The Newport Oregon Police Department is advising their citizens not to call 911 because they ran out of toilet paper. The department posted the advisory on their Facebook page, along with some alternatives to toilet paper… It’s hard to believe that we even have to post this. Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper. You will survive without our assistance. In fact, history offers many other options for you in your time of need if you cannot find a roll of your favorite soft, ultra plush two-ply citrus scented tissue. Seamen used old rope and anchor lines soaked in salt water. Ancient Romans used a sea sponge on a stick, also soaked in salt water. We are a coastal town. We have an abundance of salt water available. Sea shells were also used. Then, of course, there are always alternatives to toilet paper. Grocery receipts, newspaper, cloth rags, lace, cotton balls, and that empty toilet paper roll sitting on the holder right now. Plus, there are a variety of leaves you can safely use. Mother Earth News magazine will even tell you how to make your own wipes using fifteen different leaves. When all else fails, you have magazine pages. Start saving those catalogs you get in the mail that you usually toss into the recycle bin. Be resourceful. Be patient. There is a TP shortage. This too shall pass. Just don’t call 9-1-1. We cannot bring you toilet paper. 😂 #lol

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More than 4,660 people have been infected and at least 86 have died of the virus in the US

This table shows the public health measures which nine major cities have taken - or not taken - to stop the spread of coronavirus. Some have been imposed by national or regional governments. In some cases, there have been partial bans (shown in orange), for example in Berlin where bars are closed but restaurants can remain open if they enforce a 5ft safety distance. The figures for Paris, Los Angeles and Rome include cases from the wider regions which surround them

An inmate facing execution Wednesday in the Texas death chamber for killing his family won a reprieve due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday stayed John William Hummel’s execution for 60 days “in light of the current health crisis and the enormous resources needed to address the execution.” Hummel, 44, was on death row for fatally stabbing of his pregnant wife, Joy Hummel, 45, and fatally bludgeoning his father-in-law, Clyde Bedford, 57, with a baseball bat in 2009. Evidence showed he also used the bat to beat to death his 5-year-old daughter Jodi Hummel. However, he was only convicted of capital murder in the deaths of his wife and father-in-law. Prosecutors said he killed his family so he could woo a woman he met at a convenience store.

— More chaos inside French Markets.

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Cellphone video shows violent clash between two diners at IHop possibly located in St Mary’s County, Maryland. #brawl

Two men pleaded guilty today to the 2015 murder of Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galvez, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced, NBC Los Angeles reported. Half-brothers Steven Knott, 22, and Jeremy Anthony Alvarez, 25), both of Montebello, entered guilty pleas , admitting the murder and multiple charges arising from a seven-victim crime spree between September 17 and November 18, 2015 in the cities of South Gate, Montebello, Bellflower, Paramount and Downey. Knott pleaded guilty to one count each of first-degree murder and attempted robbery. He faces a term of 50 years to life in state prison as a result of the plea. Alvarez pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and attempted robbery for the murder of Galvez and faces 30 years to life in prison.

Two Atlanta police officers were grazed by bullets in a deadly shootout with a gunman near Piedmont Park on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The gun battle stretched several blocks in front of the park, from the area of 10th Street to The Prado, according to Maj. Michael O'Connor. A total of six officers were involved before one fired the fatal round, he said.