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Monday, March 9

A stock market collapse. A cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases docks. A royal family reunion. It's Monday's news.

A very bad day on Wall Street. A promising day for passengers trapped on a cruise ship. And a drama-free day (finally) for the royal family.

It's Ashley with the news you need to know.

But first, take a moment to look at the stars: A big ol' "worm moon" is coming to a sky near you tonight, the first supermoon of the year.

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The stock market came plummeting down

If you haven't checked in on your retirement account today, you might want to sit down before taking a look. The stock market collapsed Monday. The Dow briefly plummeted 2,000 points after a free fall in oil prices sparked fear among investors already worried that the fast-spreading coronavirus could grind the global economy to a halt. To put it into perspective: Just three weeks ago, stocks were at an all-time high. Now, trillions of dollars in stock value have been wiped out – raising fears of a recession.

Does this mean we should all panic? Absolutely not. Stay the course and remain calm, says our finance reporter Jessica Menton. Remember: Cheaper stocks are a good thing for investors over a long-term horizon. Check in on your investments. Some weakness could serve as a buying opportunity.

•	'Oil price war,' coronavirus could drive gas prices below $2 gallon.

Trader Timothy Nick, left, and specialist Michael Pistillo work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 9. U.S. stocks collapsed after a free fall in oil prices and mounting coronavirus cases ratcheted up fear among investors and threatened to snuff out the longest bull market on the very day it was supposed to turn 11.

Richard Drew, AP

It's probably not the best time to go on a cruise

Princess Cruises' Grand Princess finally docked in Oakland, California, on Monday after 21 people on the ship tested positive for coronavirus, including 19 crew members. All American passengers on the ship will be routed to military bases in California, Texas or Georgia for a 14-day quarantine, authorities said. In Florida, passengers on another Princess Cruises ship were kept aboard Monday, pending coronavirus tests for the crew. The Caribbean Princess is under a "no sail order" from the CDC and must remain at anchor off Florida until further notice.

The global coronavirus death toll was at 3,996 Monday, according to Johns Hopkins. The total of confirmed cases surpassed 113,000, including more than 600 cases in the USA.

•	The entire country of Italy is on lockdown to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. The expanded travel restrictions will last until April 3.
•	No hand sanitizer? No problem. New York makes more than 100,000 gallons a week on its own, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
•	Two U.S. lawmakers, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Paul Gosar, are in self-quarantine after interacting with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
•	Schools out for the … TBD: Princeton University said its classes will be entirely online after spring break in response to the coronavirus.

Medical staff prepare to transfer patients infected by COVID-19 from Wuhan No. 5 Hospital to Leishenshan Hospital, the newly built hospital for coronavirus patients, in Wuhan, China, on March 3.

STR, AFP via Getty Images

What everyone's talking about

•	Harvey Weinstein fell and hit his head while trying to walk rather than use his wheelchair in jail.
•	As vehicle sales decline, these 25 cars may disappear the fastest.
•	Petitions for and against canceling Coachella circulate online amid coronavirus concerns.
•	Veteran actor Max von Sydow, known for "The Seventh Seal" and "The Exorcist," died at 90.

Sure looks like one big happy royal family

We've been hearing a lot about the drama within the world's most famous royal clan, but the queen and co. presented a reasonably united front Monday as they gathered for the annual Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey. Those spotted living happily royal after? Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan of Sussex, and Prince William and Duchess Kate of Cambridge. The service was the first all-hands royal get-together since Harry and Meghan, the queen's grandson and his wife, chose to "step back" from being senior working royals. Don't get used to these sightings: It may be the last time we see the royals together in this way for some time.

The "Fab Four" – Prince William, Duchess Kate of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan of Sussex – gather in Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day 2020 service on March 9 in London.

Phil Harris/WPA Pool/Getty Images

These prosecutors aren't horsing around

Federal prosecutors charged 27 racehorse trainers, veterinarians and drug distributors Monday in a series of indictments for allegedly doping horses. Jason Servis, trainer of the notorious Maximum Security, was among those charged. The indictment claims that Servis provided performance-enhancing drugs to "virtually all" of his horses for years, which included more than 1,000 races. Maximum Security drew attention in last May's Kentucky Derby when the horse crossed the finish line first but was disqualified for knocking into another horse and impeding its momentum.

Jason Servis trained Maximum Security, a horse that was disqualified from first place in the Kentucky Derby.

Bill Denver, AP

Real quick

•	A 16-year-old Olive Garden employee involved in an incident of racial discrimination reportedly decided to sue the restaurant.
•	The body of an approximately 1-year-old girl was found with the same clothing Evelyn Boswell was reported wearing, an agent says.
•	Angelina Jolie revealed two of her daughters recently had surgery.
•	Trumaine Johnson's time with the New York Jets is over, in a surprise to absolutely no one.

A message to Playboy: Dolly Parton's beauty is beyond compare

Dolly Parton is 74 going on 21, and we're here for it. As the music icon's 75th birthday approaches, Parton says she has some specific aspirations in mind. "I plan to be on the cover of Playboy magazine again," Parton said in an interview. "I thought it would be such a hoot if they'll go for it – I don't know if they will – if I could be on the cover again, when I'm 75." She noted she could "probably" still wear her original outfit from the 1978 photo shoot (#goals). Parton was the first country singer to pose for the magazine when she landed the 1978 cover wearing the trademark Playboy bunny outfit – ears, bow tie and all. Give the woman the birthday gift she deserves, Playboy.

Dolly Parton performs during the 53rd Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13, 2019.

Larry McCormack, The Tennessean

A break from the news

•	Read this before you send another text: Your phone could make you sick. Clean it.
•	The 5 best Amazon deals you can get Monday.
•	50 famous women who were once Girl Scouts, from Taylor Swift to Katie Couric.