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Friday, 31 July 2020
NPR News: Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?
Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?
Archaeologists have ID'ed 100-plus Facebook groups offering looted and illicit antiquities for sale. New rules ban the sale of "historical artifacts" on Facebook but critics want more enforcement.
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Archaeologists have ID'ed 100-plus Facebook groups offering looted and illicit antiquities for sale. New rules ban the sale of "historical artifacts" on Facebook but critics want more enforcement.
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NPR News: Fauci 'Optimistic' Americans Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine Next Year
Fauci 'Optimistic' Americans Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine Next Year
Animal and human trials are promising, Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers Friday, and the government is preparing for widespread distribution once a vaccine is shown to be safe and effective.
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Animal and human trials are promising, Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers Friday, and the government is preparing for widespread distribution once a vaccine is shown to be safe and effective.
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NPR News: In Florida, COVID-19 Death Toll Keeps Rising
In Florida, COVID-19 Death Toll Keeps Rising
Florida keeps setting daily death toll records from COVID-19. The state is second behind only New York in total number of infections. Though, Florida's positivity percentage has begun to decline.
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Florida keeps setting daily death toll records from COVID-19. The state is second behind only New York in total number of infections. Though, Florida's positivity percentage has begun to decline.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Delays Elections For A Year, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
Hong Kong Delays Elections For A Year, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she is postponing legislative elections slated for Sept. 6 due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Critics say it will further erode the Chinese territory's autonomy.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she is postponing legislative elections slated for Sept. 6 due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Critics say it will further erode the Chinese territory's autonomy.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Delays Elections For A Year, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
Hong Kong Delays Elections For A Year, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she is postponing legislative elections slated for Sept. 6 due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Critics say it will further erode the Chinese territory's autonomy.
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she is postponing legislative elections slated for Sept. 6 due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Critics say it will further erode the Chinese territory's autonomy.
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NPR News: Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
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The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
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NPR News: Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
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The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
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NPR News: U.S. Army To Soldiers As Training Resumes: 'Get Your Masks On'
U.S. Army To Soldiers As Training Resumes: 'Get Your Masks On'
Some 4,000 National Guard soldiers are the first to return to large-scale training at Fort Irwin, Calif., since the pandemic hit in March. Generals say the troops are regularly monitored for symptoms.
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Some 4,000 National Guard soldiers are the first to return to large-scale training at Fort Irwin, Calif., since the pandemic hit in March. Generals say the troops are regularly monitored for symptoms.
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NPR News: The Nations With The Most To Lose From COVID-19
The Nations With The Most To Lose From COVID-19
They're up-and-coming countries. They're at the top of the list of places with the most cases. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
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They're up-and-coming countries. They're at the top of the list of places with the most cases. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
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NPR News: Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's
Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's
Maybe it's been awhile since you got out. So we're going to take you around the world for a moment to peer out some windows. Courtesy of the website: Window-Swap.com.
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Maybe it's been awhile since you got out. So we're going to take you around the world for a moment to peer out some windows. Courtesy of the website: Window-Swap.com.
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NPR News: Thin Blue Line Flags Stir Controversy In Mass. Coastal Community
Thin Blue Line Flags Stir Controversy In Mass. Coastal Community
Hingham, Massachusetts, is the latest town to become embroiled in controversy over the flag. Some say it should be used to support police while others call it racist and insensitive.
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Hingham, Massachusetts, is the latest town to become embroiled in controversy over the flag. Some say it should be used to support police while others call it racist and insensitive.
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NPR News: News Brief: Pandemic Sales, COVID-19 Hospital Data Glitches, 2020 Census
News Brief: Pandemic Sales, COVID-19 Hospital Data Glitches, 2020 Census
Even in financial uncertainty, some firms turn a profit. Major glitches reported in a federal government database for hospital data. And, the Census Bureau's door-knocking program will end early.
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Even in financial uncertainty, some firms turn a profit. Major glitches reported in a federal government database for hospital data. And, the Census Bureau's door-knocking program will end early.
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NPR News: The Nations With The Most To Lose From COVID-19
The Nations With The Most To Lose From COVID-19
They're up-and-coming countries. They're at the top of the list of places with the most cases. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
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They're up-and-coming countries. They're at the top of the list of places with the most cases. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
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NPR News: Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's
Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's
Maybe it's been awhile since you got out. So we're going to take you around the world for a moment to peer out some windows. Courtesy of the website: Window-Swap.com.
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Maybe it's been awhile since you got out. So we're going to take you around the world for a moment to peer out some windows. Courtesy of the website: Window-Swap.com.
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NPR News: Remembering His Mexican-American Heritage, Rooted In Language — And Under A Tree
Remembering His Mexican-American Heritage, Rooted In Language — And Under A Tree
At StoryCorps, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto remembers lessons his family passed down to him that have continued to reaffirm his pride in his Mexican American heritage and as a Spanish speaker.
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At StoryCorps, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto remembers lessons his family passed down to him that have continued to reaffirm his pride in his Mexican American heritage and as a Spanish speaker.
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NPR News: National Conversation About Race Brews In Rural Western Kentucky
National Conversation About Race Brews In Rural Western Kentucky
In an interview with David Greene, two men from Webster County, Ky., argue over race at first, but then a disclosure about deeply personal history leads to a bit of unexpected common ground.
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In an interview with David Greene, two men from Webster County, Ky., argue over race at first, but then a disclosure about deeply personal history leads to a bit of unexpected common ground.
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NPR News: MLB Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of The Negro Leagues
MLB Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of The Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues showcased Black baseball players when they were banned from the big leagues. Now, Major League Baseball is planning to celebrate its centennial.
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The Negro Leagues showcased Black baseball players when they were banned from the big leagues. Now, Major League Baseball is planning to celebrate its centennial.
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NPR News: Judge Releases Trove Of Sealed Records Related To Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell
Judge Releases Trove Of Sealed Records Related To Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell
The judge unsealed hundreds of pages of documents related to a now-settled defamation suit brought against Maxwell by one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers.
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The judge unsealed hundreds of pages of documents related to a now-settled defamation suit brought against Maxwell by one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers.
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Thursday, 30 July 2020
NPR News: Ohio House Removes And Replaces Newly Indicted Larry Householder As Speaker
Ohio House Removes And Replaces Newly Indicted Larry Householder As Speaker
Householder had been indicted on a racketeering charge. Lawmakers elected three-term state Rep. Bob Cupp to replace him.
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Householder had been indicted on a racketeering charge. Lawmakers elected three-term state Rep. Bob Cupp to replace him.
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NPR News: Latest Probe Ends In No Charges For Former Ferguson Officer Who Killed Michael Brown
Latest Probe Ends In No Charges For Former Ferguson Officer Who Killed Michael Brown
The top St. Louis County prosecutor says Darren Wilson will not face criminal charges for the 2014 killing. Like previous investigators, Wesley Bell says he can't prove a crime was committed.
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The top St. Louis County prosecutor says Darren Wilson will not face criminal charges for the 2014 killing. Like previous investigators, Wesley Bell says he can't prove a crime was committed.
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NPR News: Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj
Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj
Religiously speaking, it was not a substitute for the real pilgrimage, which all Muslims must try to make in their lifetime. But it inspired many to go once it's possible again.
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Religiously speaking, it was not a substitute for the real pilgrimage, which all Muslims must try to make in their lifetime. But it inspired many to go once it's possible again.
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NPR News: Tropical Storm Isaias Floods Part Of Puerto Rico As It Heads Toward Florida
Tropical Storm Isaias Floods Part Of Puerto Rico As It Heads Toward Florida
The storm is "causing life-threatening flash flooding and high winds over Puerto Rico," the National Weather Service office in San Juan says.
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The storm is "causing life-threatening flash flooding and high winds over Puerto Rico," the National Weather Service office in San Juan says.
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NPR News: WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral
WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral
The longtime congressman and civil rights legend is being memorialized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak.
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The longtime congressman and civil rights legend is being memorialized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak.
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NPR News: The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals
The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals
Mary Poppins is out and Matilda is in, according to the new high school theater rankings from the Educational Theatre Association. The organization has been publishing its list since 1938.
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Mary Poppins is out and Matilda is in, according to the new high school theater rankings from the Educational Theatre Association. The organization has been publishing its list since 1938.
