Tuesday, 30 June 2020

NPR News: 'Not Your Old-School Aryan Nation Guy': Army Case Highlights Evolving Threat

'Not Your Old-School Aryan Nation Guy': Army Case Highlights Evolving Threat
Federal prosecutors say Army Pvt. Ethan Melzer tried to conspire with neo-Nazis and jihadists to ambush his own unit. Researchers say "hybrid" motivations are part of today's extremist threat.

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NPR News: Protester Knocked Down By Buffalo Police Leaves The Hospital Nearly One Month Later

Protester Knocked Down By Buffalo Police Leaves The Hospital Nearly One Month Later
Martin Gugino suffered a fractured skull after being shoved backward by officers at a protest against police violence on June 4. The 75-year-old will continue his recovery at an undisclosed location.

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NPR News: EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It

EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea.

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NPR News: Have A Corn Dog: Fair Food Without The Fair

Have A Corn Dog: Fair Food Without The Fair
In Western Pennsylvania, fair food vendors serve up the funnel cakes outside the fair grounds.

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NPR News: EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It

EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea.

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NPR News: Afghan Interpreter Who Saved U.S. Troops Gets American Citizenship

Afghan Interpreter Who Saved U.S. Troops Gets American Citizenship
Janis Shinwari, an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, grabbed a rifle in the heat of battle and saved U.S. troops in 2008. Twelve years later, he became a U.S. citizen.

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NPR News: This Reverse Parade Will Allow July Fourth Revelry From A Social Distance

This Reverse Parade Will Allow July Fourth Revelry From A Social Distance
The pandemic pushed one community in suburban Cincinnati to get creative about its July Fourth festivities.

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NPR News: Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

Is Remote Work Here To Stay?
A new study shows that about half of the entire workforce is now remote. The case for why "this portends a much bigger shift in the economy."

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NPR News: Mississippi Health Officer: People's Actions Lead To COVID-19 Case Spikes

Mississippi Health Officer: People's Actions Lead To COVID-19 Case Spikes
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs about the state's drastic uptick in coronavirus cases. Some hospitals' ICU's are on the edge of capacity.

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NPR News: News Brief: Coronavirus Testing, Russian Bounties, China Enacts Security Law

News Brief: Coronavirus Testing, Russian Bounties, China Enacts Security Law
NPR analyzes COVID-19 testing with Harvard researchers. Did the president know Russia was offering to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops? And, China enacts law asserting control over Hong Kong.

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NPR News: Pence Trips To Swing States Ease GOP Concerns About Trump Reelection

Pence Trips To Swing States Ease GOP Concerns About Trump Reelection
Vice President Mike Pence has had an aggressive travel schedule focusing on battleground states for the fall. Republican voters in those states say they find Pence's presence reassuring.

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NPR News: Suspect In Golden State Killings Pleads Guilty To More Than A Dozen Murders

Suspect In Golden State Killings Pleads Guilty To More Than A Dozen Murders
Ex-police officer Joseph DeAngelo pleaded guilty to a series of rapes and murders that terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s. The scope of his crimes is staggering, prosecutor Thien Ho said.

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NPR News: In Louisiana Case, Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights Advocates A Victory

In Louisiana Case, Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights Advocates A Victory
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring doctors who perform abortions have hospital admitting privileges. We examine the implications for states with similar laws.

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NPR News: States Which Do Mail-In Voting Are Confident The System Works

States Which Do Mail-In Voting Are Confident The System Works
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kim Wyman, the Republican secretary of state for Washington state, about Attorney General Bill Barr contradicting her on the security of mail-in ballots.

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NPR News: News Brief: Coronavirus Testing, Russian Bounties, China Enacts Security Law

News Brief: Coronavirus Testing, Russian Bounties, China Enacts Security Law
NPR analyzes COVID-19 testing with Harvard researchers. Did the president know Russia was offering to pay Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops? And, China enacts law asserting control over Hong Kong.

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NPR News: As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History

As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History
Neo-Nazis and skinhead groups have been a constant threat, and for years L.A. County officials — in collusion with sheriff's deputies — have discriminated against Black people in Section 8 housing.

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NPR News: China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong

China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong
Despite fierce international criticism and opposition in Hong Kong, Beijing's rubber-stamp legislature passed a law allowing the mainland to impose security measures in the former British colony.

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NPR News: China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong

China Enacts Security Law, Asserting Control Over Hong Kong
Despite fierce international criticism and opposition in Hong Kong, Beijing's rubber-stamp legislature passed a law allowing the mainland to impose security measures in the former British colony.

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Monday, 29 June 2020

India Bans Nearly 60 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok and WeChat


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Coronavirus Live Updates: States Pause Plans to Reopen as Cases Soar


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NPR News: Arizona Issues New Shutdown Order As Coronavirus Cases Spike

Arizona Issues New Shutdown Order As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Gov. Doug Ducey, citing thousands of new cases in the state, issued an order shutting down bars, theaters, gyms and water parks for at least 30 days.

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NPR News: With Big Summer Films Delayed, AMC Theatres Puts Off U.S. Reopening

With Big Summer Films Delayed, AMC Theatres Puts Off U.S. Reopening
The largest U.S. movie chain is resuming operations at approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30, two weeks later than previously announced. It's matching delays by movie producers.

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NPR News: WHO Chief On COVID-19 Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'

WHO Chief On COVID-19 Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'
Speaking at a briefing in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "We all want this to be over. We all want to get on with our lives. But the hard reality is this is not even close to being over."

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NPR News: Senators Call For Investigation Of States' Nursing Home Policies During Pandemic

Senators Call For Investigation Of States' Nursing Home Policies During Pandemic
Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley and Greg Walden question some states' requirement that nursing homes accept COVID-19-positive patients from hospitals.

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NPR News: WHO Chief On COVID-19 Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'

WHO Chief On COVID-19 Pandemic: 'The Worst Is Yet To Come'
Speaking at a briefing in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "We all want this to be over. We all want to get on with our lives. But the hard reality is this is not even close to being over."

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NPR News: For Navajo Nation In Arizona, The Election Process Is Complicated And Problematic

For Navajo Nation In Arizona, The Election Process Is Complicated And Problematic
Voting in Indian Country has long been challenging, often due to lack of official street addresses on reservations. Now the push for mail-in balloting because of COVID-19 is exacerbating the issue.

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NPR News: Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights A Victory In Louisiana Case

Supreme Court Hands Abortion-Rights A Victory In Louisiana Case
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals, citing the court's adherence to precedent, to invalidate a law that required abortion providers to have hospital admitting.

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NPR News: Some Of China's Freed Labor Activists Start New Lives, But State Pressure Lurks

Some Of China's Freed Labor Activists Start New Lives, But State Pressure Lurks
At least 15 Chinese workers' rights advocates who were rounded up in recent years have been released from detention, some taking on new identities and jobs, on condition that they abandon activism.

