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(NPR) U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients

U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients Coronavirus Live Updates U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.

Arizona hospitals at 83 percent capacity, elective surgery may stop

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Arizona hospitals at 83 percent capacity, elective surgery may stop Health Jun 10 Arizona hospitals at 83 percent capacity, elective surgery may stop By Bob Christie, Associated Press

Arizona hospitals at 83% capacity, elective surgery may stop

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Arizona hospitals at 83% capacity, elective surgery may stop Health Jun 10 Arizona hospitals at 83% capacity, elective surgery may stop By Bob Christie, Associated Press

Police officer in George Floyd case out on bail

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Police officer in George Floyd case out on bail Nation Jun 10 Police officer in George Floyd case out on bail By Associated Press

(NPR) 'Homage To Hate': Pelosi Calls For Confederate Statues Removed From U.S. Capitol

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'Homage To Hate': Pelosi Calls For Confederate Statues Removed From U.S. Capitol A statue of Robert E. Lee stands in the U.S. Capitol, seen in 2019. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 'Homage To Hate': Pelosi Calls For Confederate Statues Removed From U.S. Capitol House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday calls the

Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’ t usually change minds. But here’ s what does work

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Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’t usually change minds. But here’s what does work Nation Jun 10 Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’t usually change minds. But here’s what does work By Betsy Mason, Knowable Magazine

NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties

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NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties Nation Jun 10 NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties By Dan Gelston, Associated Press

Filipina journalist braces for verdict in ‘ cyber libel’ case

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Filipina journalist braces for verdict in ‘cyber libel’ case World Jun 10 Filipina journalist braces for verdict in ‘cyber libel’ case By Associated Press

Tuesday’s primaries offer lessons for November

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Tuesday's primaries offer lessons for November Politics Jun 10 Tuesday's primaries offer lessons for November By Matt Loffman

(NPR) George Floyd's Brother Tells Lawmakers Justice Has To Be Served

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George Floyd's Brother Tells Lawmakers Justice Has To Be Served Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, attends a House Judiciary Committee hearing about policing practices and law enforcement accountability prompted by George Floyd's killing on Wednesday. Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice George Floyd's Brother Tells Lawmakers Justice Has To Be Served

Trump says he wont consider changing bases named for Confederate officers

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Trump says he wont consider changing bases named for Confederate officers Nation Jun 10 Trump says he wont consider changing bases named for Confederate officers By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Boston to reassess Christopher Columbus statue after it was found beheaded

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Boston to reassess Christopher Columbus statue after it was found beheaded Nation Jun 10 Boston to reassess Christopher Columbus statue after it was found beheaded By Associated Press

Federal judge briefly stops U.S. from expelling migrant teen

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Federal judge briefly stops U.S. from expelling migrant teen Nation Jun 10 Federal judge briefly stops U.S. from expelling migrant teen By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

U.S. general says Taliban has yet to meet conditions for U.S. withdrawal

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U.S. general says Taliban has yet to meet conditions for U.S. withdrawal World Jun 10 U.S. general says Taliban has yet to meet conditions for U.S. withdrawal By Robert Burns, Associated Press

U.S. police officers’ personal info leaked online

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U.S. police officers’ personal info leaked online Nation Jun 10 U.S. police officers’ personal info leaked online By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Federal Reserve to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022

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Federal Reserve to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022 Economy Jun 10 Federal Reserve to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022 By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

HBO Max removes ‘Gone With the Wind,’ will add context

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HBO Max removes ‘Gone With the Wind,’ will add context Arts Jun 10 HBO Max removes ‘Gone With the Wind,’ will add context By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Former federal judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

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Former federal judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power Nation Jun 10 Former federal judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press

‘ We need help’ : Small cities face fiscal calamity from virus

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‘We need help’: Small cities face fiscal calamity from virus Nation Jun 10 ‘We need help’: Small cities face fiscal calamity from virus By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Jerome Powell likely to stress federal government’ s ability to aid economy

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WATCH LIVE: Jerome Powell likely to stress federal government’s ability to aid economy Economy Jun 10 WATCH LIVE: Jerome Powell likely to stress federal government’s ability to aid economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

‘ Cops,’ on air for 33 seasons, dropped by Paramount Network

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‘Cops,’ on air for 33 seasons, dropped by Paramount Network Arts Jun 10 ‘Cops,’ on air for 33 seasons, dropped by Paramount Network

WATCH: Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform

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WATCH: Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform Nation Jun 10 WATCH: Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

U.S. military rethinking links to Confederate Army symbols

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U.S. military rethinking links to Confederate Army symbols Nation Jun 10 U.S. military rethinking links to Confederate Army symbols By Robert Burns, Associated Press

(NPR) 'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing

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'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, attends a House Judiciary Committee hearing about policing practices and law enforcement accountability prompted by George Floyd's killing on Wednesday. Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice 'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Tes

Read full testimony from George Floyd’s brother and law enforcement officials to Congress

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Read full testimony from George Floyd's brother and law enforcement officials to Congress Nation Jun 10 Read full testimony from George Floyd's brother and law enforcement officials to Congress By Candice Norwood

WATCH: ‘Make law enforcement the solution and not the problem,’ George Floyd’s brother urges House

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WATCH: 'Make law enforcement the solution and not the problem,' George Floyd’s brother urges House Nation Jun 10 WATCH: 'Make law enforcement the solution and not the problem,' George Floyd’s brother urges House By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Europe reopens borders amid worst global recession in memory

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Europe reopens borders amid worst global recession in memory World Jun 10 Europe reopens borders amid worst global recession in memory By Angela Charlton, Colleen Barry, Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press

CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

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CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet Nation Jun 10 CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet By Associated Press

(NPR) From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

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From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope Visitors to the New York Department of Labor are turned away at the door by personnel because of closures over coronavirus concerns in New York on March 18. New York state began offering job protections for those required, or cautioned, to self-isolate or quarantine by a government entity. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP The Coronavirus Crisis From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States

WATCH LIVE: George Floyd’ s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices

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WATCH LIVE: George Floyd’s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices Politics Jun 10 WATCH LIVE: George Floyd’s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices By Candice Norwood

CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

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CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet Nation Jun 10 CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet By Associated Press

‘ Chaos in Georgia’ : Is messy primary a November harbinger?

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‘Chaos in Georgia’: Is messy primary a November harbinger? Politics Jun 10 ‘Chaos in Georgia’: Is messy primary a November harbinger? By Associated Press

(NPR) Joe Biden Has Come A Long Way On Criminal Justice Reform. Progressives Want More

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Joe Biden Has Come A Long Way On Criminal Justice Reform. Progressives Want More Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks via video at a funeral service for George Floyd in Houston Monday. David J. Phillip/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David J. Phillip/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Politics Joe Biden Has Come A Long Way On Criminal Justice Reform. Progressives Want More Former Vice President Joe Biden is calling fo