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(NPR) Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

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Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases Cars line up to enter SeaWorld as it reopens, June 11, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. The park had been closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus. John Raoux/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raoux/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases As Florida's COVID-19 numbers continue to break records, the state's top officials are sparring over what to do...

(NPR) Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

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Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases Cars line up to enter SeaWorld as it reopens, June 11, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. The park had been closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus. John Raoux/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raoux/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases As Florida's COVID-19 numbers continue to break records, the state's top officials are sparring over what to do...

North Korea’ s military to re-enter inter-Korean cooperation sites

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North Korea’s military to re-enter inter-Korean cooperation sites World Jun 16 North Korea’s military to re-enter inter-Korean cooperation sites By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

Calls for de-escalation training grow after Atlanta shooting

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Calls for de-escalation training grow after Atlanta shooting Nation Jun 16 Calls for de-escalation training grow after Atlanta shooting By Kate Brumback, R.J. Rico, Associated Press

(NPR) Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump

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Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump A mine resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, originally created for the military, displayed in 2013 by a sheriff's department official in Warren County, N.Y. Mike Groll/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Groll/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump Many law enforcement agencies in suburb...

(NPR) Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump

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Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump A mine resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, originally created for the military, displayed in 2013 by a sheriff's department official in Warren County, N.Y. Mike Groll/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Groll/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Twin Cities Area Police Forces Loaded Up On War Surplus Under President Trump Many law enforcement agencies in suburb...

U.S. Supreme Court halts Texas execution over clergy question

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U.S. Supreme Court halts Texas execution over clergy question Nation Jun 16 U.S. Supreme Court halts Texas execution over clergy question By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Public bathrooms carry coronavirus risks. Here’ s how to be careful

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Public bathrooms carry coronavirus risks. Here’s how to be careful Health Jun 16 Public bathrooms carry coronavirus risks. Here’s how to be careful By William Petri, The Conversation

For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks

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For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks Nation Jun 16 For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire

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PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire Nation Jun 16 PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court win

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LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court win Nation Jun 16 LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court win By David Crary, Associated Press

(NPR) Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America

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Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America President Trump nominated Jerome Powell to his current post as Federal Reserve chairman, but the president has often criticized Powell over Fed policy. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Analysis Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America No Federal Reserve chair has ever been ridiculed publicly as much as Powell has. And that's despite the central bank's un...

(NPR) Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America

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Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America President Trump nominated Jerome Powell to his current post as Federal Reserve chairman, but the president has often criticized Powell over Fed policy. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Analysis Jerome Powell Has The Most Humiliating Job In America No Federal Reserve chair has ever been ridiculed publicly as much as Powell has. And that's despite the central bank's un...

Americans are the unhappiest they’ ve been in 50 years, poll says

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Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years, poll says Health Jun 16 Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years, poll says By Tamara Lush, Associated Press

Louisiana widening access to medical marijuana under new law

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Louisiana widening access to medical marijuana under new law Health Jun 16 Louisiana widening access to medical marijuana under new law By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Read Trump’ s full executive order on ‘ safe policing’

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Read Trump’s full executive order on ‘safe policing’ Politics Jun 16 Read Trump’s full executive order on ‘safe policing’ By Courtney Vinopal

African nations seek scrutiny of U.S. and others over racism

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African nations seek scrutiny of U.S. and others over racism World Jun 16 African nations seek scrutiny of U.S. and others over racism By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

House to vote to make Washington D.C. the 51st state

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House to vote to make Washington D.C. the 51st state Nation Jun 16 House to vote to make Washington D.C. the 51st state By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform

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Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform President Trump speaks during an event on police reform in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform The president is facing political pressure to take action following the national outcry over the kill...

(NPR) Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform

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Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform President Trump speaks during an event on police reform in the Rose Garden of the White House Tuesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform The president is facing political pressure to take action following the national outcry over the kill...

(NPR) Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force

Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force America Reckons With Racial Injustice Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force The hearing will include two panels, one on policing in the black community and another, the chair said, comprised of "folks who can tell us about the other side of the story and ways to go forward."