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NPR News: The Wild Card For An In-Person Fall: College Student Behavior

The Wild Card For An In-Person Fall: College Student Behavior
College reopening plans all rely on one thing: students following the rules. Some experts worry that's too big of an ask.

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NPR News: Some Of China's Freed Labor Activists Start New Lives, But State Pressure Lurks

Some Of China's Freed Labor Activists Start New Lives, But State Pressure Lurks
At least 15 Chinese workers' rights advocates who were rounded up in recent years have been released from detention, some taking on new identities and jobs, on condition that they abandon activism.

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NPR News: Gunmen Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange In Karachi

Gunmen Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange In Karachi
The attack occurred Monday morning as people were arriving for work. Unknown militants attacked the country's stock exchange in the commercial capital, Karachi.

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NPR News: Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak

Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.

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NPR News: Gunmen Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange In Karachi

Gunmen Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange In Karachi
The attack occurred Monday morning as people were arriving for work. Unknown militants attacked the country's stock exchange in the commercial capital, Karachi.

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NPR News: Russia Reportedly Offered Bounties To Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops

Russia Reportedly Offered Bounties To Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops
NPR's Noel King talks to Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima about bounties the Russian government is reported to have offered the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.

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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Curve, Russian Bounties, 'White Power' Tweet

News Brief: COVID-19 Curve, Russian Bounties, 'White Power' Tweet
Coronavirus curve trends upward as cases surge. Reports indicate Russia paid Taliban-linked militias to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. And, critics say Trump fuels racism for political purposes.

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NPR News: Russia Reportedly Offered Bounties To Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops

Russia Reportedly Offered Bounties To Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops
NPR's Noel King talks to Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima about bounties the Russian government is reported to have offered the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.

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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Curve, Russian Bounties, 'White Power' Tweet

News Brief: COVID-19 Curve, Russian Bounties, 'White Power' Tweet
Coronavirus curve trends upward as cases surge. Reports indicate Russia paid Taliban-linked militias to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. And, critics say Trump fuels racism for political purposes.

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NPR News: U.K. Universities, Including Cambridge, To Welcome Students Back In The Fall

U.K. Universities, Including Cambridge, To Welcome Students Back In The Fall
Britain's Cambridge University plans to teach large lectures online, but will hold seminars and tutorials in person with social distancing — in the aim that everyone will come to campus.

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NPR News: Last State Flag With Confederate Battle Emblem On It To Be Changed

Last State Flag With Confederate Battle Emblem On It To Be Changed
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mississippi State Sen. Derrick Simmons, a Democrat, after lawmakers in that state voted on Sunday to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag.

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NPR News: Florida Scientist Says She Was Fired For Not Manipulating COVID-19 Data

Florida Scientist Says She Was Fired For Not Manipulating COVID-19 Data
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rebekah Jones, a scientist who was fired from Florida's health department, who is now publishing a coronavirus dashboard of her own to track the state's COVID-19 cases.

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NPR News: As Coronavirus Cases Spike, California's Early Gains Are Coming Undone

As Coronavirus Cases Spike, California's Early Gains Are Coming Undone
California's new COVID-19 cases have hit a record high and hospitalizations are up. A state that issued early stay-at-home orders is now struggling to regain control of the virus.

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NPR News: Social Distancing, Masks Help New York Keep COVID-19 Cases Down

Social Distancing, Masks Help New York Keep COVID-19 Cases Down
Until recently, New York was the epicenter of the nation's coronavirus crisis. The state locked down hard and now has numbers many other states might envy.

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NPR News: Anti-Columbus Sentiment Rocks Ohio City Named After The Explorer

Anti-Columbus Sentiment Rocks Ohio City Named After The Explorer
Statues of Christopher Columbus are being dismantled, torn down or removed in cities across the country. That's the case in a city that's named after him.

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NPR News: U.K. Universities, Including Cambridge, To Welcome Students Back In The Fall

U.K. Universities, Including Cambridge, To Welcome Students Back In The Fall
Britain's Cambridge University plans to teach large lectures online, but will hold seminars and tutorials in person with social distancing — in the aim that everyone will come to campus.

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Sunday, 28 June 2020

Coronavirus Live Updates: The Global Death Toll Now Tops 500,000


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With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90


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NPR News: Hasan Minhaj On Police Brutality, COVID-19 And The 6th Season Of 'Patriot Act'

Hasan Minhaj On Police Brutality, COVID-19 And The 6th Season Of 'Patriot Act'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with comedian Hasan Minhaj about the topics he's been tackling on the latest season of his show, Patriot Act, on Netflix.

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NPR News: Far-Right Group Pranked: 'Dude, Is This Like A Bad Impression Of Borat?'

Far-Right Group Pranked: 'Dude, Is This Like A Bad Impression Of Borat?'
The actor and serial prankster Sacha Baron Cohen is suspected of infiltrating a far-right group's rally in Washington state over the weekend.

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NPR News: Black Progressive Candidates Win Support In Primary Elections

Black Progressive Candidates Win Support In Primary Elections
President Trump retweeted and then deleted a video that shows a supporter yelling "white power" at a protester in a retirement community in Florida.

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NPR News: Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy

Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy
Thailand has been relatively successful at containing the spread of the coronavirus. Many say it's due in no small part to Thailand's universal health care system.

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NPR News: Interview With The Director Of 'Welcome To Chechnya'

Interview With The Director Of 'Welcome To Chechnya'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David France, director of the new movie Welcome to Chechnya, about the persecution of gay, lesbian and trans people in the Russian republic.

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NPR News: Justice Department Charges 4 Over Attempt to Topple Andrew Jackson Statue In D.C.

Justice Department Charges 4 Over Attempt to Topple Andrew Jackson Statue In D.C.
The men are accused of trying to tear down the monument in Lafayette Park, near the White House. President Trump promises to prosecute such cases to the fullest extent of the law.

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NPR News: COVID-19 Cases Top 10 Million Worldwide

COVID-19 Cases Top 10 Million Worldwide
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million on Sunday, with more than 2.5 million in the U.S. Health officials estimate the actual case count could be much higher.

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NPR News: COVID-19 Cases Top 10 Million Worldwide

COVID-19 Cases Top 10 Million Worldwide
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million on Sunday, with more than 2.5 million in the U.S. Health officials estimate the actual case count could be much higher.

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NPR News: Brazil's Maracana Stadium Mark's 70th Anniversary, But COVID-19 Is Spoiling The Party

Brazil's Maracana Stadium Mark's 70th Anniversary, But COVID-19 Is Spoiling The Party
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made Rio de Janeiro's famed Maracana soccer stadium a field for his battle to reopen the country despite the mounting coronavirus caseload and deaths.