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NPR News: Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj
Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj
Religiously speaking, it was not a substitute for the real pilgrimage, which all Muslims must try to make in their lifetime. But it inspired many to go once it's possible again.
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Religiously speaking, it was not a substitute for the real pilgrimage, which all Muslims must try to make in their lifetime. But it inspired many to go once it's possible again.
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NPR News: The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say
The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say
Administrators say the COVID-19 economic downturn means many low income families can no longer afford Catholic school tuition fees.
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Administrators say the COVID-19 economic downturn means many low income families can no longer afford Catholic school tuition fees.
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NPR News: High School Senior Created Scientific Model Aimed At Ending Food Insecurity
High School Senior Created Scientific Model Aimed At Ending Food Insecurity
Lillian Kay Peterson, 17, who lives in New Mexico, has won a prestigious science and math competition. She will continue her studies at Harvard University.
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Lillian Kay Peterson, 17, who lives in New Mexico, has won a prestigious science and math competition. She will continue her studies at Harvard University.
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NPR News: Seattle Mayor Believes Federal Deployments Are Part Of A Darker Political Goal
Seattle Mayor Believes Federal Deployments Are Part Of A Darker Political Goal
Seattle's Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about why she and other mayors are opposed to having federal law enforcement agents quell protests in their cities.
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Seattle's Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about why she and other mayors are opposed to having federal law enforcement agents quell protests in their cities.
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NPR News: Federal Authorities Agree To Pause Efforts To Contain Portland Protesters
Federal Authorities Agree To Pause Efforts To Contain Portland Protesters
Oregon's governor says federal law enforcement has agreed to leave Portland. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says the state must guarantee the security of the federal courthouse there.
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Oregon's governor says federal law enforcement has agreed to leave Portland. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says the state must guarantee the security of the federal courthouse there.
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NPR News: Morning News Brief
Morning News Brief
Commerce Department expected to release grim economic report. Federal law enforcement officers are standing down in Portland. And, four big tech CEOs testify before House panel's anti-trust hearing.
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Commerce Department expected to release grim economic report. Federal law enforcement officers are standing down in Portland. And, four big tech CEOs testify before House panel's anti-trust hearing.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
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Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
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NPR News: Pandemic May Push Cuba To Ease Restrictions On Tightly Controlled Economy
Pandemic May Push Cuba To Ease Restrictions On Tightly Controlled Economy
Cuba has opened dollar stores, dropped a tax on dollar transactions and is promising other long-awaited economic reforms as it tries to pull itself out of a deep slump, made worse by the pandemic.
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Cuba has opened dollar stores, dropped a tax on dollar transactions and is promising other long-awaited economic reforms as it tries to pull itself out of a deep slump, made worse by the pandemic.
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NPR News: Vietnamese Officials Thought They Had Coronavirus Under Control
Vietnamese Officials Thought They Had Coronavirus Under Control
Vietnam had been a success story in beating the coronavirus: zero deaths and only 430 confirmed cases. But a new cluster has changed things. The prime minister warns every province is under threat.
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Vietnam had been a success story in beating the coronavirus: zero deaths and only 430 confirmed cases. But a new cluster has changed things. The prime minister warns every province is under threat.
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NPR News: Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War'
Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War'
Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.
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Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.
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NPR News: Pandemic May Push Cuba To Ease Restrictions On Tightly Controlled Economy
Pandemic May Push Cuba To Ease Restrictions On Tightly Controlled Economy
Cuba has opened dollar stores, dropped a tax on dollar transactions and is promising other long-awaited economic reforms as it tries to pull itself out of a deep slump, made worse by the pandemic.
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Cuba has opened dollar stores, dropped a tax on dollar transactions and is promising other long-awaited economic reforms as it tries to pull itself out of a deep slump, made worse by the pandemic.
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NPR News: Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
Hong Kong Police Take Steps To Enforce Controversial National Security Law
Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
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Police arrested four people for statements posted online — saying they were promoting independence from China. The arrests raise fresh concerns about freedom of speech in the former British colony.
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NPR News: Vietnamese Officials Thought They Had Coronavirus Under Control
Vietnamese Officials Thought They Had Coronavirus Under Control
Vietnam had been a success story in beating the coronavirus: zero deaths and only 430 confirmed cases. But a new cluster has changed things. The prime minister warns every province is under threat.
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Vietnam had been a success story in beating the coronavirus: zero deaths and only 430 confirmed cases. But a new cluster has changed things. The prime minister warns every province is under threat.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2020
NPR News: For Some Arrested At Portland Protests, Release Is Conditional On Not Attending More
For Some Arrested At Portland Protests, Release Is Conditional On Not Attending More
Bailey Dreibelbis is among the protesters whose terms of release from jail include a ban on attending other demonstrations in the city. Some lawyers say such a limit violates First Amendment rights.
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Bailey Dreibelbis is among the protesters whose terms of release from jail include a ban on attending other demonstrations in the city. Some lawyers say such a limit violates First Amendment rights.
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NPR News: 'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.
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It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.
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NPR News: Irregularities in COVID Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions
Irregularities in COVID Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions
The administration awarded a contract for a COVID-19 database to TeleTracking Technologies using a process reserved for innovative research. Its CEO had links to the New York real estate world.
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The administration awarded a contract for a COVID-19 database to TeleTracking Technologies using a process reserved for innovative research. Its CEO had links to the New York real estate world.
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NPR News: 'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead
It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.
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It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.
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NPR News: More Than 150,000 People Have Died From Coronavirus In The U.S.
More Than 150,000 People Have Died From Coronavirus In The U.S.
The U.S. death toll is the worst in the world, by a large measure. Despite having less than 5% of the global population, nearly a quarter of all pandemic deaths have been reported in the U.S.
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The U.S. death toll is the worst in the world, by a large measure. Despite having less than 5% of the global population, nearly a quarter of all pandemic deaths have been reported in the U.S.
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NPR News: Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland
Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday.
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters
Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters
The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down by more than 1,000.
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The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down by more than 1,000.
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NPR News: Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Many viruses have "pandemic potential" but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
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Many viruses have "pandemic potential" but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
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NPR News: Data Analysis: COVID-19 Is Filling Up Hospitals in Small Cities
Data Analysis: COVID-19 Is Filling Up Hospitals in Small Cities
An NPR data analysis finds that hospital systems in Louisiana, Idaho and Washington state have had to shuffle patients to try to get everyone the care they need.
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An NPR data analysis finds that hospital systems in Louisiana, Idaho and Washington state have had to shuffle patients to try to get everyone the care they need.
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NPR News: Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Many viruses have "pandemic potential" but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
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Many viruses have "pandemic potential" but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
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NPR News: What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?
What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications
Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications
A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
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A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
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NPR News: After Decades, Elderly Veterans Receive Highest Honor A Unit Can Receive
After Decades, Elderly Veterans Receive Highest Honor A Unit Can Receive
The nation has corrected an oversight three quarters of a century old, awarding the 30th Infantry Division a Presidential Unit Citation for holding off a German counterattack.
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The nation has corrected an oversight three quarters of a century old, awarding the 30th Infantry Division a Presidential Unit Citation for holding off a German counterattack.
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NPR News: Black Civil Rights Leaders In Oregon Say Now Is The Time For Change
Black Civil Rights Leaders In Oregon Say Now Is The Time For Change
They announced a two-year plan they say will dismantle systemic racism in the state. Among other things, they want more money for mental health and for a Black-led study on improving public safety.
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They announced a two-year plan they say will dismantle systemic racism in the state. Among other things, they want more money for mental health and for a Black-led study on improving public safety.
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NPR News: U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
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Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
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NPR News: Where Are The Thousands Of Nazi-Looted Musical Instruments?
Where Are The Thousands Of Nazi-Looted Musical Instruments?
Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.
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Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.
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NPR News: Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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NPR News: Without National Strategy For School Reopenings, Parents Face Uncertainty
Without National Strategy For School Reopenings, Parents Face Uncertainty
The school reopening debate is heating up again. The nation's biggest teachers union raised the possibility of strikes if schools reopen without sufficient safeguards. Child care is another issue.
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The school reopening debate is heating up again. The nation's biggest teachers union raised the possibility of strikes if schools reopen without sufficient safeguards. Child care is another issue.
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NPR News: In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future
In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future
Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.
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Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.
