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(NPR) Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic

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Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic Kansas National Guard member Roy Manns, from Topeka, Kan., writes down results as he runs samples through an Abbott COVID-19 testing machine at a drive-thru testing site on Wednesday in Dodge City, Kan. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic The CDC comb...

(NPR) Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Fashion, Education And Health Disparities

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Fashion, Education And Health Disparities The National Conversation With All Things Considered Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Fashion, Education And Health Disparities On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we'll hear from educators on how the coronavirus has changed their work. We'll also answer your questions about the economy and health disparities.

Puerto Rico to reopen businesses, beaches with new rules

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Puerto Rico to reopen businesses, beaches with new rules Nation May 21 Puerto Rico to reopen businesses, beaches with new rules By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

WATCH: Trump meets with African American leaders ahead of Michigan Ford tour

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WATCH: Trump meets with African American leaders ahead of Michigan Ford tour Nation May 21 WATCH: Trump meets with African American leaders ahead of Michigan Ford tour By Associated Press

WATCH: D.C. mayor aims to start reopening May 29

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WATCH: D.C. mayor aims to start reopening May 29 Health May 21 WATCH: D.C. mayor aims to start reopening May 29 By Justin Stabley and Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Texas naval base shooting is ‘ terrorism-related,’ says FBI

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Texas naval base shooting is ‘terrorism-related,’ says FBI Nation May 21 Texas naval base shooting is ‘terrorism-related,’ says FBI By Lolita C. Baldor, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work

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GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work Politics May 21 GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

In reversal, White House tells CDC to post church guidance

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In reversal, White House tells CDC to post church guidance Nation May 21 In reversal, White House tells CDC to post church guidance By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

(NPR) Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic

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Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic Kansas National Guard member Roy Manns, from Topeka, Kan., writes down results as he runs samples through an Abbott COVID-19 testing machine at a drive-thru testing site on Wednesday in Dodge City, Kan. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic The CDC comb...

Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on murder charge

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Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on murder charge Nation May 21 Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on murder charge By Associated Press

Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on felony murder charge

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Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on felony murder charge Nation May 21 Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on felony murder charge By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: NASA holds presser on upcoming SpaceX flight test

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WATCH LIVE: NASA holds presser on upcoming SpaceX flight test Science May 21 WATCH LIVE: NASA holds presser on upcoming SpaceX flight test By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Trump slams mail-in balloting promoted by his own campaign

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Trump slams mail-in balloting promoted by his own campaign Politics May 21 Trump slams mail-in balloting promoted by his own campaign By Zeke Miller, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

China considering a bill to crack down on Hong Kong opposition

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China considering a bill to crack down on Hong Kong opposition World May 21 China considering a bill to crack down on Hong Kong opposition By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex

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Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex Nation May 21 Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex By Jacques Billeaud, Terry Tang, Associated Press

Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers

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Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers World May 21 Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers By Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press

Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex to ‘ gain some respect’

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Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex to ‘gain some respect’ Nation May 21 Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex to ‘gain some respect’ By Jacques Billeaud, Terry Tang, Associated Press

Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers

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Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers World May 21 Hungary closes border transit zones for asylum-seekers By Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press

Cuba’s top diplomat for U.S. relations says ties at new low

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Cuba’s top diplomat for U.S. relations says ties at new low Politics May 21 Cuba’s top diplomat for U.S. relations says ties at new low By Andrea Rodriguez, Christopher Gillette, Associated Press

Court says dinosaur fossils worth millions aren’t minerals

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Court says dinosaur fossils worth millions aren’t minerals Science May 21 Court says dinosaur fossils worth millions aren’t minerals By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press

U.S. may rethink decision to exit surveillance treaty, Trumps says

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U.S. may rethink decision to exit surveillance treaty, Trumps says World May 21 U.S. may rethink decision to exit surveillance treaty, Trumps says By Associated Press

Italian woman wins Picasso valued at 1 million euros

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Italian woman wins Picasso valued at 1 million euros Arts May 21 Italian woman wins Picasso valued at 1 million euros By John Leicester, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump makes remarks at Ford Motor Co. plant outside Detroit

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WATCH LIVE: Trump makes remarks at Ford Motor Co. plant outside Detroit Politics May 21 WATCH LIVE: Trump makes remarks at Ford Motor Co. plant outside Detroit By Darlene Superville, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from U.S. prison

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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from U.S. prison Nation May 21 Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from U.S. prison By Michael Balsamo, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online