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NPR News: Global Economy Far Worse Off Than Previously Thought, IMF Predicts

Global Economy Far Worse Off Than Previously Thought, IMF Predicts
The International Monetary Fund forecasts that economies hit by COVID-19 are in more trouble than previously forecasted. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Jim Zarroli speak with the IMF's Gita Gopinath.

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NPR News: Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?

Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?
"State and local governments have really quite broad authority" to mandate the use of face masks during a pandemic, says the head of American University's Health Law and Policy Program, Lindsay Wiley.

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NPR News: Brazil's Maracana Stadium Mark's 70th Anniversary, But COVID-19 Is Spoiling The Party

Brazil's Maracana Stadium Mark's 70th Anniversary, But COVID-19 Is Spoiling The Party
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made Rio de Janeiro's famed Maracana soccer stadium a field for his battle to reopen the country despite the mounting coronavirus caseload and deaths.

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NPR News: Global Economy Far Worse Off Than Previously Thought, IMF Predicts

Global Economy Far Worse Off Than Previously Thought, IMF Predicts
The International Monetary Fund forecasts that economies hit by COVID-19 are in more trouble than previously forecasted. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Jim Zarroli speak with the IMF's Gita Gopinath.

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NPR News: In Colombia, Tax-Free Holidays Lead Critics To Decry 'COVID Friday'

In Colombia, Tax-Free Holidays Lead Critics To Decry 'COVID Friday'
Seeking ways to boost to its economy, Colombia has set aside three tax-free shopping days this summer. Critics fear they could become super spreader events for the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer

Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer
Writers and activists around the world share stories of those who have died from COVID-19 — in Colombia, Senegal, Pakistan, the Philippines and many other nations.

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NPR News: As The Country Reexamines Statues And Symbols, The VA Resists A Gender-Neutral Motto

As The Country Reexamines Statues And Symbols, The VA Resists A Gender-Neutral Motto
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a male-focused motto that some veterans and lawmakers say needs updating.

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NPR News: NYC To Crack Down On Mystery Fireworks That Are Fraying Nerves And Disrupting Sleep

NYC To Crack Down On Mystery Fireworks That Are Fraying Nerves And Disrupting Sleep
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has formed a task force aimed at halting the illegal sale of fireworks that have prompted thousands of complaints.

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NPR News: One Of Democrats' Top Senate Recruits Stumbles Amid Protests

One Of Democrats' Top Senate Recruits Stumbles Amid Protests
While former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is still seen as having an edge in his state's Senate primary, recent and past comments about race have dampened enthusiasm for him among some voters.

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NPR News: In Colombia, Tax-Free Holidays Lead Critics To Decry 'COVID Friday'

In Colombia, Tax-Free Holidays Lead Critics To Decry 'COVID Friday'
Seeking ways to boost to its economy, Colombia has set aside three tax-free shopping days this summer. Critics fear they could become super spreader events for the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer

Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer
Writers and activists around the world share stories of those who have died from COVID-19 — in Colombia, Senegal, Pakistan, the Philippines and many other nations.

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NPR News: 1 Fatally Shot, 1 Injured At Park Where Protesters Gathered For Breonna Taylor

1 Fatally Shot, 1 Injured At Park Where Protesters Gathered For Breonna Taylor
Shots were fired at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky., Saturday night. Demonstrators have gathered at the park for weeks to protest the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

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Saturday, 27 June 2020

How the World Missed Covid-19’s Silent Spread


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Coronavirus Live Updates:The Threat of Symptomless Cases Was Dismissed at Great Cost


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NPR News: Mississippi Lawmakers Clear Path To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag

Mississippi Lawmakers Clear Path To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag
Mississippi state lawmakers cleared the path for legislation to remove and redesign the 126-year-old state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem. The governor said he will sign it.

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NPR News: Princeton To Remove Woodrow Wilson's Name From Public Policy School

Princeton To Remove Woodrow Wilson's Name From Public Policy School
Princeton trustees voted to remove Wilson's name from the School of Public and International Affairs. The board said, "Wilson's racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake."

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NPR News: Global Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 500,000

Global Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 500,000
Global deaths stand at over 496,000 on Saturday, with almost 10 million confirmed infections. The U.S. saw the highest number of daily confirmed cases this week — over 45,000 reported on Friday.

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NPR News: Global Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 500,000

Global Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 500,000
Global deaths stood at over 496,000 on Saturday, with almost 10 million confirmed infections. The U.S. saw the highest number of daily confirmed cases this week — 45,000 reported on Friday.

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NPR News: After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System

After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with former health insurance executive Wendell Potter about the differences between U.S. and Canadian health systems highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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NPR News: Lockdown, Safety Measures Bear Success In Italy

Lockdown, Safety Measures Bear Success In Italy
Due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in several U.S. states, the European Union is preparing to restrict visitors from the United States next month.

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NPR News: Why A History Professor Says 'Racist' Emancipation Memorial Shouldn't Come Down

Why A History Professor Says 'Racist' Emancipation Memorial Shouldn't Come Down
Protesters want to remove the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Yale history professor David Blight about why he thinks the memorial should stay up.

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NPR News: Black Doctors Say Pandemic Reveals Enduring Racial Inequity Medicine Alone Cannot Fix

Black Doctors Say Pandemic Reveals Enduring Racial Inequity Medicine Alone Cannot Fix
Three African American ER physicians in Washington, D.C., recount experiences on their wards, where Black patients make up the vast majority of the city's COVID-19 fatalities.

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NPR News: Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases

Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, the CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact a surge in COVID-19 cases is having on rural hospitals.

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NPR News: After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System

After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with former health insurance executive Wendell Potter about the differences between U.S. and Canadian health systems highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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NPR News: Lockdown, Safety Measures Bear Success In Italy

Lockdown, Safety Measures Bear Success In Italy
Due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in several U.S. states, the European Union is preparing to restrict visitors from the United States next month.

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NPR News: Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake 'Mask Exempt' Cards

Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake 'Mask Exempt' Cards
The department says the public should ignore the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the "Freedom to Breath Agency," which is neither a federal nor a state agency.

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NPR News: For Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, Presidential Power Has Gone Too Far

For Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, Presidential Power Has Gone Too Far
In an interview with NPR's Michel Martin, the democratic senator lamented the imbalance in power between the branches of government. He hopes Congress will reassert its authority.

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NPR News: 'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In CA Prison Alarms Health Officials

'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In CA Prison Alarms Health Officials
Doctors warn that a fast-moving outbreak at San Quentin, California's oldest prison, may hurt the wider community and health care system.

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NPR News: Gravediggers Give Glimpse To The Severity Of COVID-19 In Kabul

Gravediggers Give Glimpse To The Severity Of COVID-19 In Kabul
Kabul's cemeteries are hiring more grave diggers and they're preparing burial spots in advance to deal with a rush of COVID-19 victims.