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NPR News: Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
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NPR News: U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
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Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
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NPR News: Where Are The Thousands Of Nazi-Looted Musical Instruments?
Where Are The Thousands Of Nazi-Looted Musical Instruments?
Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.
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Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2020
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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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: How Turkey Ended Up Depending On Imported Food
How Turkey Ended Up Depending On Imported Food
Shortsighted policies have left Turkey dependent on imported food, critics say, as Turkish farmers struggle to keep alive indigenous and traditional forms of agriculture.
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Shortsighted policies have left Turkey dependent on imported food, critics say, as Turkish farmers struggle to keep alive indigenous and traditional forms of agriculture.
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NPR News: How Turkey Ended Up Depending On Imported Food
How Turkey Ended Up Depending On Imported Food
Shortsighted policies have left Turkey dependent on imported food, critics say, as Turkish farmers struggle to keep alive indigenous and traditional forms of agriculture.
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Shortsighted policies have left Turkey dependent on imported food, critics say, as Turkish farmers struggle to keep alive indigenous and traditional forms of agriculture.
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NPR News: Minneapolis Police Reportedly Identify Viral 'Umbrella Man' As White Supremacist
Minneapolis Police Reportedly Identify Viral 'Umbrella Man' As White Supremacist
Police wrote in an affidavit that the man is a member of Hell's Angels and specifically sought to incite violence in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, according to local media reports.
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Police wrote in an affidavit that the man is a member of Hell's Angels and specifically sought to incite violence in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, according to local media reports.
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NPR News: Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns
Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns
Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci tells ABC's Good Morning America. He urges states to be cautious.
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Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci tells ABC's Good Morning America. He urges states to be cautious.
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NPR News: Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns
Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns
Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC's Good Morning America. He urged states to be cautious.
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Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC's Good Morning America. He urged states to be cautious.
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NPR News: German And U.K. Officials Warn Of A Possible New COVID-19 Wave In Europe
German And U.K. Officials Warn Of A Possible New COVID-19 Wave In Europe
"I'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic" in Europe, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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"I'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic" in Europe, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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NPR News: German And U.K. Officials Warn Of A Possible New COVID-19 Wave In Europe
German And U.K. Officials Warn Of A Possible New COVID-19 Wave In Europe
"I'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic" in Europe, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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"I'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic" in Europe, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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NPR News: Can Online Learning Be Better This Fall? These Educators Think So
Can Online Learning Be Better This Fall? These Educators Think So
A new national effort aims to deliver better online learning to any district that wants it. Some worry the program is overpromising.
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A new national effort aims to deliver better online learning to any district that wants it. Some worry the program is overpromising.
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NASA Announces Astronauts to Fly on SpaceX Crew-2 Mission to Space Station
NASA and its international partners have assigned crew members for Crew-2, which will be the second operational SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
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NPR News: Should We Shield Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits?
Should We Shield Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits?
The debate over liability and the coronavirus.
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The debate over liability and the coronavirus.
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NPR News: Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
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Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
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NPR News: 'Tidal Wave' Of Power Shut-Offs Looms As Nation Grapples With Heat
'Tidal Wave' Of Power Shut-Offs Looms As Nation Grapples With Heat
Power shut-off moratoriums imposed at the start of the pandemic are beginning to expire. Customers and utilities face a backlog of missed bills that may eventually be passed on to ratepayers.
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Power shut-off moratoriums imposed at the start of the pandemic are beginning to expire. Customers and utilities face a backlog of missed bills that may eventually be passed on to ratepayers.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Deploys Additional Law Enforcement To Portland
Trump Administration Deploys Additional Law Enforcement To Portland
More federal law enforcement officers are heading to Portland, Ore., despite officials acknowledging their presence is escalating tensions. Protests are growing and remain focused on racial justice.
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More federal law enforcement officers are heading to Portland, Ore., despite officials acknowledging their presence is escalating tensions. Protests are growing and remain focused on racial justice.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Sidelines Prison Inmates Who Help Fight Wildfires
Coronavirus Sidelines Prison Inmates Who Help Fight Wildfires
Inmates who usually aid in the battle against wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As California enters peak fire season, its forces are down by more than a thousand.
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Inmates who usually aid in the battle against wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As California enters peak fire season, its forces are down by more than a thousand.
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NPR News: As Coronavirus Cases Surge, NPR Examines Hospital Capacity
As Coronavirus Cases Surge, NPR Examines Hospital Capacity
A new NPR News data analysis looks at what's been happening in Louisiana, Idaho and Washington and how institutions in those states are handling hospital and ICU bed capacity problems.
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A new NPR News data analysis looks at what's been happening in Louisiana, Idaho and Washington and how institutions in those states are handling hospital and ICU bed capacity problems.
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NPR News: Complicated History: Moms As The Face Of Protest Movements
Complicated History: Moms As The Face Of Protest Movements
One aspect of the Portland protests getting a lot of attention has been the "wall of moms" opposing federal law enforcement. They are part of a long history of mothers leading activism.
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One aspect of the Portland protests getting a lot of attention has been the "wall of moms" opposing federal law enforcement. They are part of a long history of mothers leading activism.
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NPR News: Bigger And Brawnier: Clout Of Amazon And CEO Jeff Bezos Under Scrutiny
Bigger And Brawnier: Clout Of Amazon And CEO Jeff Bezos Under Scrutiny
The first congressional testimony by Jeff Bezos comes at a time when he and Amazon are seeming at their zenith, occupying ever-growing space in American culture.
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The first congressional testimony by Jeff Bezos comes at a time when he and Amazon are seeming at their zenith, occupying ever-growing space in American culture.
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NPR News: Study: Nursing Home Residents Not Protected From Antipsychotic Drugs Under Trump
Study: Nursing Home Residents Not Protected From Antipsychotic Drugs Under Trump
Enforcement of rules protecting nursing home residents from antipsychotic drugs has declined during the Trump administration, according to a new report.
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Enforcement of rules protecting nursing home residents from antipsychotic drugs has declined during the Trump administration, according to a new report.
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NPR News: Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
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Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
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NPR News: Former Malaysian PM Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
Former Malaysian PM Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
Najib Razak was found guilty in the first of multiple trials related to the siphoning of billions of dollars from the country's 1MBD sovereign wealth fund.
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Najib Razak was found guilty in the first of multiple trials related to the siphoning of billions of dollars from the country's 1MBD sovereign wealth fund.
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NPR News: Former Malaysian PM Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
Former Malaysian PM Found Guilty Of Looting Sovereign Fund
Najib Razak was found guilty in the first of multiple trials related to the siphoning of billions of dollars from the country's 1MBD sovereign wealth fund.
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Najib Razak was found guilty in the first of multiple trials related to the siphoning of billions of dollars from the country's 1MBD sovereign wealth fund.
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Monday, 27 July 2020
NPR News: Portland Protesters File Suit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Response
Portland Protesters File Suit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Response
Wall of Moms, Don't Shoot Portland and others sued several federal agencies on Monday, alleging federal officers in Portland are exceeding their legal authority and violating protesters' rights.
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Wall of Moms, Don't Shoot Portland and others sued several federal agencies on Monday, alleging federal officers in Portland are exceeding their legal authority and violating protesters' rights.
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NPR News: Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico
Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico
Mexican media reported several deaths from the storm, including children who were swept away by currents during flooding.
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Mexican media reported several deaths from the storm, including children who were swept away by currents during flooding.
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NPR News: Federal Health Care Workers, More State Help For California's Hard-Hit Central Valley
Federal Health Care Workers, More State Help For California's Hard-Hit Central Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced incoming funding, strike teams and federal health care workers to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in eight Central Valley counties where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced incoming funding, strike teams and federal health care workers to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in eight Central Valley counties where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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NPR News: Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico
Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico
Mexican media reported several deaths from the storm, including children who were swept away by currents during flooding.
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Mexican media reported several deaths from the storm, including children who were swept away by currents during flooding.
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NPR News: U.N. To Install Asylum-Seekers' Housing In Mexico
U.N. To Install Asylum-Seekers' Housing In Mexico
The temporary units for people waiting to enter the U.S. are meant to bolster a shortfall in shelter caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The temporary units for people waiting to enter the U.S. are meant to bolster a shortfall in shelter caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Pandemic Puts An End To The 'Lipstick Index'
Pandemic Puts An End To The 'Lipstick Index'
The "lipstick index" was a way for experts to measure how women spent money during hard times. But lipstick use has gone down as the pandemic has made women stay home more and wear masks in public.
