Former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg suspends his presidential campaign. (The New York Times)
Two Syrian Air Force Su-24 jet aircraft are shot down by Turkish Air Force F-16s using air-to-air missiles over the Syria–Turkey border, while a Turkish drone is shot down by Syrian government forces in Idlib. (Reuters) (SOHR) (SOHR)
A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH) COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic confirms its first case. (Dominican Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. (The New York Times)
Florida confirms its first two cases, and Governor Ron DeSantis declares a public health emergency. (WESH)
Greece deploys its military on the border with Turkey to prevent thousands of migrants from entering the European Union, and suspends all asylum applications for a month while also vowing to deport any migrants who enter Greek territory illegally. (The New York Times)
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process The Taliban say there will be no intra-Afghan talks if about 5,000 of their prisoners are not released. (Reuters) The Taliban announce the end of the period of reduction in violence. They say they will not attack foreign troops, but continue their operations against Kabul government troops. According to Belga news agency, it is unclear what the announcement means for the U.S.–Taliban agreement signed on February 29. (Belga via Het Laatste Nieuws)
The Taliban announce the end of the period of reduction in violence. They say they will not attack foreign troops, but continue their operations against Kabul government troops. According to Belga news agency, it is unclear what the announcement means for the U.S.–Taliban agreement signed on February 29. (Belga via Het Laatste Nieuws)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar suspends her presidential campaign, and joins fellow former contenders Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke in announcing their endorsement of Joe Biden. (The New York Times)
European migrant crisis Hellenic Police border guards open fire on migrants attempting to illegally enter Greece by crossing the border from Turkey, killing a Syrian man. (France 24) (Middle East Monitor) The Hellenic Army's IV Army Corps announces a 24-hour snap military drill on the border with Turkey, and warns civilians to stay away from the area. (Anadolu Angency)
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar suspends her presidential campaign, and joins fellow former contenders Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke in announcing their endorsement of Joe Biden. (The New York Times)
The Hellenic Army's IV Army Corps announces a 24-hour snap military drill on the border with Turkey, and warns civilians to stay away from the area. (Anadolu Angency)
COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Federation of Municipalities call for all mayors to remain vigilant with the threat of the coronavirus. (HOY DR)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies. (CNN)
Hellenic Police border guards open fire on migrants attempting to illegally enter Greece by crossing the border from Turkey, killing a Syrian man. (France 24) (Middle East Monitor)
MSNBC political anchor Chris Matthews resigns over criticism of making sexist comments and comparing Bernie Sanders' campaign to the Nazi invasion of France. (The New York Times)
Two dozen more cases are reported in the U.S., bringing the total number of infected Americans to 102. Four deaths also occur in the state of Washington, bringing the total death toll in the U.S. to six. Washington and Florida issue state emergencies. (CNN)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2020 Republican Party presidential primaries Voters in 14 U.S. states and American Samoa go to the polls in this year's Super Tuesday. (Vox) Former Vice President Joe Biden is the night's big winner with victories in ten states, while Senator Bernie Sanders wins four and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wins American Samoa. (CNN)
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the night's big winner with victories in ten states, while Senator Bernie Sanders wins four and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wins American Samoa. (CNN)
President Trump announces he will visit Tennessee on Friday. (Washington Post)
United States tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 Three tornadoes, two at least EF 3 in strength, rip through downtown Nashville and surrounding towns, killing 25 people. (WKRN) (USA Today) The state of Tennessee declares a state of emergency over the outbreak. (WBIR) John C. Tune Airport sustained major damage from the outbreak. (Fox News) President Trump announces he will visit Tennessee on Friday. (Washington Post)
A Syrian Air Force L-39 jet aircraft is shot down by a Turkish Air Force F-16 near the Syria–Turkey border. (SOHR), (RT)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Two people who died in the Seattle area on February 26 are found to have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in the state of Washington to nine. (NPR)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States In an emergency move, its first since 2008, the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate by 0.5%, to a range between 1 and 1.25%. (Yahoo Finance) U.S. stocks extend their drop in response to the cuts. (The Wall Street Journal)
In an emergency move, its first since 2008, the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate by 0.5%, to a range between 1 and 1.25%. (Yahoo Finance)
Two people who died in the Seattle area on February 26 are found to have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in the state of Washington to nine. (NPR)
Voters in 14 U.S. states and American Samoa go to the polls in this year's Super Tuesday. (Vox)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries After a poor performance on Super Tuesday, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suspends his presidential campaign and endorses former Vice President Joe Biden. (Fox News) (Reuters)
After a poor performance on Super Tuesday, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suspends his presidential campaign and endorses former Vice President Joe Biden. (Fox News) (Reuters)
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Afghan peace process The United States Armed Forces says it has carried out its first airstrike against the Taliban since a peace deal was signed in Doha, Qatar. (Al Jazeera)
The National Weather Service reports 11 tornadoes touched down resulting in 25 confirmed deaths. Eighteen people remain unaccounted for. (CNN)
The United States Armed Forces says it has carried out its first airstrike against the Taliban since a peace deal was signed in Doha, Qatar. (Al Jazeera)
United States tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 The National Weather Service reports 11 tornadoes touched down resulting in 25 confirmed deaths. Eighteen people remain unaccounted for. (CNN) 140 buildings were destroyed with thousands damaged. 44,000 people are without electric power. (WAFF)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries After failing to win any states on Super Tuesday, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren suspends her presidential campaign, leaving Hawaii U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the only woman left in the race. (The New York Times) (Reuters)
After failing to win any states on Super Tuesday, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren suspends her presidential campaign, leaving Hawaii U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the only woman left in the race. (The New York Times) (Reuters)