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NPR News: 'A Most Beautiful Thing' Tells Of The First U.S. All-Black High School Rowing Team

'A Most Beautiful Thing' Tells Of The First U.S. All-Black High School Rowing Team
In A Most Beautiful Thing, Arshay Cooper shares the story of how he, and others from rival gang neighborhoods on Chicago's West Side, found their way to crew — and each other.

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NPR News: Gravediggers Give Glimpse To The Severity Of COVID-19 In Kabul

Gravediggers Give Glimpse To The Severity Of COVID-19 In Kabul
Kabul's cemeteries are hiring more grave diggers and they're preparing burial spots in advance to deal with a rush of COVID-19 victims.

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NPR News: New York City Celebrates 50 Years Of Pride Parades

New York City Celebrates 50 Years Of Pride Parades
The city's first parade celebrating LGBTQ identity took place a year after the Stonewall Uprising. Due to COVID-19, this year's event is virtual, featuring a 24-hour line up of global performances.

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Friday, 26 June 2020

NPR News: Judge Orders ICE To Free Detained Immigrant Children Because Of COVID-19

Judge Orders ICE To Free Detained Immigrant Children Because Of COVID-19
The scathing order issued Friday said the Trump administration had failed to provide even the most basic health protections for children and their families.

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E.U. Plans to Bar Most U.S. Travelers When Bloc Reopens


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Coronavirus Live Updates: Pence Defends U.S. Response as New Cases Hit Another Record


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NPR News: Minneapolis Council Moves To Defund Police, Establish 'Holistic' Public Safety Force

Minneapolis Council Moves To Defund Police, Establish 'Holistic' Public Safety Force
Under the plan, the existing police would be largely replaced with "a department of community safety and violence prevention," which will prioritize a "public health-oriented approach."

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NPR News: Florida Smashes Coronavirus Case Record: Nearly 9,000 Positive Cases on Thursday

Florida Smashes Coronavirus Case Record: Nearly 9,000 Positive Cases on Thursday
Florida suspends consumption of alcohol at bars as the state's daily coronavirus count reaches nearly 9,000 — smashing the earlier record set on Wednesday of 5,000.

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NPR News: These Are The Minneapolis Activists Leading The Push To Abolish The Police

These Are The Minneapolis Activists Leading The Push To Abolish The Police
It took less than two weeks after George Floyd's killing for Minneapolis City Council members to pledge to end the police department. But activists had been laying the groundwork for years.

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NPR News: Montana Tribe Hoping to Finally Increase Coronavirus Testing

Montana Tribe Hoping to Finally Increase Coronavirus Testing
The pandemic has exposed disparities in healthcare among people of color, and tribal communities are among the hardest hit. The state is trying to change that with free mass testing.

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NPR News: Texas Gov. Orders Bars To Close, Reduces Restaurant Seating As COVID-19 Cases Surge

Texas Gov. Orders Bars To Close, Reduces Restaurant Seating As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Greg Abbott imposed the state's first significant rollback on reopening yet in an executive order issued Friday morning. The day before, Texas reported a record 5,996 new coronavirus cases.

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NPR News: California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'

California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'
In another first-in-the-nation move to address climate change, California will require automakers to sell electric trucks. That could curb air pollution from the nation's growing logistics industry.

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NPR News: NYPD Officer Is Charged With Strangulation In Alleged Chokehold

NYPD Officer Is Charged With Strangulation In Alleged Chokehold
An NYPD officer has pleaded not guilty after allegedly using a chokehold Sunday on a man in Rockaway, Queens.

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NPR News: A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?

A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?
How many people helped make your morning coffee? A.J. Jacobs set out to thank them—from the farmer to the barista and everyone in between—and discovered the list was much longer than he thought.

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NPR News: 'We No Longer Wish For Much': People Of Wuhan Share Stories Of Loss And Survival

'We No Longer Wish For Much': People Of Wuhan Share Stories Of Loss And Survival
Meet some of the people in China who lived through the start of the coronavirus pandemic. They have not forgotten the weeks of isolation, fear and heartbreak.

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NPR News: A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?

A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?
How many people helped make your morning coffee? A.J. Jacobs set out to thank them—from the farmer to the barista and everyone in between—and discovered the list was much longer than he thought.

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NPR News: 'We No Longer Wish For Much': People Of Wuhan Share Stories Of Loss And Survival

'We No Longer Wish For Much': People Of Wuhan Share Stories Of Loss And Survival
Meet some of the people in China who lived through the start of the coronavirus pandemic. They have not forgotten the weeks of isolation, fear and heartbreak.

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NPR News: 2nd Deadliest Ebola Outbreak In History Declared Over

2nd Deadliest Ebola Outbreak In History Declared Over
Just as Congo was about to celebrate the eradication of Ebola in one of the biggest ever outbreaks, the virus has cropped up elsewhere in the country.

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NPR News: Parisians To Elect New Mayor Sunday

Parisians To Elect New Mayor Sunday
The election for the high-profile post of mayor of Paris takes place in France this weekend, and for the first time the top three candidates are women.

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NPR News: House Vote Friday Would Make D.C. The 51st State. Trump And The Senate Say No

House Vote Friday Would Make D.C. The 51st State. Trump And The Senate Say No
The Democrats who control the House want to make a political point with a vote expected to confer statehood on the District of Columbia. The GOP opposes it.

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NPR News: A Look At The COVID-19 Vaccine Landscape

A Look At The COVID-19 Vaccine Landscape
Some of the technology behind coronavirus vaccine development dates back to the first vaccines; other techniques are much newer. Here are some of the approaches.

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NPR News: U.S. Soldier Charged In Plot To Attack Own Unit

U.S. Soldier Charged In Plot To Attack Own Unit
A U.S. soldier is charged with passing military secrets to a white supremacist group in Europe. Prosecutors say the soldier plotted an ambush of his own unit.

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NPR News: News Brief: AG Barr Defends Actions, COVID-19 Vaccine Status, U.S Soldier Charged

News Brief: AG Barr Defends Actions, COVID-19 Vaccine Status, U.S Soldier Charged
Attorney General William Barr says he is responsible for DOJ actions. COVID-19 research has yielded 16 vaccine candidates. And, a U.S. soldier was charged in a plot to attack his own unit.

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NPR News: For Hospice Physician, Patient Care Means Walking 'The Path With Them'

For Hospice Physician, Patient Care Means Walking 'The Path With Them'
A doctor who treats terminally ill patients talks with his daughter about caring for people with COVID-19.

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NPR News: 2nd Deadliest Ebola Outbreak In History Declared Over

2nd Deadliest Ebola Outbreak In History Declared Over
Just as Congo was about to celebrate the eradication of Ebola in one of the biggest ever outbreaks, the virus has cropped up elsewhere in the country.

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NPR News: Parisians To Elect New Mayor Sunday

Parisians To Elect New Mayor Sunday
The election for the high-profile post of mayor of Paris takes place in France this weekend, and for the first time the top three candidates are women.