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The "lipstick index" was a way for experts to measure how women spent money during hard times. But lipstick use has gone down as the pandemic has made women stay home more and wear masks in public.
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NPR News: DOJ Veterans Worry Department's Norms Are Broken
DOJ Veterans Worry Department's Norms Are Broken
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the Justice Department. But veterans of the department warn the norms developed to insulate prosecutions from politics have been demolished.
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This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the Justice Department. But veterans of the department warn the norms developed to insulate prosecutions from politics have been demolished.
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NPR News: Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry
Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry
Researchers are working to control citrus greening, a disease that has killed thousands of acres of orange trees. Finger limes produce a peptide that kills the bacterium responsible for the disease.
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Researchers are working to control citrus greening, a disease that has killed thousands of acres of orange trees. Finger limes produce a peptide that kills the bacterium responsible for the disease.
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NPR News: Norm Eisen Says He Drafted 10 Articles Of Impeachment A Month Before Inquiry
Norm Eisen Says He Drafted 10 Articles Of Impeachment A Month Before Inquiry
In a new book, A Case for the American People, the Judiciary Committee special counsel during impeachment traces the process. Of Trump, he tells NPR: "He understands what he's doing. It is a pattern."
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In a new book, A Case for the American People, the Judiciary Committee special counsel during impeachment traces the process. Of Trump, he tells NPR: "He understands what he's doing. It is a pattern."
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NPR News: Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In The U.S. Moves To Final Testing Phase
Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In The U.S. Moves To Final Testing Phase
A potential coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S. biotech company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health started its final phase of testing Monday. The trial includes up to 30,000 volunteers.
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A potential coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S. biotech company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health started its final phase of testing Monday. The trial includes up to 30,000 volunteers.
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NPR News: Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland
Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland
Federal agents fired tear gas after hundreds gathered for the 60th day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Police said they found Molotov cocktails and loaded rifle magazines.
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Federal agents fired tear gas after hundreds gathered for the 60th day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Police said they found Molotov cocktails and loaded rifle magazines.
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NPR News: Vietnam Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Cases, Imposes Quarantines And Evacuations
Vietnam Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Cases, Imposes Quarantines And Evacuations
Vietnam had no cases of domestically transmitted infection since April and has been touted as a model of coronavirus control. The new cases emerged in Da Nang, a popular domestic tourist destination.
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Vietnam had no cases of domestically transmitted infection since April and has been touted as a model of coronavirus control. The new cases emerged in Da Nang, a popular domestic tourist destination.
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NPR News: WATCH: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Honored At Capitol Hill Ceremony
WATCH: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Honored At Capitol Hill Ceremony
The late Georgia congressman's body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A public viewing for the "conscience of Congress" will be held outside due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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The late Georgia congressman's body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A public viewing for the "conscience of Congress" will be held outside due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Vietnam Confirms 11 New COVID-19 Cases, Imposes Quarantines And Evacuations
Vietnam Confirms 11 New COVID-19 Cases, Imposes Quarantines And Evacuations
Vietnam had no cases of domestically transmitted infection since April and has been touted as a model of coronavirus control. The new cases emerged in Da Nang, a popular domestic tourist destination.
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Vietnam had no cases of domestically transmitted infection since April and has been touted as a model of coronavirus control. The new cases emerged in Da Nang, a popular domestic tourist destination.
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NPR News: A Daughter Unearths And Remembers Trauma In 'Memorial Drive'
A Daughter Unearths And Remembers Trauma In 'Memorial Drive'
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Trethewey explores the relationship between trauma, agency, and voice as she helps her murdered mother tell the story of her killing by Trethewey's stepfather.
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Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Trethewey explores the relationship between trauma, agency, and voice as she helps her murdered mother tell the story of her killing by Trethewey's stepfather.
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NPR News: American Consulate In Chengdu Closes After China Makes Retaliatory Move
American Consulate In Chengdu Closes After China Makes Retaliatory Move
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rui Zhong of the Wilson Center about the consulate's closure after China's government ordered it shut down. Earlier, the U.S. ordered China close its consulate in Houston.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rui Zhong of the Wilson Center about the consulate's closure after China's government ordered it shut down. Earlier, the U.S. ordered China close its consulate in Houston.
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NPR News: American Consulate In Chengdu Closes After China Makes Retaliatory Move
American Consulate In Chengdu Closes After China Makes Retaliatory Move
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rui Zhong of the Wilson Center about the consulate's closure after China's government ordered it shut down. Earlier, the U.S. ordered China close its consulate in Houston.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rui Zhong of the Wilson Center about the consulate's closure after China's government ordered it shut down. Earlier, the U.S. ordered China close its consulate in Houston.
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NPR News: Students, Teachers In Missouri Test A Return To The Classroom
Students, Teachers In Missouri Test A Return To The Classroom
A summer enrichment program is providing educational leaders in the state with a sneak peak into what a socially distanced, in-person school could look like this fall.
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A summer enrichment program is providing educational leaders in the state with a sneak peak into what a socially distanced, in-person school could look like this fall.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Pushes Some Hospitals In Southern Louisiana To The Brink
Coronavirus Pushes Some Hospitals In Southern Louisiana To The Brink
NPR analysis shows hospitals in Lafayette and Lake Charles have among the worst ratios of hospital beds to COVID-19 infection rates. We hear what that means for patients, families and health workers.
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NPR analysis shows hospitals in Lafayette and Lake Charles have among the worst ratios of hospital beds to COVID-19 infection rates. We hear what that means for patients, families and health workers.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Relief Plan, Portland Protests, Remembering John Lews
News Brief: COVID-19 Relief Plan, Portland Protests, Remembering John Lews
Republicans will unveil the latest version of a coronavirus relief package. Protests continue in Portland, Ore. And, the body of Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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Republicans will unveil the latest version of a coronavirus relief package. Protests continue in Portland, Ore. And, the body of Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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NPR News: Married Couple Affected By Muslim Travel Ban, Pandemic Constraints
Married Couple Affected By Muslim Travel Ban, Pandemic Constraints
A couple forced into a long-distance marriage because of a Trump administration travel ban on Muslim countries haven't seen each other in more than five months because of pandemic travel restrictions.
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A couple forced into a long-distance marriage because of a Trump administration travel ban on Muslim countries haven't seen each other in more than five months because of pandemic travel restrictions.
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NPR News: John Lewis, Sharecroppers' Son, Is Given A Heroes Sendoff In Alabama
John Lewis, Sharecroppers' Son, Is Given A Heroes Sendoff In Alabama
People from across Alabama turned out to honor the life of Congressman John Lewis. He was born in Alabama and many of his most important civil rights moments happened in the state.
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People from across Alabama turned out to honor the life of Congressman John Lewis. He was born in Alabama and many of his most important civil rights moments happened in the state.
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NPR News: Racial Justice Protests In Portland Enter Their 3rd Month
Racial Justice Protests In Portland Enter Their 3rd Month
Protests stemming from the killing of George Floyd continued over the weekend in Portland, Oregon, following a judge's ruling that denied a request for a restraining order against federal police.
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Protests stemming from the killing of George Floyd continued over the weekend in Portland, Oregon, following a judge's ruling that denied a request for a restraining order against federal police.
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NPR News: Married Couple Affected By Muslim Travel Ban, Pandemic Constraints
Married Couple Affected By Muslim Travel Ban, Pandemic Constraints
A couple forced into a long-distance marriage because of a Trump administration travel ban on Muslim countries haven't seen each other in more than five months because of pandemic travel restrictions.
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A couple forced into a long-distance marriage because of a Trump administration travel ban on Muslim countries haven't seen each other in more than five months because of pandemic travel restrictions.
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NPR News: One Laid Groundwork For The ADA; The Other Grew Up Under Its Promises
One Laid Groundwork For The ADA; The Other Grew Up Under Its Promises
As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30, a founder of the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann, talks to activist Imani Barbarin, born a few months after the landmark law was signed.
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As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30, a founder of the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann, talks to activist Imani Barbarin, born a few months after the landmark law was signed.
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Sunday, 26 July 2020
NPR News: Florida Case Count Surpasses That Of New York, The Country's Original Epicenter
Florida Case Count Surpasses That Of New York, The Country's Original Epicenter
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, 423,855 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Florida as of Sunday, compared to 411,736 in New York.