The International Criminal Court overturns on appeal a previous decision to block an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed by U.S. troops, the Taliban and the Afghan government. (BBC News)
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) The International Criminal Court overturns on appeal a previous decision to block an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed by U.S. troops, the Taliban and the Afghan government. (BBC News)
The EF3 tornado that went through Davidson, Wilson, and Smith counties was confirmed on the ground for 53.4 miles (85.9 km), becoming the second longest path a tornado has taken in Tennessee. (Washington Post)
The National Weather Service confirms 13 tornadoes occurred. (USA Today)
The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives passes a bill banning transgender females from women's sports. (Fox News)
2020 Guyanese general election Police in Georgetown, Guyana, surround the nation's election commission after there are accusations that the elections results were altered to help incumbent President David A. Granger win the election. (Reuters)
Police in Georgetown, Guyana, surround the nation's election commission after there are accusations that the elections results were altered to help incumbent President David A. Granger win the election. (Reuters)
United States tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump approves a disaster declaration for all areas affected by the tornadoes. (WSMV Nashville) The National Weather Service concludes the EF3 tornado that went through Davidson, Wilson, and Smith counties in Tennessee was confirmed on the ground for 60.13 miles (96.77 km), becoming the second longest path a tornado has taken in Tennessee. (NWS)
An NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament matchup at the Johns Hopkins University between Yeshiva and WPI is played without spectators after a student at Yeshiva University has tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the first U.S. sporting event to do so over coronavirus concerns. (AP) (ESPN)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia Bhutan confirms its first COVID-19 case. (Hindustan Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Serbia reports its first case. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City The Vatican City reports its first case. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Tulsa County. (The Oklahoman)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Tulsa County. (The Oklahoman)
Florida confirms its first two deaths from the coronavirus. (CBS News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on basketball An NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament matchup at the Johns Hopkins University between Yeshiva and WPI is played without spectators after a student at Yeshiva University has tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the first U.S. sporting event to do so over coronavirus concerns. (AP) (ESPN)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on basketball An NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament matchup at the Johns Hopkins University between Yeshiva and WPI is played without spectators after a student at Yeshiva University has tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the first U.S. sporting event to do so over coronavirus concerns. (AP) (ESPN)
The National Weather Service concludes the EF3 tornado that went through Davidson, Wilson, and Smith counties in Tennessee was confirmed on the ground for 60.13 miles (96.77 km), becoming the second longest path a tornado has taken in Tennessee. (NWS)
Two suicide bombers on a motorcycle detonate their explosives near the United States embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, killing a policeman and wounding five others. (Middle East Eye)
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish)
COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguay reports its first case of COVID-19. (Infobae in Spanish)
The Ministry of Health of Argentina confirmed the country's first death due to COVID-19, a 64-year-old man who had traveled to Paris who also had other health conditions. This marks the first death due to COVID-19 in Latin America. (Infobae in Spanish)
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries California U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Kamala Harris endorses former Vice President Joe Biden in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. (The New York Times) Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson endorses Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. (The New York Times)
California U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Kamala Harris endorses former Vice President Joe Biden in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa self-isolates after a COVID-19 case is confirmed in a school he visited a few days ago. (U.S. News & World Report)
President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa self-isolates after a COVID-19 case is confirmed in a school he visited a few days ago. (U.S. News & World Report)
Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson endorses Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. (The New York Times)
Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in California, COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California. (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Women in Mexico march despite COVID-19 concerns and protests being cancelled in other parts of the world due to concerns over the spread of the disease. (NPR) Women protest femicides in all major cities in Mexico, despite raise of COVID-19 cases. (The Washington Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California, COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut confirms its first case of COVID-19 in Wilton, which is believed to have been contracted during a trip to California. (The New York Times)
Women protest femicides in all major cities in Mexico, despite raise of COVID-19 cases. (The Washington Post)
Black Monday, 2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war Oil prices plummet after Saudi Arabia cut its official selling prices over the weekend. (CNN) Before markets open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures posted a 1,300-point drop due to the coronavirus and a fall in the price of oil. The drop would be the most points the Dow has dropped in a single day. (NBC News) (NBC News) The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummets 1,800 points on opening, 500 points lower than pre-market futures trading. (MSNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Israel In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Israel orders all arrivals from abroad, regardless of country, to self-quarantine. (Times of Israel) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The infection rate is reduced, but South Korean president Moon Jae-in said it was "too early to be optimistic". (The Independent)
Before markets open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures posted a 1,300-point drop due to the coronavirus and a fall in the price of oil. The drop would be the most points the Dow has dropped in a single day. (NBC News) (NBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
In March 2020, the official music video for "Godzilla", Eminem featuring Juice Wrld, was released posthumously in his honor and directed by Cole Bennett. It features cameos from Mike Tyson and Dr. Dre, and has garnered over 750 million views on YouTube.[1]
International military intervention against ISIL Two United States troops are killed in a raid against ISIL in Iraq. (ABC)
Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Al Arabiya)
