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Trump administration finalizes coal plant pollution rollback

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Trump administration finalizes coal plant pollution rollback Economy Aug 31 Trump administration finalizes coal plant pollution rollback By Matthew Brown, Travis Loller, Associated Press

WATCH: Kenosha mayor urges Trump to visit another time

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WATCH: Kenosha mayor urges Trump to visit another time Nation Aug 31 WATCH: Kenosha mayor urges Trump to visit another time By Associated Press

Quiz: What does health care cost around the world?

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Quiz: What does health care cost around the world? Health Aug 31 Quiz: What does health care cost around the world? By Laura Santhanam

How Canada got universal health care and what the U.S. could learn

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How Canada got universal health care and what the U.S. could learn Health Aug 31 How Canada got universal health care and what the U.S. could learn By Laura Santhanam

Brazil Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus

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Brazil Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus World Aug 31 Brazil Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus By Associated Press

2 shootings, 2 days: In Kenosha, a microcosm of U.S. strife

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2 shootings, 2 days: In Kenosha, a microcosm of U.S. strife Nation Aug 31 2 shootings, 2 days: In Kenosha, a microcosm of U.S. strife By Jennifer Peltz, Russell Contreras, Associated Press

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, Paul Rusesabagina, arrested

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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, Paul Rusesabagina, arrested World Aug 31 ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, Paul Rusesabagina, arrested By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press

House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays

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House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays Politics Aug 31 House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Isolation and frustration are keeping some voters from election excitement

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Isolation and frustration are keeping some voters from election excitement Politics Aug 31 Isolation and frustration are keeping some voters from election excitement By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It'

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Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Joe Biden forcefully pushes back against

(NPR) Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It'

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Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop The Violence Because For Years He Has Fomented It' Joe Biden forcefully pushes back against

Appeals court again rules out House subpoena for McGahn

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Appeals court again rules out House subpoena for McGahn Politics Aug 31 Appeals court again rules out House subpoena for McGahn By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Trump wants to expand aquaculture boom, but environmentalists dig in

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Trump wants to expand aquaculture boom, but environmentalists dig in Science Aug 31 Trump wants to expand aquaculture boom, but environmentalists dig in By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

(NPR) Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It'

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Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It' Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It' Joe Biden forcefully pushes back against Pre

(NPR) Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It'

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Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It' Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice Biden: Trump 'Can't Stop Violence Because For Years He's Fomented It' Joe Biden forcefully pushes back against Pre

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House news conference

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House news conference Politics Aug 31 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House news conference By Associated Press

Trial date set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam

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Trial date set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam Politics Aug 31 Trial date set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

NYPD to adopt guidelines for disciplining officer misconduct

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NYPD to adopt guidelines for disciplining officer misconduct Nation Aug 31 NYPD to adopt guidelines for disciplining officer misconduct By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence

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Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence President Trump has threatened to intervene in what he called a "mess" in Portland after clashes between Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter demonstrators left a man dead. John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence "Po

(NPR) Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence

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Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence President Trump has threatened to intervene in what he called a "mess" in Portland after clashes between Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter demonstrators left a man dead. John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Trump Threatens Intervention After Portland Violence "Po

WATCH: Chicago police give update on weekend shooting of officers

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WATCH: Chicago police give update on weekend shooting of officers Nation Aug 31 WATCH: Chicago police give update on weekend shooting of officers By Associated Press

State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting

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State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting Nation Aug 31 State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting By Associated Press

GOP portrayal of urban mayhem doesn̢۪t always match reality

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GOP portrayal of urban mayhem doesn't always match reality Politics Aug 31 GOP portrayal of urban mayhem doesn't always match reality By Associated Press

Strike leader detained in Belarus as crackdown continues

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Strike leader detained in Belarus as crackdown continues World Aug 31 Strike leader detained in Belarus as crackdown continues By Associated Press

Diplomat tapped to be PM in Lebanon vows reforms

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Diplomat tapped to be PM in Lebanon vows reforms Politics Aug 31 Diplomat tapped to be PM in Lebanon vows reforms By Associated Press

(NPR) Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show

Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show America Reckons With Racial Injustice Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show Wisconsin Public Radio After Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called state lawmakers to the capital to try to push police reform, but the GOP says they need more time to decide their next steps.