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According to data from Johns Hopkins University, 423,855 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Florida as of Sunday, compared to 411,736 in New York.
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NPR News: Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin
Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin
A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots.
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A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots.
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NPR News: Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus Toll
Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus Toll
Wealthy jet-setters brought some of the first cases of the coronavirus into Mexico. But it's the poor who've suffered disproportionately, and the government's done little to ease their economic pain.
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Wealthy jet-setters brought some of the first cases of the coronavirus into Mexico. But it's the poor who've suffered disproportionately, and the government's done little to ease their economic pain.
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NPR News: Food Bank Operators Brace For A Busy Month
Food Bank Operators Brace For A Busy Month
With millions of people out of work, food banks have seen a major surge in demand since March. But August is set to be one of the busiest months yet, and that worries food bank operators.
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With millions of people out of work, food banks have seen a major surge in demand since March. But August is set to be one of the busiest months yet, and that worries food bank operators.
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NPR News: In Reopening, The Smithsonian Looks To Balance Safety And Disability Access
In Reopening, The Smithsonian Looks To Balance Safety And Disability Access
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Beth Ziebarth, director of Access Smithsonian, about how the museums are adjusting their approach to accessibility as museums begin to reopen amid the pandemic.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Beth Ziebarth, director of Access Smithsonian, about how the museums are adjusting their approach to accessibility as museums begin to reopen amid the pandemic.
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NPR News: In Houston, Preparing For A Hurricane During A Pandemic
In Houston, Preparing For A Hurricane During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nickea Bradley, Houston's deputy director for emergency management, about the challenges of preparing for hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nickea Bradley, Houston's deputy director for emergency management, about the challenges of preparing for hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: John Lewis Honored In Renaming Of Virginia High School
John Lewis Honored In Renaming Of Virginia High School
In Fairfax County, Va., a high school once bearing the name of a Confederate general has been renamed John R. Lewis High School. The move to change the name was less contentious than expected.
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In Fairfax County, Va., a high school once bearing the name of a Confederate general has been renamed John R. Lewis High School. The move to change the name was less contentious than expected.
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NPR News: Late John Lewis' Final Trip Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge
Late John Lewis' Final Trip Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge
The body of Congressman John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., on Sunday. It was a poignant moment at a hallowed place as the country honors the life of the civil rights icon.
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The body of Congressman John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., on Sunday. It was a poignant moment at a hallowed place as the country honors the life of the civil rights icon.
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NPR News: As Texas Reels From Hurricane Damage, Hawaii Braces For Impact
As Texas Reels From Hurricane Damage, Hawaii Braces For Impact
Heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding continue after Tropical Storm Hanna hit South Texas. Meanwhile, Hurricane Douglas is closing in on the islands of Hawaii.
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Heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding continue after Tropical Storm Hanna hit South Texas. Meanwhile, Hurricane Douglas is closing in on the islands of Hawaii.
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NPR News: Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus Toll
Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus Toll
Wealthy jet-setters brought some of the first cases of the coronavirus into Mexico. But it's the poor who've suffered disproportionately, and the government's done little to ease their economic pain.
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Wealthy jet-setters brought some of the first cases of the coronavirus into Mexico. But it's the poor who've suffered disproportionately, and the government's done little to ease their economic pain.
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NPR News: Watch: In Selma, A 'Final Crossing' For John Lewis Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge
Watch: In Selma, A 'Final Crossing' For John Lewis Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge
In 1965, John Lewis was nearly killed as he led a group of protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to protest racial disciminration in voting. Today, he will cross that bridge one last time.
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In 1965, John Lewis was nearly killed as he led a group of protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to protest racial disciminration in voting. Today, he will cross that bridge one last time.
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NPR News: With Schools Closed During The Pandemic, Pakistani Students Rely On TV
With Schools Closed During The Pandemic, Pakistani Students Rely On TV
Pakistani education officials are broadcasting lessons over a TV channel to keep kids learning. A public education channel was cobbled together just weeks after schools shut down in March.
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Pakistani education officials are broadcasting lessons over a TV channel to keep kids learning. A public education channel was cobbled together just weeks after schools shut down in March.
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NPR News: Utah City Puts Up New Public Symbols To Honor People Of Color
Utah City Puts Up New Public Symbols To Honor People Of Color
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Jeff Silvestrini, the mayor of Millcreek, Utah, about his city renaming a street after Samuel and Amanda Chambers, two Black Mormons born into slavery in Mississippi.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Jeff Silvestrini, the mayor of Millcreek, Utah, about his city renaming a street after Samuel and Amanda Chambers, two Black Mormons born into slavery in Mississippi.
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NPR News: Postal Service Tests Changes To Mail Delivery System In 200 Cities
Postal Service Tests Changes To Mail Delivery System In 200 Cities
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lori Cash, a postal worker near Buffalo, N.Y., about how a new rule change by the United States Postal Service affects her work.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lori Cash, a postal worker near Buffalo, N.Y., about how a new rule change by the United States Postal Service affects her work.
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NPR News: Beloved Seattle Antique Store Closes Due To Coronavirus Crisis
Beloved Seattle Antique Store Closes Due To Coronavirus Crisis
More than 100,000 small businesses have closed due to the pandemic. That's an economic loss, but also an emotional one for patrons of a beloved art and antiques shop in Seattle.
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More than 100,000 small businesses have closed due to the pandemic. That's an economic loss, but also an emotional one for patrons of a beloved art and antiques shop in Seattle.
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NPR News: 1st Hurricane Of The Season Hits Texas With High Winds, Heavy Rain
1st Hurricane Of The Season Hits Texas With High Winds, Heavy Rain
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Joe McComb, mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, about Hurricane Hanna that made landfall Saturday. Flooding is a worry amid a spike in COVID-19 infections.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Joe McComb, mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, about Hurricane Hanna that made landfall Saturday. Flooding is a worry amid a spike in COVID-19 infections.
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NPR News: Confusion Reigns Nationwide Amid Conflicting Coronavirus Rules
Confusion Reigns Nationwide Amid Conflicting Coronavirus Rules
The messaging around what to do to protect yourself in the pandemic has been mixed, and many say it's making them feel unqualified to make important safety decisions.
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The messaging around what to do to protect yourself in the pandemic has been mixed, and many say it's making them feel unqualified to make important safety decisions.
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NPR News: With Schools Closed During The Pandemic, Pakistani Students Rely On TV
With Schools Closed During The Pandemic, Pakistani Students Rely On TV
Pakistani education officials are broadcasting lessons over a TV channel to keep kids learning. A public education channel was cobbled together just weeks after schools shut down in March.
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Pakistani education officials are broadcasting lessons over a TV channel to keep kids learning. A public education channel was cobbled together just weeks after schools shut down in March.
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NPR News: After California's Camp Fire, Some People From Paradise Put Down Roots In Tennessee
After California's Camp Fire, Some People From Paradise Put Down Roots In Tennessee
A group people displaced by the Camp Fire in California moved to an unlikely place far away: Crossville, Tenn. They say the community, the cost of living and the values were the major draws.
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A group people displaced by the Camp Fire in California moved to an unlikely place far away: Crossville, Tenn. They say the community, the cost of living and the values were the major draws.
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NPR News: North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus
North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA.
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NPR News: North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus
North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA.
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Saturday, 25 July 2020
NPR News: COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In States Across The U.S.
COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In States Across The U.S.
There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday.
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There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday.
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NPR News: Amid 2 Crises, Lebanon Hurtles Toward Mass Poverty
Amid 2 Crises, Lebanon Hurtles Toward Mass Poverty
A currency collapse is raising prices for everything and an overall economic collapse is making imported meat soar to about $25 a pound, driving Lebanese to the brink.
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A currency collapse is raising prices for everything and an overall economic collapse is making imported meat soar to about $25 a pound, driving Lebanese to the brink.
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NPR News: With 2020 Olympics Postponed, Erik Shoji Stays On His Game
With 2020 Olympics Postponed, Erik Shoji Stays On His Game
Olympic volleyball player Erik Shoji discusses what he's up to this summer now that the 2020 Tokyo Games have been pushed to next year.