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NPR News: U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases

U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases
Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.

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Thursday, 25 June 2020

NPR News: Colorado Gov. Appoints Special Prosecutor To Reopen Probe Of Elijah McClain Death

Colorado Gov. Appoints Special Prosecutor To Reopen Probe Of Elijah McClain Death
Gov. Jared Polis said the 23-year-old's death in Aurora police custody is a "truly exceptional case where widely reported facts are not addressed in any current investigation."

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NPR News: Illinois Cautiously Reopens Zoos, Fitness Centers And Movie Theaters Friday

Illinois Cautiously Reopens Zoos, Fitness Centers And Movie Theaters Friday
But state officials say the threat of COVID-19 remains strong and they need to continue wearing facemasks and social distancing.

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NPR News: NASA Names Headquarters After Mary Jackson, Its First Black Female Engineer

NASA Names Headquarters After Mary Jackson, Its First Black Female Engineer
The agency will name its Washington, D.C., headquarters after the pioneering scientist whose Space Race-era contributions gained recognition in the 2016 film Hidden Figures.

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NPR News: COVID-19 Infection Rate In Rio's Favelas Far Exceeds Official Count, A New Study Says

COVID-19 Infection Rate In Rio's Favelas Far Exceeds Official Count, A New Study Says
The number of people infected by the coronavirus in some of Brazil's poorest and most vulnerable neighborhoods could be 30 times higher than the officially registered count, according to researchers.

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NPR News: COVID-19 Infection Rate In Rio's Favelas Far Exceeds Official Count, A New Study Says

COVID-19 Infection Rate In Rio's Favelas Far Exceeds Official Count, A New Study Says
The number of people infected by the coronavirus in some of Brazil's poorest and most vulnerable neighborhoods could be 30 times higher than the officially registered count, according to researchers.

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NPR News: Eiffel Tower Reopens In Paris, After A 3-Month Shutdown

Eiffel Tower Reopens In Paris, After A 3-Month Shutdown
It was the Paris landmark's longest closure since World War II. But it's still not fully open – for now, visitors will need to take the stairs.

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NPR News: Eiffel Tower Reopens In Paris, After A 3-Month Shutdown

Eiffel Tower Reopens In Paris, After A 3-Month Shutdown
It was the Paris landmark's longest closure since World War II. But it's still not fully open – for now, visitors will need to take the stairs.

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NASA, Partner Space Agencies Amass Global View of COVID-19 Impacts

In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) have joined forces to use the collective scientific power of their Earth-observing satellite data to document planet-wide changes in the environment and human society.

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NPR News: Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Life In 2017 Oregon Train Attack

Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Life In 2017 Oregon Train Attack
Jeremy Christian, convicted of two counts of murder for the stabbings on a Portland light rail train, will serve life without parole. Prosecutors say he was motivated by white supremacist ideology.

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NPR News: Will Reopening Plans Change As COVID-19 Cases Spike In Sunbelt States?

Will Reopening Plans Change As COVID-19 Cases Spike In Sunbelt States?
Governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas are under pressure to do something as coronavirus cases rapidly rise. We check in with reporters in those states to see if policies are being modified.

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NPR News: News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform

News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform
Coronavirus cases surge in Texas. As more young people contract COVID-19, colleges plan to welcome students back this fall. Capitol Hill lawmakers want to vote on police reform. Where do things stand?

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NPR News: Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak

Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.

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NPR News: Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns

Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns
Nations that are heavily dependent on tourism are trying to walk a fine line between the need to reopen their beaches and resorts and the risk of importing more cases of the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'

Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'
Some 30,000 child soldiers fought for South Korea during the Korean War, which began on this date 70 years ago. Some of the child soldiers say they never received the recognition they deserved.

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NPR News: California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate

California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate
In another move to address climate change, California wants automakers to sell more electric trucks. That includes electric big rigs, which are just starting to hit the road.

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NPR News: On The COVID-19 Campaign Trail, Montana's Gov. Steve Bullock May Be Getting A Boost

On The COVID-19 Campaign Trail, Montana's Gov. Steve Bullock May Be Getting A Boost
He has been praised for his handling of the pandemic, which is becoming a key issue in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Steve Daines. Montana now has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in the U.S.

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NPR News: Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns

Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns
Nations that are heavily dependent on tourism are trying to walk a fine line between the need to reopen their beaches and resorts and the risk of importing more cases of the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'

Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'
Some 30,000 child soldiers fought for South Korea during the Korean War, which began on this date 70 years ago. Some of the child soldiers say they never received the recognition they deserved.

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Decades-Old Soviet Studies Hint at Coronavirus Strategy


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NPR News: Journalists File Bias Complaint Against L.A. Times, As Editor Promises Change

Journalists File Bias Complaint Against L.A. Times, As Editor Promises Change
On Wednesday L.A. Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine pledged greater diversity and sensitivity. Yet in court, L.A. Times journalists allege longstanding bias against Blacks, Hispanics and women.

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Wednesday, 24 June 2020

NPR News: 3 Children's Home Staffers Charged In Death Of 16-Year-Old

3 Children's Home Staffers Charged In Death Of 16-Year-Old
The former employees allegedly sat on Cornelius Fredericks' chest and legs for about 12 minutes. When he became unresponsive, employees at the home waited another 12 minutes to call for help.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Cases Near Record Level as Virus Surges in South and West


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NPR News: Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites

Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites
Federal officials say the sites have been closing or transferring to state or local control because it's more efficient to run testing that way.

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NPR News: With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans

With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans
Governors in several southern and western states are delaying their timelines, citing increases in cases and hospitalizations.

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NPR News: Survey: Women Are Rethinking Having Kids As They Face Pandemic Challenges

Survey: Women Are Rethinking Having Kids As They Face Pandemic Challenges
A survey from the Guttmacher Institute finds that roughly one-third of women say they plan to delay having children, or have fewer, even as they are experiencing difficulty obtaining contraception.

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NPR News: Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears

Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears
Organizers say "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."

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NPR News: EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases

EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Chief among the criteria for easing restrictions: the epidemiological situation "should be as good as or better than in the EU," a spokesperson tells NPR.

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NPR News: Unrest In Madison Overnight Leaves Statues Toppled, State Senator Injured

Unrest In Madison Overnight Leaves Statues Toppled, State Senator Injured
A Democratic State Senator was assaulted after snapping a photo of protests. The unrest was sparked by the arrest of a Black man after he brought a bat and bullhorn into a restaurant.

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NPR News: EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases

EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Chief among the criteria for easing restrictions: the epidemiological situation "should be as good as or better than in the EU," a spokesperson tells NPR.

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NPR News: 'The Computer Got It Wrong': How Facial Recognition Led To A False Arrest In Michigan

'The Computer Got It Wrong': How Facial Recognition Led To A False Arrest In Michigan
Robert Williams says his driver's license photo was incorrectly matched with a wanted suspect. He says he was arrested and detained. Though the case was dropped, Williams says its effect is lasting.