(NPR) Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show

Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show America Reckons With Racial Injustice Wis. Governor Calls Session On Police Reform; Republicans Refuse To Show Wisconsin Public Radio After Kenosha police shot Jacob Blake, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called state lawmakers to the capital to try to push police reform, but the GOP says they need more time to decide their next steps.

(NPR) 1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters

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1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters A Portland police officer ties a police line around the scene of a fatal shooting in Portland Saturday. It's the latest incident after weeks of Trump supporters clashing with counterprotesters. Nathan Howard/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters

(NPR) 1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters

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1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters A Portland police officer ties a police line around the scene of a fatal shooting in Portland Saturday. It's the latest incident after weeks of Trump supporters clashing with counterprotesters. Nathan Howard/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 1 Killed In Portland Amid Clashes Between Pro-Trump Caravan And Counterprotesters

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

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Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub Science Aug 30 Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

COVID-19 & The Classroom: Parents share their struggles and plans as schools reopen

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COVID-19 & The Classroom: Parents share their struggles and plans as schools reopen Education Aug 30 COVID-19 & The Classroom: Parents share their struggles and plans as schools reopen By PBS NewsHour Weekend

Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020

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Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020 Arts Aug 30 Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020 By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

‘ Tenet’ launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office

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‘Tenet’ launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office Arts Aug 30 ‘Tenet’ launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

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Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill World Aug 29 Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill By Cara Anna, Associated Press

(NPR) Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice

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Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Then-Sen. Joe Biden, right, at Capitol Hill news conference in 1994 after the Senate voted on a major crime bill. John Duricka/AP hide caption toggle caption John Duricka/AP Elections Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Republicans charge that Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and b

(NPR) Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice

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Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Then-Sen. Joe Biden, right, at Capitol Hill news conference in 1994 after the Senate voted on a major crime bill. John Duricka/AP hide caption toggle caption John Duricka/AP Elections Fact Check: Trump's And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Republicans charge that Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and b

1 dead in Portland after Trump supporters, protesters clash

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1 dead in Portland after Trump supporters, protesters clash Nation Aug 30 1 dead in Portland after Trump supporters, protesters clash By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

(NPR) Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice

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Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Then-Sen. Joe Biden, right, at Capitol Hill news conference in 1994 after the Senate voted on a major crime bill. John Duricka/AP hide caption toggle caption John Duricka/AP Elections Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Republicans charge Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and both candidates ha

(NPR) Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice

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Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Then-Sen. Joe Biden, right, at Capitol Hill news conference in 1994 after the Senate voted on a major crime bill. John Duricka/AP hide caption toggle caption John Duricka/AP Elections Fact Check: Trump And Biden's Records On Criminal Justice Republicans charge Americans would not be safe with a President Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Trump, and both candidates ha

Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

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Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill World Aug 29 Thousands march in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Blake’s family to lead Kenosha rally against police violence

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Blake’s family to lead Kenosha rally against police violence Nation Aug 29 Blake’s family to lead Kenosha rally against police violence By Stephen Groves, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

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Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins Nation Aug 29 Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins By Gerald Herbert, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

(NPR) Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign

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Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign President Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night, the last day of the Republican National Convention. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Analysis Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign Whatever the validity of Trump's claims about the past, current reality for millions of the unemployed is

(NPR) Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign

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Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign President Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday night, the last day of the Republican National Convention. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Analysis Adapting To A Pandemic, GOP Confab Sets Tone For Trump Reelection Campaign Whatever the validity of Trump's claims about the past, current reality for millions of the unemployed is