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Olympic volleyball player Erik Shoji discusses what he's up to this summer now that the 2020 Tokyo Games have been pushed to next year.
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NPR News: Schools Face Shortage Of Nurses As Districts Consider Reopening
Schools Face Shortage Of Nurses As Districts Consider Reopening
NPR's Michel Martin talks with National Association of School Nurses Executive Director Donna Mazyck about the challenges facing school nurses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks with National Association of School Nurses Executive Director Donna Mazyck about the challenges facing school nurses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Do Elected Sheriffs Have Outsized Power In The U.S.?
Do Elected Sheriffs Have Outsized Power In The U.S.?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with researcher Brenda Choresi Carter and Supervisor Koran Saines of Loudon County, Va., about the role of elected sheriffs in local law enforcement.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with researcher Brenda Choresi Carter and Supervisor Koran Saines of Loudon County, Va., about the role of elected sheriffs in local law enforcement.
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NPR News: Cardboard Cutouts, Loud Noises Bring Fandom To Baseball Stadiums
Cardboard Cutouts, Loud Noises Bring Fandom To Baseball Stadiums
With Major League Baseball stadiums empty due to coronavirus restrictions, teams are pumping in crowd noise and fans are finding a way to attend — in cardboard form.
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With Major League Baseball stadiums empty due to coronavirus restrictions, teams are pumping in crowd noise and fans are finding a way to attend — in cardboard form.
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NPR News: Portland NAACP President On Protests As A 'White Spectacle'
Portland NAACP President On Protests As A 'White Spectacle'
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Portland NAACP President E. D. Mondainé about ongoing protests taking place there — and the federal government's response to them.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks with Portland NAACP President E. D. Mondainé about ongoing protests taking place there — and the federal government's response to them.
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NPR News: AG William Barr's Work In Expanded Use Of Federal Agents
AG William Barr's Work In Expanded Use Of Federal Agents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Rohde, executive editor of The New Yorker, about Attorney General William Barr's views on the role of the president in preserving law and order.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Rohde, executive editor of The New Yorker, about Attorney General William Barr's views on the role of the president in preserving law and order.
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NPR News: Amid 2 Crises, Lebanon Hurtles Toward Mass Poverty
Amid 2 Crises, Lebanon Hurtles Toward Mass Poverty
A currency collapse is raising prices for everything and an overall economic collapse is making imported meat soar to about $25 a pound, driving Lebanese to the brink.
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A currency collapse is raising prices for everything and an overall economic collapse is making imported meat soar to about $25 a pound, driving Lebanese to the brink.
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NPR News: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Remembered In Ceremonies Across Alabama
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Remembered In Ceremonies Across Alabama
The late representative from Georgia was celebrated Saturday morning at "The Boy From Troy" memorial service. "It's up to us to keep his legacy alive," his great-nephew told mourners.
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The late representative from Georgia was celebrated Saturday morning at "The Boy From Troy" memorial service. "It's up to us to keep his legacy alive," his great-nephew told mourners.
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NPR News: Hurricane Hanna Heads Toward South Texas As The Region Confronts A COVID-19 Spike
Hurricane Hanna Heads Toward South Texas As The Region Confronts A COVID-19 Spike
The storm is the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It's expected to make landfall along Texas' southern coast on Saturday.
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The storm is the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It's expected to make landfall along Texas' southern coast on Saturday.
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NPR News: In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
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In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Threatens 500 Year Tradition At The Tower Of London
COVID-19 Threatens 500 Year Tradition At The Tower Of London
Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.
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Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.
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NPR News: The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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NPR News: Portland Protests Continue For 59th Consecutive Day
Portland Protests Continue For 59th Consecutive Day
In Portland, a federal judge has denied a request by the state of Oregon to halt federal police activity. The decision comes as Trump is reportedly mulling sending more federal agents to other cities.
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In Portland, a federal judge has denied a request by the state of Oregon to halt federal police activity. The decision comes as Trump is reportedly mulling sending more federal agents to other cities.
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NPR News: Week In Politics: Trump Sees Rough Week As Pandemic Worsens In U.S.
Week In Politics: Trump Sees Rough Week As Pandemic Worsens In U.S.
The President's tone shifts on the pandemic as he resumes briefings at the White House – except he's sans experts.
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The President's tone shifts on the pandemic as he resumes briefings at the White House – except he's sans experts.
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NPR News: In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
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In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Threatens 500 Year Tradition At The Tower Of London
COVID-19 Threatens 500 Year Tradition At The Tower Of London
Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.
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Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.
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NPR News: The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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NPR News: Prize-Winning Phone Pix Dial Up Moments Of Freedom And Serenity
Prize-Winning Phone Pix Dial Up Moments Of Freedom And Serenity
The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for best photos taken by an iPhone or iPad were announced this week. They span the globe and the range of human emotion.
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The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for best photos taken by an iPhone or iPad were announced this week. They span the globe and the range of human emotion.
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NPR News: Prize-Winning Phone Pix Dial Up Moments Of Freedom And Serenity
Prize-Winning Phone Pix Dial Up Moments Of Freedom And Serenity
The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for best photos taken by an iPhone or iPad were announced this week. They span the globe and the range of human emotion.
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The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for best photos taken by an iPhone or iPad were announced this week. They span the globe and the range of human emotion.
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Friday, 24 July 2020
NPR News: Judge Denies Oregon's Request For Restraining Order Against Federal Officers
Judge Denies Oregon's Request For Restraining Order Against Federal Officers
The state attorney general sought a restraining order against federal authorities she said were "overstepping their powers" in Portland. A federal judge has denied it, citing lack of legal standing.
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The state attorney general sought a restraining order against federal authorities she said were "overstepping their powers" in Portland. A federal judge has denied it, citing lack of legal standing.
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NPR News: Trump Signs Executive Orders On Drug Prices
Trump Signs Executive Orders On Drug Prices
The president says the actions will lower drug prices, but policy experts say they will likely offer patients only minimal relief and may take months to implement, if they're implemented at all.
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The president says the actions will lower drug prices, but policy experts say they will likely offer patients only minimal relief and may take months to implement, if they're implemented at all.
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NPR News: Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque
Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque
The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.
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The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.
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NPR News: Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque
Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque
The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.
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The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.
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NPR News: Trump Sued For Attempt To Omit Unauthorized Immigrants From A Key Census Count
Trump Sued For Attempt To Omit Unauthorized Immigrants From A Key Census Count
The Constitution says the count used to divide up seats in Congress must include every person living in the U.S. President Trump is calling for unauthorized immigrants to be left out.
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The Constitution says the count used to divide up seats in Congress must include every person living in the U.S. President Trump is calling for unauthorized immigrants to be left out.
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NPR News: Thai Authorities Drop Charges Against Red Bull Billionaire In 2012 Hit-And-Run Death
Thai Authorities Drop Charges Against Red Bull Billionaire In 2012 Hit-And-Run Death
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the grandson of the energy drink's creator, allegedly killed a Thai policeman while drunk driving in Bangkok, dragging the officer for more than 300 feet.
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Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the grandson of the energy drink's creator, allegedly killed a Thai policeman while drunk driving in Bangkok, dragging the officer for more than 300 feet.
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NPR News: Thai Authorities Drop Charges Against Red Bull Billionaire In 2012 Hit-And-Run Death
Thai Authorities Drop Charges Against Red Bull Billionaire In 2012 Hit-And-Run Death
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the grandson of the energy drink's creator, allegedly killed a Thai policeman while drunk driving in Bangkok, dragging the officer for more than 300 feet.
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Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the grandson of the energy drink's creator, allegedly killed a Thai policeman while drunk driving in Bangkok, dragging the officer for more than 300 feet.
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NPR News: Protests In Eastern Russian City Test Kremlin
Protests In Eastern Russian City Test Kremlin
Residents of Khabarovsk, a Russian city on the Chinese border, have held protests against the arrest of a popular governor for more than a week. The demonstrations signal growing discontent in Russia.
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Residents of Khabarovsk, a Russian city on the Chinese border, have held protests against the arrest of a popular governor for more than a week. The demonstrations signal growing discontent in Russia.
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NPR News: DOJ Charges 4 Chinese Researchers With Visa Fraud
DOJ Charges 4 Chinese Researchers With Visa Fraud
The Justice Department says four Chinese nationals doing research in the U.S. have been charged with visa fraud. Three of the defendants are in federal custody.