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NPR News: Crews Begin Removal Of John C. Calhoun Statue In South Carolina

Crews Begin Removal Of John C. Calhoun Statue In South Carolina
Crowds gathered as crews began to take down the statue of the former vice president early Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the Charleston City Council unanimously voted for its removal.

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NPR News: Leaders Want Internet Ban Lifted In Rohingya Area As COVID-19 Misinformation Spreads

Leaders Want Internet Ban Lifted In Rohingya Area As COVID-19 Misinformation Spreads
Advocates are urging Myanmar to lift internet restrictions in the war torn Rakhine state, where the world's longest internet shutdown has more than a million people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NPR News: Powerful Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico
A 7.4 earthquake centered along the coast of Mexico's Oaxaca state killed at least five people, damaged buildings and rattled nerves across a wide swath of Mexico and into Guatemala.

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NPR News: COVID-19 Is Bad For Business For Water Utilities, But Consumers May Benefit

COVID-19 Is Bad For Business For Water Utilities, But Consumers May Benefit
Water utilities were already struggling before the pandemic shutdown, and now some smaller ones worry they may not survive. But that might actually be good for customers.

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NPR News: Trump Campaign Rethinks Strategy After Low Attendance At Tulsa Rally

Trump Campaign Rethinks Strategy After Low Attendance At Tulsa Rally
People in President Trump's orbit agree: the empty seats at the Tulsa rally were a disaster. Concern about the state of the campaign is building, and the campaign is reassessing what comes next.

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NPR News: Confederate Flag Ban At Marine Corps Opens Up Wider Conversation On Racism

Confederate Flag Ban At Marine Corps Opens Up Wider Conversation On Racism
The Marine Corps recently banned the confederate flag on military bases. It was the first step toward what the marine corps commandant called a difficult conversation about racism in the corps.

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NPR News: House Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On How Politics Influenced The DOJ

House Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On How Politics Influenced The DOJ
NPR's David Greene talks to law professor Jonathan Turley about the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Justice Department's alleged politicization under Attorney General William Barr.

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NPR News: Author James McBride Sees Hope In Recent Activism For Racial Justice

Author James McBride Sees Hope In Recent Activism For Racial Justice
In the midst of a pandemic, protests and racial unrest, best-selling author James McBride tells NPR's It's Been A Minute he is hopeful that Americans can come together.

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NPR News: Obama and Biden Raise $7.6 Million In Massive Virtual Fundraiser

Obama and Biden Raise $7.6 Million In Massive Virtual Fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden held a virtual fundraiser together Tuesday. Biden has recently started to out-raise President Trump.

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NPR News: News Brief: DOJ Attorneys Testify, Trump Rethinks Campaign, MLB Returns

News Brief: DOJ Attorneys Testify, Trump Rethinks Campaign, MLB Returns
Two DOJ attorneys will testify before a House Panel today. Trump's campaign is reassessing after poor turnout at his Tulsa rally. And, the MLB will return for a shortened season.

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NPR News: Leaders Want Internet Ban Lifted In Rohingya Area As COVID-19 Misinformation Spreads

Leaders Want Internet Ban Lifted In Rohingya Area As COVID-19 Misinformation Spreads
Advocates are urging Myanmar to lift internet restrictions in the war torn Rakhine state, where the world's longest internet shutdown has more than a million people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NPR News: Powerful Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico
A 7.4 earthquake centered along the coast of Mexico's Oaxaca state killed at least five people, damaged buildings and rattled nerves across a wide swath of Mexico and into Guatemala.

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Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Sweden Tries Out a New Status: Pariah State


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NPR News: Trump Appointees Join Census Bureau; Democrats Concerned Over Partisan 'Games'

Trump Appointees Join Census Bureau; Democrats Concerned Over Partisan 'Games'
Some Democrats are calling new political appointments at the federal government's largest statistical agency a Trump administration attempt to interfere with the 2020 census.

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NPR News: Deadly Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico

Deadly Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck mid-morning off the Pacific coast near the beach resort of Huatuco. The quake was felt in several states and triggered seismic alarms in Mexico City.

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Kills at Least 4


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NPR News: Deadly Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico

Deadly Earthquake Rattles Southern Mexico
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck mid-morning off the Pacific coast near the beach resort of Huatuco. The quake was felt in several states and triggered seismic alarms in Mexico City.

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NPR News: NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Was Not The Target Of A Hate Crime, FBI Says

NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Was Not The Target Of A Hate Crime, FBI Says
"After a thorough review of the facts and evidence surrounding this event, we have concluded that no federal crime was committed," FBI officials said in a statement, Tuesday.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Texas Sets Another Record as Governor Urges Residents to Stay Home


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NPR News: Why There's A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools

Why There's A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools
In most states, Black students are more likely to be arrested at school, and according to one expert, "There isn't much evidence indicating that police officers in schools make schools safer."

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NPR News: Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy

Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy
A blockbuster new study digs into the economics of the pandemic.

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NPR News: Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy

Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy
A blockbuster new study digs into the economics of the pandemic.

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NPR News: Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy

Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy
A blockbuster new study digs into the economics of the pandemic.

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NPR News: Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'

Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.

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NPR News: News Brief: Trump Trip To Arizona, Primary Elections, Gene-Editing Patient

News Brief: Trump Trip To Arizona, Primary Elections, Gene-Editing Patient
President Trump travels to Arizona to talk about his southern border wall. Five states hold primary elections. And, an update on the first U.S. patient to get treatment from a gene-editing technique.

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NPR News: Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'

Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.

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NPR News: Protests Over Syria's Economy Threaten Assad's Hold On Power

Protests Over Syria's Economy Threaten Assad's Hold On Power
Syrian President Bashar Assad –- with Russian and Iranian help –- has weathered nearly a decade of armed uprisings, but his hold on power faces new threats as Syria's battered economy collapses.

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NPR News: Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day

Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day
Russia's President Putin has turned the Soviet Union's costly victory over Nazi Germany into a substitute for a national ideology. A 75th anniversary parade planned for May is now set for Wednesday.

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NPR News: India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Nearly Every Day

India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Nearly Every Day
India has ended its coronavirus lockdown. Social media is flooded with pleas for COVID-19 tests and hospital beds. The virus is surging — collapsing the country's health system.

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NPR News: Saudi Officials Announces This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'

Saudi Officials Announces This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.

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NPR News: Colorado Voters Could Decide Which Party Will Control The U.S. Senate.

Colorado Voters Could Decide Which Party Will Control The U.S. Senate.
Next week, Colorado voters will pick the Democrat to challenge GOP Sen. Cory Gardner. Former Gov. John Hickenlooper was the party's first choice for the nomination, but his campaign has hit snags.

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NPR News: Should Statues Of Figures With Complicated Histories Be Removed?

