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1 U.K. to review social distancing: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a review of the government’s 2-meter (6.5feet) social distancing rule, saying a falling number of coronaviru­s cases gives the government “more margin for maneuver” in easing the guideline. Johnson said “probably” fewer than 1 in 1,000 people now have the virus, lowering the chance of coming in contact with someone who’s infected.

2 Actor Rajput dies: Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Mumbai, India, residence Sunday, police and media reports said. Mumbai police spokespers­on Pranaya Ashok said details were being investigat­ed. Rajput made his Bollywood debut in 2013 in “Kai Po Che,” based on the book by Chetan Bhagat.

3 Gas prices rise: The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose 11 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.16 per gallon. The highest average price in the nation for regular-grade gas is $3.11 per gallon in Honolulu. The lowest average is $1.69 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The average price of diesel is $2.55, the same as two weeks ago.

4 Congressma­n loses primary: Freshman Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., who drew criticism from within his party for presiding over a same-sex wedding, lost the GOP nomination to Bob Good, a former Liberty University fundraiser. Riggleman is the first of 73 candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump this cycle to lose an election.

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