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Wednesday, March 4

South Korean soldiers in protective gear disinfect the Eunpyeong district against the coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 4 in Seoul. The South Korean government raised the coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as cases rise.

Coronavirus price hikes are making everyone mad. A new Democratic frontrunner has emerged. Alex Trebek opened up about depression. It's Wednesday's news.

While some people price-gouge customers frantically shopping for coronavirus supplies ($44.25 Clorox wipes?!), others aren't out to make a buck. This sweet 95-year-old man has been "working" at 7-Eleven for decades. He's paid in coffee and bananas. Oh, humanity.

It's Ashley with the news everyone is talking about.

But first, bring a plus one: A college student brought a llama wearing a full-on tuxedo to his sister's wedding, keeping a years-old promise.

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How much would you spend on a bottle of Purell?

California announced its first coronavirus death Wednesday – the first outside Washington state – bringing the U.S. death toll to 11 as Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. As the coronavirus spreads, many Americans stock up on supplies to prepare for an extended stay at home. Along with face masks and sanitizing wipes, alcohol-based sanitizing gel has been one of the most in-demand items as coronavirus fears sparked panic buying that left store shelves bare. (Reminder: Experts warn against panic buying and hoarding.) That brought complaints of price gouging: A two-pack of Purell 12-ounce bottles was marked up to $149. My colleague Kelly Tyko has a better alternative: Make homemade hand sanitizer.

•	Members of the House and Senate came to a compromise deal that will provide roughly $8 billion to combat coronavirus in the USA.
•	Seriously, wash your hands: The best way to wash your hands to help prevent diseases.
•	Risk to the elderly: The Washington state nursing home outbreak raises concerns.

Shoppers worried about coronavirus are stocking up on toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other supplies even though supply chain experts say there's no need.

Ryan Ozawa via Storyful

Young people, where you at? 👀

A new front-runner emerged in the Democratic race. Former Vice President Joe Biden came roaring back on Super Tuesday, winning 10 of the 15 contests (including the latest, Maine, according to The Associated Press) and interrupting the big Dem energy that seemed to be powering Sen. Bernie Sanders toward the party's presidential nomination. One thing that may have contributed to Sanders' losses? Many young voters didn't show up to vote.

Though the Democratic race is hardly over, it is for one candidate: Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Biden.

Side note: Don't mess with Jill Biden. 👇

Former Vice President Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, right, watches as his wife Jill Biden, center, blocks a protester from arriving on stage during an primary night rally in Los Angeles on March 3, 2020.

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What everyone's talking about

•	The Dixie Chicks are back after 14 years.
•	Mick Jagger says heart surgery was "really easy."
•	Climate change worsened Australia's catastrophic wildfires, a new study says.

A day after brutal Nashville tornadoes, 22 are missing

Thousands of residents were without power Wednesday in Tennessee, hampering efforts to locate more than 20 people missing from devastating tornadoes that killed at least 25 and damaged homes, businesses, schools and churches across four counties. Emergency responders fear more victims may be trapped in basements or under debris. National Weather Service survey teams indicated that the damage in Nashville and Wilson County to the east was inflicted by a tornado of at least EF-3 intensity, with wind speeds up to 165 mph, the agency said.

Law enforcement personnel look through debris March 4 in Cookeville, Tenn., after a tornado touched down.

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Alex Trebek opens up about 'depression' after cancer diagnosis

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is celebrating a milestone in his health battle. "The one-year survival rate for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer patients is 18%," Trebek shared Wednesday on the "Jeopardy!" social media accounts. "I'm very happy to report I have just reached that marker." The TV icon announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. "I'd be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one," he said, and there were days when depression made him "wonder if it really was worth fighting on." Trebek said he "quickly" brushed aside those negative thoughts, guided by the positivity from family, friends, fans and his own faith.

Real quick

•	Ikea recalls 820,000 dressers at risk of tipping over and crushing small children.
•	New York Islanders Johnny Boychuk needed 90 stitches after he was caught in the face by a skate.
•	Virginia became the first state in the South to ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children.
•	Kim Kardashian visited the White House, thanking President Trump for commuting sentences of "three really deserving women."

A deeply divided Supreme Court debates abortion

Abortion returned to the Supreme Court on Wednesday after a four-year hiatus and the addition of two associate justices named by President Donald Trump, who predicted in 2016 his election would lead to the reversal of Roe v. Wade. The issue was familiar: Should Louisiana be allowed to insist that doctors performing abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals? After an hour's debate that divided the court's conservative and liberal justices, it appeared the result would be less of a revolution than abortion opponents had hoped.

A break from the news

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•	The most beautiful natural wonder in every state, from Lake Tahoe to Niagara Falls.
•	Get out some tissues: Watch this groom see full color for first time on his wedding day.