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The Justice Department says four Chinese nationals doing research in the U.S. have been charged with visa fraud. Three of the defendants are in federal custody.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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NPR News: With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions
With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions
With about 100 days left before Election Day, election officials warned this week that they need money from the federal government to deal with the pandemic and long-standing cybersecurity threats.
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With about 100 days left before Election Day, election officials warned this week that they need money from the federal government to deal with the pandemic and long-standing cybersecurity threats.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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NPR News: As Zoos Cautiously Reopen, Humans Are Excited, Big Cats Seem Ambivalent
As Zoos Cautiously Reopen, Humans Are Excited, Big Cats Seem Ambivalent
"We haven't seen the cats get superexcited about seeing people, but that's honestly to be expected," says Craig Saffoe, curator of the Smithsonian's National Zoo, which reopens Friday.
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"We haven't seen the cats get superexcited about seeing people, but that's honestly to be expected," says Craig Saffoe, curator of the Smithsonian's National Zoo, which reopens Friday.
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NPR News: After 15 Years In Prison, A Mother Gets To Know Her Daughter Again
After 15 Years In Prison, A Mother Gets To Know Her Daughter Again
To limit the spread of the coronavirus, Chalana McFarland will serve the rest of her sentence at home. McFarland told her 20-year-old she "can't wait" to build their relationship.
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To limit the spread of the coronavirus, Chalana McFarland will serve the rest of her sentence at home. McFarland told her 20-year-old she "can't wait" to build their relationship.
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NPR News: Protests In Eastern Russian City Test Kremlin
Protests In Eastern Russian City Test Kremlin
Residents of Khabarovsk, a Russian city on the Chinese border, have held protests against the arrest of a popular governor for more than a week. The demonstrations signal growing discontent in Russia.
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Residents of Khabarovsk, a Russian city on the Chinese border, have held protests against the arrest of a popular governor for more than a week. The demonstrations signal growing discontent in Russia.
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NPR News: DOJ Charges 4 Chinese Researchers With Visa Fraud
DOJ Charges 4 Chinese Researchers With Visa Fraud
The Justice Department says four Chinese nationals doing research in the U.S. have been charged with visa fraud. Three of the defendants are in federal custody.
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The Justice Department says four Chinese nationals doing research in the U.S. have been charged with visa fraud. Three of the defendants are in federal custody.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
News Brief: COVID-19 In Florida, American Consulate Closed, Chinese Nationals Charged
Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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Trump canceled an RNC event in Jacksonville because of the pandemic. China announced the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. And, four Chinese nationals are charged with visa fraud.
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NPR News: DHS Restores New York To Trusted Traveler Program; Admits False Statements In Lawsuit
DHS Restores New York To Trusted Traveler Program; Admits False Statements In Lawsuit
The decision comes months after the Department of Homeland Security barred New York residents from the program, citing the state's law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.
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The decision comes months after the Department of Homeland Security barred New York residents from the program, citing the state's law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.
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Thursday, 23 July 2020
NPR News: China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate in Chengdu
China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate in Chengdu
China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
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China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
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NPR News: Order Temporarily Blocks Feds From Targeting Press And Legal Observers In Portland
Order Temporarily Blocks Feds From Targeting Press And Legal Observers In Portland
The judge's order also blocks the defendants from seizing any cameras, audio and video equipment and press passes, as well as from ordering journalists to stop recording or observing a protest.
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The judge's order also blocks the defendants from seizing any cameras, audio and video equipment and press passes, as well as from ordering journalists to stop recording or observing a protest.
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NPR News: China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate in Chengdu
China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate in Chengdu
China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
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China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
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NPR News: Rep. John Lewis Will Lie In State At The U.S. Capitol, With An Outdoor Public Viewing
Rep. John Lewis Will Lie In State At The U.S. Capitol, With An Outdoor Public Viewing
Visitors will file by the the Capitol and be required to wear masks because of the coronavirus. Lewis' family urges people outside of Washington, D.C., to pay tribute virtually.
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Visitors will file by the the Capitol and be required to wear masks because of the coronavirus. Lewis' family urges people outside of Washington, D.C., to pay tribute virtually.
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NPR News: Trump Announces New Guidelines For Reopening Schools
Trump Announces New Guidelines For Reopening Schools
The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hotspots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
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The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hotspots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
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NPR News: Southwest And American Airlines Tighten Their Mask Requirements By Ending Exemptions
Southwest And American Airlines Tighten Their Mask Requirements By Ending Exemptions
The airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on board and at airports, with no exceptions. They say people who don't comply won't be allowed to fly as next week.
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The airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on board and at airports, with no exceptions. They say people who don't comply won't be allowed to fly as next week.
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NPR News: Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.
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In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.
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NPR News: As Mexico's Dominant Cartel Gains Power, The President Vows 'Hugs, Not Bullets'
As Mexico's Dominant Cartel Gains Power, The President Vows 'Hugs, Not Bullets'
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel dominates fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking and is linked to various assassinations. But President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says, "We will not declare war."
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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel dominates fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking and is linked to various assassinations. But President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says, "We will not declare war."
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NPR News: Portland's Mayor Is Tear-Gassed By Federal Forces On Another Night Of Protests
Portland's Mayor Is Tear-Gassed By Federal Forces On Another Night Of Protests
"It was not great," Mayor Ted Wheeler said. "It makes your eyes really burn." Protesters rail against federal agents' presence in the city — and repeat their call for Wheeler to resign.
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"It was not great," Mayor Ted Wheeler said. "It makes your eyes really burn." Protesters rail against federal agents' presence in the city — and repeat their call for Wheeler to resign.
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NPR News: Will TikTok Be Banned In The USA? It May Depend On Who Owns It
Will TikTok Be Banned In The USA? It May Depend On Who Owns It
The White House is considering a number of economic sanctions to cut off the hugely popular Chinese-owned app from U.S. users over national security concerns.
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The White House is considering a number of economic sanctions to cut off the hugely popular Chinese-owned app from U.S. users over national security concerns.
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NPR News: Another Bankruptcy At The Mall: Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft Is Latest To Fail
Another Bankruptcy At The Mall: Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft Is Latest To Fail
Ascena Retail Group is the latest clothing seller to try a restructuring during the pandemic, when demand has cratered. The firm, which also owns Lane Bryant and Justice, will close some stores.
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Ascena Retail Group is the latest clothing seller to try a restructuring during the pandemic, when demand has cratered. The firm, which also owns Lane Bryant and Justice, will close some stores.
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NPR News: Protests Helped Save Black-Owned Business That Coronavirus Nearly Killed
Protests Helped Save Black-Owned Business That Coronavirus Nearly Killed
When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.
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When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.
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NPR News: China Launches Ambitious Mission To Mars
China Launches Ambitious Mission To Mars
Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet, after a 2011 mission failed.
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Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet, after a 2011 mission failed.
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NPR News: Baseball Shouts 'Play Ball!' But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins
Baseball Shouts 'Play Ball!' But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins
Major League Baseball's delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.
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Major League Baseball's delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.
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NPR News: Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says
Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here's What The Science Says
How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may the solution.
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How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may the solution.
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NPR News: China Launches Ambitious Mission To Mars
China Launches Ambitious Mission To Mars
Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet, after a 2011 mission failed.
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Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet, after a 2011 mission failed.
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NPR News: 'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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NPR News: Jordanian Prime Minister On The Future Of The West Bank
Jordanian Prime Minister On The Future Of The West Bank
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.
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NPR News: 'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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NPR News: New Orleans Musician Raises Money, Provides Instruments To Kids In Exchange For Guns
New Orleans Musician Raises Money, Provides Instruments To Kids In Exchange For Guns
A fatal shooting inspired New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen to offer youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns. He has raised more than $10,000.
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A fatal shooting inspired New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen to offer youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns. He has raised more than $10,000.
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NPR News: Dr. Tran Saw COVID-19 Devastate New York. Now, He's Doing It Again In California
Dr. Tran Saw COVID-19 Devastate New York. Now, He's Doing It Again In California
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Louis Tran, an emergency physician in San Bernardino County, California. He spent much of May helping out in New York City ICUs grappling with COVID-19 patients.
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NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Louis Tran, an emergency physician in San Bernardino County, California. He spent much of May helping out in New York City ICUs grappling with COVID-19 patients.