Should Statues Of Figures With Complicated Histories Be Removed?
David Greene talks to Manisha Sinha, professor of American history at the University of Connecticut, about the recent toppling of non-Confederate statues like those of George Washington.

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NPR News: The Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: Aviation Wrestles With Decades-Old Problem

The Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: Aviation Wrestles With Decades-Old Problem
The helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others in January has highlighted a decades-old problem in aviation: pilots continuing flights into bad weather rather than landing.

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NPR News: Protest Arrests Led To Surge Of Bail Fund Donations: Impact Could Be Long Lasting

Protest Arrests Led To Surge Of Bail Fund Donations: Impact Could Be Long Lasting
Nonprofits that bail people out of jail have seen a massive influx in donations as people support protesters. And because of how the funds work, that money could keep circulating well into the future.

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NPR News: Saudi Officials Announces This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'

Saudi Officials Announces This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.

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NPR News: Protests Over Syria's Economy Threaten Assad's Hold On Power

Protests Over Syria's Economy Threaten Assad's Hold On Power
Syrian President Bashar Assad –- with Russian and Iranian help –- has weathered nearly a decade of armed uprisings, but his hold on power faces new threats as Syria's battered economy collapses.

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NPR News: Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day

Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day
Russia's President Putin has turned the Soviet Union's costly victory over Nazi Germany into a substitute for a national ideology. A 75th anniversary parade planned for May is now set for Wednesday.

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NPR News: India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Nearly Every Day

India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Nearly Every Day
India has ended its coronavirus lockdown. Social media is flooded with pleas for COVID-19 tests and hospital beds. The virus is surging — collapsing the country's health system.

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NPR News: Jackson Statue Near White House Still Standing After Protesters Fail To Topple It

Jackson Statue Near White House Still Standing After Protesters Fail To Topple It
The statue of the seventh president mounted on a rearing horse sits on a tall pedestal in Lafayette Square. Police fired chemical agents to clear the square of protesters.

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Monday, 22 June 2020

NPR News: Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants

Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants
As Spain lifted its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona found alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats.

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NPR News: Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants

Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants
As Spain lifted its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona found alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats.

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NPR News: NYPD Suspends Officer Over Using Apparent Chokehold During Arrest

NYPD Suspends Officer Over Using Apparent Chokehold During Arrest
Video shows an officer using an apparent chokehold on a man who had been shouting invective at passersby and police. Chokeholds have been banned in New York City since 1993.

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NPR News: Minnesota Police Reforms Stumble In Legislature

Minnesota Police Reforms Stumble In Legislature
Minnesota legislators have adjourned a special session without passing any of the police reform proposals they debated after the killing of George Floyd. The partisan differences prevented a deal.

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NPR News: NASCAR Fans React To A Noose Left In Bubba Wallace's Garage

NASCAR Fans React To A Noose Left In Bubba Wallace's Garage
A noose was found in the garage of NASCAR's only black driver in the top circuit Sunday. And a delayed race at Talladega Monday became the first real test of NASCAR's ban of the Confederate flag.

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NPR News: Reasons Behind U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's Firing

Reasons Behind U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's Firing
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrea Bernstein, a co-host of the Trump Inc. podcast for WNYC, about what led to the firing of Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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NPR News: 'Facebook Groups Are Destroying America': Researcher On Misinformation Spread Online

'Facebook Groups Are Destroying America': Researcher On Misinformation Spread Online
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with internet disinformation researcher Nina Jankowicz about her argument that "Facebook groups are destroying America."

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NPR News: 'Problems Bigger Than Bon Appétit': How Food World Struggles With Structural Racism

'Problems Bigger Than Bon Appétit': How Food World Struggles With Structural Racism
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alex Abad-Santos, a senior writer for Vox, about a lack of diversity among chefs, writers and reviewers in the food world.

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NPR News: White House Defends Trump's Use Of Racist Term To Describe Coronavirus

White House Defends Trump's Use Of Racist Term To Describe Coronavirus
The president over the weekend used a racist term to describe the deadly coronavirus pandemic during a campaign rally to cheers from those in the audience.

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NPR News: Trump Administration Labels 4 More Chinese News Outlets 'Foreign Missions'

Trump Administration Labels 4 More Chinese News Outlets 'Foreign Missions'
The State Department's new listing of Chinese media escalates a tit-for-tat scrap over journalists that kicked off earlier in the year.

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NPR News: Thailand To Reopen After Recording No New Coronavirus Cases In Nearly A Month

Thailand To Reopen After Recording No New Coronavirus Cases In Nearly A Month
Thailand was the first country outside of China to record a coronavirus case. Now, it is set to reopen after having slightly over 3,100 cases and recording no new infections in nearly a month.

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NPR News: Rayshard Brooks's Public Viewing Underway In Martin Luther King Jr.'s Church

Rayshard Brooks's Public Viewing Underway In Martin Luther King Jr.'s Church
Brooks' death on June 12 added to the fury and anger already felt by demonstrators protesting against systemic racism and police brutality in Atlanta and across the nation.

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NPR News: California Hits New High In COVID-19 Hospitalizations

California Hits New High In COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Officials attribute at least part of the rise to a decline in social distancing as people venture out into the world again. The majority of new cases are in Southern California and the Central Valley.

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NPR News: Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases

Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
Florida has passed 100,000 COVID-19 infections. It's one of a handful of states that's seeing a surge of record daily high cases. The governor says the jump is because of increased testing.

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NPR News: Johnson & Johnson To Stop Selling 2 Lines Of Skin-Lightening Products Popular In Asia

Johnson & Johnson To Stop Selling 2 Lines Of Skin-Lightening Products Popular In Asia
The company says it didn't intend to suggest that fairness or white was "better than your own unique skin tone." Other major companies have announced changes to advertising tactics seen as racist.

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NPR News: Johnson & Johnson To Stop Selling 2 Lines Of Skin-Lightening Products Popular In Asia

Johnson & Johnson To Stop Selling 2 Lines Of Skin-Lightening Products Popular In Asia
The company says it didn't intend to suggest that fairness or white was "better than your own unique skin tone." Other major companies have announced changes to advertising tactics seen as racist.

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NPR News: How Germany Staffed Up Contact Tracing Teams To Contain Its Coronavirus Outbreak

How Germany Staffed Up Contact Tracing Teams To Contain Its Coronavirus Outbreak
Staff in over 400 call centers in Germany work around the clock to notify people if they've been exposed to a positive coronavirus case. The country aims to have one contact tracer per 4,000 people.

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NPR News: Theodore Roosevelt Statue To Be Removed From New York Museum Entrance

Theodore Roosevelt Statue To Be Removed From New York Museum Entrance
"It is time to move the Statue and move forward," the 26th U.S. president's great-grandson says. It depicts Roosevelt on horseback with a Native American man and a man of African descent on foot.