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WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online Education May 21 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online By Associated Press

Coronavirus-triggered layoffs in U.S. hit nearly 39 million

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Coronavirus-triggered layoffs in U.S. hit nearly 39 million Economy May 21 Coronavirus-triggered layoffs in U.S. hit nearly 39 million By Christopher Rugaber, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online

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WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online Education May 21 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online By Associated Press

PHOTOS: Dam failure floods Michigan city, displacing thousands amid pandemic

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PHOTOS: Dam failure floods Michigan city, displacing thousands amid pandemic Nation May 21 PHOTOS: Dam failure floods Michigan city, displacing thousands amid pandemic By Corey Williams, Tammy Webber, Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online

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WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online Education May 21 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo says summer school in New York state will be online By Associated Press

(NPR) Getting An Antibody Test For The Coronavirus? Here's What It Won't Tell You

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Getting An Antibody Test For The Coronavirus? Here's What It Won't Tell You Blood collection tubes sit in a rack on the first day of a free COVID-19 antibody testing event at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, in DeLand, Fla., on May 4 . Paul Hennessy/Echoes WIre/Barcroft Media via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Paul Hennessy/Echoes WIre/Barcroft Media via Getty Images Shots - Health News Getting An Antibody Test For The Coronavirus? Here's What It Won't Tell You ...

Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief

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Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief Politics May 21 Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Expert takes your questions on how and when to best reopen the country

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WATCH LIVE: Expert takes your questions on how and when to best reopen the country Health May 21 WATCH LIVE: Expert takes your questions on how and when to best reopen the country By Laura Santhanam

Investigators build case for ISIS crimes against Yazidis

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Investigators build case for ISIS crimes against Yazidis World May 21 Investigators build case for ISIS crimes against Yazidis By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Essential workers testify on effect of COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: Essential workers testify on effect of COVID-19 pandemic Politics May 21 WATCH LIVE: Essential workers testify on effect of COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal

Why experts are cautious about Moderna’ s COVID-19 vaccine trial

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Why experts are cautious about Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial Health May 21 Why experts are cautious about Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial By Helen Branswell, STAT

(NPR) U.S. Could Have Saved 36, 000 Lives If Social Distancing Started 1 Week Earlier: Study

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U.S. Could Have Saved 36,000 Lives If Social Distancing Started 1 Week Earlier: Study A new analysis finds social distancing has been very effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19 — and that thousands of lives could have been saved if the policies began earlier. In this March 17 photo, people eat at a restaurant along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla., nearly a week after President Trump declared a national emergency. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates ...

Loughlin and husband to serve prison time for college admissions scam

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Loughlin and husband to serve prison time for college admissions scam Nation May 21 Loughlin and husband to serve prison time for college admissions scam By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Pelosi speaks on coronavirus funding for mail-in voting, election security

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WATCH LIVE: Pelosi speaks on coronavirus funding for mail-in voting, election security Politics May 21 WATCH LIVE: Pelosi speaks on coronavirus funding for mail-in voting, election security By Courtney Vinopal

$1.3 billion awarded for border wall, largest contract yet

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$1.3 billion awarded for border wall, largest contract yet Nation May 21 $1.3 billion awarded for border wall, largest contract yet By James MacPherson, Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoenas related to origins of Russia probe

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoenas related to origins of Russia probe Politics May 21 WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoenas related to origins of Russia probe By Associated Press

Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic

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Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic Politics May 21 Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic By Nicholas Riccardi, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Nearly 39 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit

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Nearly 39 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit Economy May 21 Nearly 39 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

European plans to use apps in virus tracking face setbacks

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European plans to use apps in virus tracking face setbacks World May 21 European plans to use apps in virus tracking face setbacks By Danica Kirka, Vanessa Gera, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

China kicks off key political event delayed by pandemic

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China kicks off key political event delayed by pandemic World May 21 China kicks off key political event delayed by pandemic By Associated Press

Death and destruction after cyclone hits India, Bangladesh

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Death and destruction after cyclone hits India, Bangladesh World May 21 Death and destruction after cyclone hits India, Bangladesh By Sheikh Saaliq, Julhas Alam, Associated Press

(NPR) As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14%

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As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14% The CA-110, a highway that's frequently jam-packed with California commuters, saw extremely light traffic in March. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Coronavirus Live Updates As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14% In March, likely because of coronavirus restrictions, the number of miles driven decreased by over 18% ...