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NPR News: Virginia's Monument Avenue Sees Great Change Amid Racial Unrest In The U.S.
Virginia's Monument Avenue Sees Great Change Amid Racial Unrest In The U.S.
We look at the contrast between Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue now and when it was first planned and constructed in the late 19th century.
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We look at the contrast between Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue now and when it was first planned and constructed in the late 19th century.
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NPR News: News Brief: Federal Agents In Chicago, Virus Relief Bill, COVID-19 In California
News Brief: Federal Agents In Chicago, Virus Relief Bill, COVID-19 In California
President Trump announced he will send federal agents to Chicago. The Senate and White House have agreed on key parts of the latest coronavirus relief bill. And, California sets a COVID-19 record.
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President Trump announced he will send federal agents to Chicago. The Senate and White House have agreed on key parts of the latest coronavirus relief bill. And, California sets a COVID-19 record.
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NPR News: 'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.
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NPR News: Jordanian Prime Minister On The Future Of The West Bank
Jordanian Prime Minister On The Future Of The West Bank
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.
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NPR News: Qantas Retires Its Last 747 With A Dash Of Sky Art
Qantas Retires Its Last 747 With A Dash Of Sky Art
With six pilots and no passengers aboard for the final flight from Sydney, QF7474's flight path sketched out a giant Qantas kangaroo logo off the east coast of Australia.
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With six pilots and no passengers aboard for the final flight from Sydney, QF7474's flight path sketched out a giant Qantas kangaroo logo off the east coast of Australia.
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NPR News: Qantas Retires Its Last 747 With A Dash Of Sky Art
Qantas Retires Its Last 747 With A Dash Of Sky Art
With six pilots and no passengers aboard for the final flight from Sydney, QF7474's flight path sketched out a giant Qantas kangaroo logo off the east coast of Australia.
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With six pilots and no passengers aboard for the final flight from Sydney, QF7474's flight path sketched out a giant Qantas kangaroo logo off the east coast of Australia.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2020
NPR News: Former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin Charged With Tax Evasion
Former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin Charged With Tax Evasion
The Washington County prosecutor's office says Chauvin and his wife underreported their joint income from 2014 through 2019 by $464,433.
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The Washington County prosecutor's office says Chauvin and his wife underreported their joint income from 2014 through 2019 by $464,433.
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NPR News: Masking Up In The Midwest: Ohio And Minnesota Announce Statewide Mandates
Masking Up In The Midwest: Ohio And Minnesota Announce Statewide Mandates
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said they would require people to wear face coverings in public, and in the East, Mayor Muriel Boswer expanded mask requirements in Washington, D.C.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said they would require people to wear face coverings in public, and in the East, Mayor Muriel Boswer expanded mask requirements in Washington, D.C.
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NPR News: Pentagon's Number 2 Officer Says Military Must Do Better On Diversity
Pentagon's Number 2 Officer Says Military Must Do Better On Diversity
Gen. John Hyten says it's "absolutely not right" that the Joint Chiefs of Staff are only now getting an African American member for the first time in nearly three decades.
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Gen. John Hyten says it's "absolutely not right" that the Joint Chiefs of Staff are only now getting an African American member for the first time in nearly three decades.
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NPR News: News Brief: Trump Briefing, Schools' Dilemmas, Portland's Lawsuit
News Brief: Trump Briefing, Schools' Dilemmas, Portland's Lawsuit
President Trump's message changes as pandemic cases surge. More schools scrap plans for in-person classes. And, Oregon sues federal agencies for civil rights abuses by federal officers in Portland.
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President Trump's message changes as pandemic cases surge. More schools scrap plans for in-person classes. And, Oregon sues federal agencies for civil rights abuses by federal officers in Portland.
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NPR News: U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close
U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close
The State Department, in a statement early Wednesday morning, said the move is "in order to protect American intellectual property and American's (sic) private information."
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The State Department, in a statement early Wednesday morning, said the move is "in order to protect American intellectual property and American's (sic) private information."
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NPR News: Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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NPR News: Colleges Spent Months Planning For Fall, But A COVID-19 Surge Is Changing Everything
Colleges Spent Months Planning For Fall, But A COVID-19 Surge Is Changing Everything
More colleges are rolling back their optimistic proclamations of an in-person or hybrid fall. Plans are now more likely to include hefty virtual options, be mostly remote or even entirely online.
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More colleges are rolling back their optimistic proclamations of an in-person or hybrid fall. Plans are now more likely to include hefty virtual options, be mostly remote or even entirely online.
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NPR News: U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19
U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19
Hotel rooms would be "ideal" for housing an overflow of evacuees from shelters practicing social distancing, but few towns have them lined up in the southeast, where coronavirus infections are raging.
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Hotel rooms would be "ideal" for housing an overflow of evacuees from shelters practicing social distancing, but few towns have them lined up in the southeast, where coronavirus infections are raging.
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NPR News: Florida's Oyster Beds Devastated By Years Of Drought, Other Pressures
Florida's Oyster Beds Devastated By Years Of Drought, Other Pressures
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission proposes a five-year ban on harvesting wild oysters from Apalachicola Bay to give a popular oyster fishery time to recover from harsh conditions.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission proposes a five-year ban on harvesting wild oysters from Apalachicola Bay to give a popular oyster fishery time to recover from harsh conditions.
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NPR News: Customs And Border Protection Officers Criticized For Being In Portland
Customs And Border Protection Officers Criticized For Being In Portland
The Trump administration is defending its use of federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Oregon. But the state is suing, saying the feds have overreached.
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The Trump administration is defending its use of federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Oregon. But the state is suing, saying the feds have overreached.
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NPR News: Attack In New Jersey Reminds Judges That Their Jobs Are Dangerous
Attack In New Jersey Reminds Judges That Their Jobs Are Dangerous
Judges across the U.S. face growing threats of violence. After the deadly attack on the family of a federal judge in New Jersey, experts say providing better security is a challenge.
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Judges across the U.S. face growing threats of violence. After the deadly attack on the family of a federal judge in New Jersey, experts say providing better security is a challenge.
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NPR News: Cities Hard Hit By Coronavirus Crisis Consider Rolling Back Reopenings
Cities Hard Hit By Coronavirus Crisis Consider Rolling Back Reopenings
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, and that's prompting city leaders in some of the hardest hit places — Seattle, Chicago and Atlanta — to consider closing down again.
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, and that's prompting city leaders in some of the hardest hit places — Seattle, Chicago and Atlanta — to consider closing down again.
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NPR News: Social Change Leads To Healthy Debate In U.S. Military, Gen. Hyten Says
Social Change Leads To Healthy Debate In U.S. Military, Gen. Hyten Says
In a frank phone call with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions about tensions in the military over sexual misconduct and racism.
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In a frank phone call with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions about tensions in the military over sexual misconduct and racism.
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NPR News: After 30 Years, How Has The ADA Helped You?
After 30 Years, How Has The ADA Helped You?
The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is Sunday. Morning Edition wants to know how it has affected your life.
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The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is Sunday. Morning Edition wants to know how it has affected your life.
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NPR News: Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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NPR News: Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Combining Indictment With Insight, A Historian Offers Context For The Age Of Trump
Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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Anne Applebaum writes in Twilight of Democracy that heir to fears and hatreds, even advanced societies are straining under repeated blows: protracted war, economic disruptions, migration, a pandemic.
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NPR News: Texas School Board Keeps Grooming Code That Led To Suspension Of Black Students
Texas School Board Keeps Grooming Code That Led To Suspension Of Black Students
The Barbers Hill Independent School District forbids male students from wearing their hair long. Two Black students were suspended when they refused to cut their dreadlocks.
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The Barbers Hill Independent School District forbids male students from wearing their hair long. Two Black students were suspended when they refused to cut their dreadlocks.
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NPR News: Hostage Standoff In Ukraine Ends After President Agrees To Promote Animal-Rights Film
Hostage Standoff In Ukraine Ends After President Agrees To Promote Animal-Rights Film
A standoff ended with the the gunman releasing all 13 hostages unharmed after Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a video to social media saying, "Everyone should watch the 2005 film Earthlings."
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A standoff ended with the the gunman releasing all 13 hostages unharmed after Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a video to social media saying, "Everyone should watch the 2005 film Earthlings."
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