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NPR News: How Germany Staffed Up Contact Tracing Teams To Contain Its Coronavirus Outbreak

How Germany Staffed Up Contact Tracing Teams To Contain Its Coronavirus Outbreak
Staff in over 400 call centers in Germany work around the clock to notify people if they've been exposed to a positive coronavirus case. The country aims to have one contact tracer per 4,000 people.

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NPR News: The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease

The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.

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NPR News: Protesters Call For Police To Be Defunded. But What Does That Mean?

Protesters Call For Police To Be Defunded. But What Does That Mean?
Protesters nationwide are demanding police reform. Calls to defund the police mean different things to different people, and there's no clear answer to what that might look like in reality.

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NPR News: Kentucky's Democratic Primary To Decide Who Takes On Senate Leader McConnell

Kentucky's Democratic Primary To Decide Who Takes On Senate Leader McConnell
Tuesday's Democratic primary to choose who takes on Sen. Mitch McConnell this fall is suddenly competitive. Ex-Marine pilot Amy McGrath faces Charles Booker, an African American progressive.

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NPR News: Nursing Homes Are Reopening In West Virginia, But Not Everyone Can Visit Yet

Nursing Homes Are Reopening In West Virginia, But Not Everyone Can Visit Yet
After three months of restrictions, nursing homes in the state are beginning to allow visitors again. Families are learning that the experience of reopening won't be the same for everyone.

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NPR News: Remembering Front-Line Workers Lost To COVID-19

Remembering Front-Line Workers Lost To COVID-19
The U.S. has lost more than 119,000 people since the coronavirus started sickening Americans five months ago. Here we remember a few of those who continued working during the pandemic, serving others.

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NPR News: The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease

The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.

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NPR News: Noose Left In Black Driver's Garage Stall At NASCAR Race Track

Noose Left In Black Driver's Garage Stall At NASCAR Race Track
The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.

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NPR News: DACA Recipient Dads Celebrate Father's Day And SCOTUS Ruling

DACA Recipient Dads Celebrate Father's Day And SCOTUS Ruling
For Father's Day, DACA recipient fathers share their feelings in light of the Supreme Court's ruling, which allows more than 600,000 immigrants to stay in the U.S.

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NPR News: Marisol Mendoza Has Been In ICE Detention Since 2016. Now, She Has COVID-19

Marisol Mendoza Has Been In ICE Detention Since 2016. Now, She Has COVID-19
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Valeria Fernández and Jude Joffe-Block about their reporting on the case of Marisol Mendoza, who has been in ICE detention since 2016 and is now ill with COVID-19.

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NPR News: 'New Yorker' Artist On The Importance Of Cartoonists In Protest Movements

'New Yorker' Artist On The Importance Of Cartoonists In Protest Movements
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Montague, a contributing cartoonist for The New Yorker, about the role of a cartoonist during a time of social protest.

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NPR News: Tips For Creating Equity For Transgender People At Your Workplace

Tips For Creating Equity For Transgender People At Your Workplace
NPR's Life Kit provides tips on how to make your workplace more equitable for transgender people.

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NPR News: How A Fan's Protest Led The Minnesota Twins To Remove A Statue Of Their Former Owner

How A Fan's Protest Led The Minnesota Twins To Remove A Statue Of Their Former Owner
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Tucker, who spearheaded a protest to have the Minnesota Twins remove a statue of the team's racist former owner, Calvin Griffith, from in front of Target Field.

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NPR News: What's Next For The Minnesota Freedom Fund

What's Next For The Minnesota Freedom Fund
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Octavia Smith, board president of the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a bail fund that's raised more than $30 million since protests against police violence began.

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NPR News: Poll: Majority Of Americans Say Racial Discrimination Is A 'Big Problem'

Poll: Majority Of Americans Say Racial Discrimination Is A 'Big Problem'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, about America's shifting attitudes on race and the police.

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NPR News: Co-Chairs Of The Poor People's Campaign On The Impact Of Their Virtual Demonstration

Co-Chairs Of The Poor People's Campaign On The Impact Of Their Virtual Demonstration
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the Revs. William Barber II and Liz Theoharis, co-chairs of the Poor People's Campaign, about the group's virtual convening this weekend.

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NPR News: Inside The National Movement To Push Police Out Of Schools

Inside The National Movement To Push Police Out Of Schools
Police presence in schools has been growing for decades; now there's a national movement to get them out.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: 12 States Hit Daily Records and the White House Says It’s Preparing for a Possible Fall Wave


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NPR News: Authorities in U.K. Will Investigate English Park Stabbing As A Terrorist Incident

Authorities in U.K. Will Investigate English Park Stabbing As A Terrorist Incident
A 25-year-old man stabbed several park-goers with a knife, killing three of them. The U.K.'s Counter Terrorism Policing unit has declared it a terrorist incident and is taking over the investigation.

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NPR News: Authorities in U.K. Will Investigate English Park Stabbing As A Terrorist Incident

Authorities in U.K. Will Investigate English Park Stabbing As A Terrorist Incident
A 25-year-old man stabbed several park-goers with a knife, killing three of them. The U.K.'s Counter Terrorism Policing unit has declared it a terrorist incident and is taking over the investigation.

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NPR News: China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas

China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas
The country's customs office said shipments from the plant would be temporarily suspended, while products that have already arrived will be seized.

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NPR News: China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas

China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas
The country's customs office said shipments from the plant would be temporarily suspended, while products that have already arrived will be seized.

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NPR News: U.S. Immigration Crackdowns Not Unusual During Times Of Crisis

U.S. Immigration Crackdowns Not Unusual During Times Of Crisis
President Trump is expected to sign an order to suspend some temporary work visas through the end of the year. A look at history shows a connection between pandemics and efforts to limit immigration.

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NPR News: Supreme Court Rulings On DACA, Civil Rights Act Deal Blows To Conservatives

Supreme Court Rulings On DACA, Civil Rights Act Deal Blows To Conservatives
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Carrie Severino of the Judicial Crisis Network about recent Supreme Court rulings.

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NPR News: How Small Towns Are Organizing Protests For Racial Justice

How Small Towns Are Organizing Protests For Racial Justice
Sharee Clark of Wilkes-Barre, Penn. and Alicia Gee of Bethel, Ohio helped organize protests in their communities. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro says they had very different experiences.

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NPR News: Vehicle Attacks Rise As Extremists Target Protesters

Vehicle Attacks Rise As Extremists Target Protesters
Twenty people are facing prosecution amid reports of more than 50 vehicle-ramming incidents at protests since late May.

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NPR News: Nursing Homes Struggle As Staff Choose Unemployment Checks Over Paychecks

Nursing Homes Struggle As Staff Choose Unemployment Checks Over Paychecks
Some nursing homes and long-term care facilities say they're struggling to fill shifts as certified nursing assistants opt for unemployment benefits during the pandemic.

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