel? The city soon may soon get a better picture — by testing residents' feces.

       




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NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America' features some of IndyCar's best moments last decade

In NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America', IndyCar fans will get to see some of the most exciting races from the series' last decade.

      




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Robert Wickens ready for return to IndyCar competition: 'This is really just Step 1 of 100'

It may not be out on the asphalt, but Robert Wickens is energized to be back competing against the IndyCar paddock this weekend.

      




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Robert Wickens happy with return to IndyCar grid: 'It felt, in a way, like the real thing'

It may have been a virtual race, but for Robert Wickens, Saturday's iRacing Challenge was a major step in his return to IndyCar racing.

      




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Dale Earnhardt on (virtual) IndyCar debut Saturday: 'Trying to keep myself out of trouble'

Though he's been heavily into iRacing in recent years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had never ventured into the world of IndyCar. This week, he's gotten a heavy dose.