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(NPR) Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book

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Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book Former national security adviser John Bolton paints a critical portrait of President Trump in a new memoir set for publication soon. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Politics Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book The former national security adviser avoided talking to Congress about what he knew ...

(NPR) Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book

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Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book Former national security adviser John Bolton paints a critical portrait of President Trump in a new memoir set for publication soon. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Politics Trump Told China To 'Go Ahead' With Prison Camps, Bolton Alleges In New Book The former national security adviser avoided talking to Congress about what he knew ...

WATCH: U.S. seeks lower tariffs overseas, fewer duty-free imports

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WATCH: U.S. seeks lower tariffs overseas, fewer duty-free imports Economy Jun 17 WATCH: U.S. seeks lower tariffs overseas, fewer duty-free imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Why the author of ‘ American Spy’ recommends this 1920s novel about a secret identity

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Why the author of ‘American Spy’ recommends this 1920s novel about a secret identity Arts Jun 17 Why the author of ‘American Spy’ recommends this 1920s novel about a secret identity By Courtney Vinopal

NASA’s next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting virus

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NASA’s next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting virus Science Jun 17 NASA’s next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting virus By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Trump proposes measure rolling back tech company protections

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Trump proposes measure rolling back tech company protections Politics Jun 17 Trump proposes measure rolling back tech company protections By Michael Balsamo, Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Trump approves bill to punish China over ethnic crackdown

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Trump approves bill to punish China over ethnic crackdown Politics Jun 17 Trump approves bill to punish China over ethnic crackdown By Ben Fox, Associated Press

Gov. Cuomo signs order declaring Juneteenth a holiday for New York state employees

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Gov. Cuomo signs order declaring Juneteenth a holiday for New York state employees Nation Jun 17 Gov. Cuomo signs order declaring Juneteenth a holiday for New York state employees By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

(NPR) Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder

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Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant on June 12 in Atlanta. Rolfe has been fired following the fatal shooting of Brooks and a second officer has been placed on administrative duty. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Form...

Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected

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Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected Politics Jun 17 Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected By Zeke Miller, Deb Reichmann, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

(NPR) Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder

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Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with Officer Garrett Rolfe in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant on June 12 in Atlanta. Rolfe has been fired following the fatal shooting of Brooks and a second officer has been placed on administrative duty. AP hide caption toggle caption AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Form...

WATCH: Washington D.C. could move to phase 2 reopening next week

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WATCH: Washington D.C. could move to phase 2 reopening next week Health Jun 17 WATCH: Washington D.C. could move to phase 2 reopening next week By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

(NPR) George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us'

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George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us' Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council in Geneva via video Wednesday, nearly a month after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice ...

(NPR) George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us'

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George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us' Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council in Geneva via video Wednesday, nearly a month after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice ...

WATCH: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder

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WATCH: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder Nation Jun 17 WATCH: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Arizona virus infections surge in major U.S. hot spot

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Arizona virus infections surge in major U.S. hot spot Health Jun 17 Arizona virus infections surge in major U.S. hot spot By Associated Press

(NPR) George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I'm Asking You To Help Us'

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George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I'm Asking You To Help Us' Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council in Geneva via video Wednesday, nearly a month after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice ...

(NPR) George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I'm Asking You To Help Us'

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George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I'm Asking You To Help Us' Philonise Floyd speaks to the Human Rights Council in Geneva via video Wednesday, nearly a month after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice ...

President von der Leyen vows to fight lack of diversity in E.U. institutions

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President von der Leyen vows to fight lack of diversity in E.U. institutions World Jun 17 President von der Leyen vows to fight lack of diversity in E.U. institutions By Associated Press

France see protests by activists, medics and police

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France see protests by activists, medics and police World Jun 17 France see protests by activists, medics and police By Arno Pedram, Associated Press

Senate approves $2.8 billion plan to boost conservation, parks

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Senate approves $2.8 billion plan to boost conservation, parks Politics Jun 17 Senate approves $2.8 billion plan to boost conservation, parks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Federal court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price

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Federal court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price Economy Jun 17 Federal court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks in Darby, Penn., on reopening the country amid coronavirus

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks in Darby, Penn., on reopening the country amid coronavirus Politics Jun 17 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks in Darby, Penn., on reopening the country amid coronavirus By Associated Press

Pelosi requiring masks for House hearings

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Pelosi requiring masks for House hearings Politics Jun 17 Pelosi requiring masks for House hearings By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

5 years after church massacre, South Carolina protects confederate monuments

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5 years after church massacre, South Carolina protects confederate monuments Nation Jun 17 5 years after church massacre, South Carolina protects confederate monuments By Associated Press

World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

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World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests World Jun 17 World’s fastest man suspended for missing doping tests By James Ellingworth, Associated Press

(NPR) 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go

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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go NPR Analysis 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has an advantage over President Trump in the states likely to tip the presidential race, but he's still short of solidifying 270 electoral votes needed to win.

(NPR) 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go

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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go NPR Analysis 2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has an advantage over President Trump in the states likely to tip the presidential race, but he's still short of solidifying 270 electoral votes needed to win.

New Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of world

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New Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of world World Jun 17 New Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of world By Ken Moritsugu, David Rising, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Netflix CEO, wife to donate $120M to HBCUs

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Netflix CEO, wife to donate $120M to HBCUs Nation Jun 17 Netflix CEO, wife to donate $120M to HBCUs By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump announces roadmap for the PREVENTS Task Force on veteran suicide prevention

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WATCH LIVE: Trump announces roadmap for the PREVENTS Task Force on veteran suicide prevention Politics Jun 17 WATCH LIVE: Trump announces roadmap for the PREVENTS Task Force on veteran suicide prevention By Candice Norwood

After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging

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After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging Nation Jun 17 After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging By Associated Press

U.S. hits Syria’s elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act

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U.S. hits Syria’s elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act World Jun 17 U.S. hits Syria’s elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP holds news conference about ‘ Justice Act’ on police changes

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WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP holds news conference about ‘Justice Act’ on police changes Politics Jun 17 WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP holds news conference about ‘Justice Act’ on police changes By Lisa Mascaro, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday

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Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday Politics Jun 17 Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday By Alan Suderman, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

(NPR) The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy

The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy The Coronavirus Crisis The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy While retail sales bounced back in May after a deep drop in March and April, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.

(NPR) The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy

The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy The Coronavirus Crisis The Rich Have Stopped Spending And That's Tanked The Economy While retail sales bounced back in May after a deep drop in March and April, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.