(NPR) Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force

Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force America Reckons With Racial Injustice Senate Judiciary Holds Hearing On Police Use Of Force The hearing will include two panels, one on policing in the black community and another, the chair said, comprised of "folks who can tell us about the other side of the story and ways to go forward."

Venezuela Supreme Court orders takeover of leading opposition party

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Venezuela Supreme Court orders takeover of leading opposition party World Jun 16 Venezuela Supreme Court orders takeover of leading opposition party By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Hearing on police force and community relations

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Hearing on police force and community relations Politics Jun 16 WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Hearing on police force and community relations By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

U.S. offers muted concern over press freedom after journalists convicted in Philippines

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U.S. offers muted concern over press freedom after journalists convicted in Philippines World Jun 16 U.S. offers muted concern over press freedom after journalists convicted in Philippines By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone

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Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone Nation Jun 16 Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone By Associated Press

Trump signs executive order on police reform

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Trump signs executive order on police reform Politics Jun 16 Trump signs executive order on police reform By Jill Colvin, Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone

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Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone Nation Jun 16 Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone By Associated Press

How to decrease your coronavirus risk while protesting

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How to decrease your coronavirus risk while protesting Health Jun 16 How to decrease your coronavirus risk while protesting By Thomas A. Russo, The Conversation

WATCH: De Blasio announces policy mandating release of NYC police body-cam footage

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WATCH: De Blasio announces policy mandating release of NYC police body-cam footage Nation Jun 16 WATCH: De Blasio announces policy mandating release of NYC police body-cam footage By Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried

Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried In Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday night — for the first time since the coronavirus shut down events in March — President Trump will hold one of his signature rallies.

(NPR) Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried

Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Plans An Indoor Rally In Tulsa. That Has Public Health Officials Worried In Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday night — for the first time since the coronavirus shut down events in March — President Trump will hold one of his signature rallies.

Drug provides first evidence of improving COVID-19 survival

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Drug provides first evidence of improving COVID-19 survival Health Jun 16 Drug provides first evidence of improving COVID-19 survival By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

U.S. retail sales jump by nearly 18 percent in a partial rebound

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U.S. retail sales jump by nearly 18 percent in a partial rebound Economy Jun 16 U.S. retail sales jump by nearly 18 percent in a partial rebound By Josh Boak, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: House Armed Services holds hearing on racial disparities in military justice system

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WATCH LIVE: House Armed Services holds hearing on racial disparities in military justice system Nation Jun 16 WATCH LIVE: House Armed Services holds hearing on racial disparities in military justice system By Courtney Vinopal

WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order on police reform

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WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order on police reform Politics Jun 16 WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order on police reform By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform

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WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform President Trump makes his way to the Rose Garden for a signing ceremony at the White House earlier this month. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform The president is facing tremendous pressure to take action following the killing of George Floyd at the han...

(NPR) WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform

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WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform President Trump makes his way to the Rose Garden for a signing ceremony at the White House earlier this month. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images America Reckons With Racial Injustice WATCH: Trump To Sign Executive Order On Police Reform The president is facing tremendous pressure to take action following the killing of George Floyd at the han...

WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair presents semi-annual monetary report to Congress

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WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair presents semi-annual monetary report to Congress Economy Jun 16 WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair presents semi-annual monetary report to Congress By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

India says 3 soldiers killed in standoff with Chinese troops

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India says 3 soldiers killed in standoff with Chinese troops World Jun 16 India says 3 soldiers killed in standoff with Chinese troops By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press

North Korea blows up inter-Korean office, raising tensions

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North Korea blows up inter-Korean office, raising tensions World Jun 16 North Korea blows up inter-Korean office, raising tensions By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

Beijing expands lockdowns as cases top 100 in new outbreak

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Beijing expands lockdowns as cases top 100 in new outbreak World Jun 16 Beijing expands lockdowns as cases top 100 in new outbreak By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

(NPR) Retail Sales Bounce Up 17.7% After Record Drop As States Reopen

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Retail Sales Bounce Up 17.7% After Record Drop As States Reopen Social distancing instructions are seen at California's Westfield Santa Anita shopping mall on June 12, as local businesses enter Phase 3 reopening. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Retail Sales Bounce Up 17.7% After Record Drop As States Reopen Spending is still nowhere near last year's. But as...