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(NPR) With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans

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With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans Sally Beauty's in Salt Lake City is one of many establishments across the country requiring patrons to wear face coverings. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert previously paused the state's reopening, but tweeted on June 22 that he has "no plans to shut down Utah's economy." Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Coronavirus Live Updates With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Pla

(NPR) With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans

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With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans Sally Beauty's in Salt Lake City is one of many establishments across the country requiring patrons to wear face coverings. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert previously paused the state's reopening, but tweeted on June 22 that he has "no plans to shut down Utah's economy." Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Coronavirus Live Updates With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Pla

Honduras president shows improvement after testing positive for COVID-19

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Honduras president shows improvement after testing positive for COVID-19 World Jun 24 Honduras president shows improvement after testing positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press

WikiLeaks founder faces new indictment in U.S.

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WikiLeaks founder faces new indictment in U.S. Politics Jun 24 WikiLeaks founder faces new indictment in U.S. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after night of unrest

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Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after night of unrest Nation Jun 24 Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after night of unrest By Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Africa’s first vaccination trials begin for COVID-19

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Africa’s first vaccination trials begin for COVID-19 Health Jun 24 Africa’s first vaccination trials begin for COVID-19 By Cara Anna, Associated Press

New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus

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New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus Nation Jun 24 New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus By Associated Press

Les Crystal, a guiding force behind NewsHour, dies at 85

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Les Crystal, a guiding force behind NewsHour, dies at 85 Nation Jun 24 Les Crystal, a guiding force behind NewsHour, dies at 85 By Molly Finnegan

WATCH: Pompeo holds news conference on the 2019 terrorism report

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WATCH: Pompeo holds news conference on the 2019 terrorism report Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Pompeo holds news conference on the 2019 terrorism report By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

(NPR) 3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In Georgia

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3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In Georgia Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. A video apparently shows them pursuing him in a truck as he jogged in their neighborhood. Glynn County Detention Center via AP hide caption toggle caption Glynn County Detention Center via AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In

(NPR) 3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In Georgia

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3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In Georgia Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. A video apparently shows them pursuing him in a truck as he jogged in their neighborhood. Glynn County Detention Center via AP hide caption toggle caption Glynn County Detention Center via AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 3 Men Indicted In Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While Jogging In

(NPR) 3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jogged In Georgia

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3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jogged In Georgia Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. A video apparently shows them pursuing him in a truck as he jogged in their neighborhood. Glynn County Detention Center via AP hide caption toggle caption Glynn County Detention Center via AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jog

(NPR) 3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jogged In Georgia

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3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jogged In Georgia Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. A video apparently shows them pursuing him in a truck as he jogged in their neighborhood. Glynn County Detention Center via AP hide caption toggle caption Glynn County Detention Center via AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice 3 Men Indicted In Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery, Killed While He Jog

3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

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3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery Nation Jun 24 3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

WATCH: The World Health Organization holds a news conference on novel coronavirus

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WATCH: The World Health Organization holds a news conference on novel coronavirus Health Jun 24 WATCH: The World Health Organization holds a news conference on novel coronavirus By Associated Press

WATCH: Travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate

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WATCH: Travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate Health Jun 24 WATCH: Travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Polish president meets with Trump amid reelection bid

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WATCH LIVE: Polish president meets with Trump amid reelection bid Politics Jun 24 WATCH LIVE: Polish president meets with Trump amid reelection bid By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

U.S. inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

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U.S. inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back Economy Jun 24 U.S. inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Detroit police challenged over face recognition flaws

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Detroit police challenged over face recognition flaws Nation Jun 24 Detroit police challenged over face recognition flaws By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Barr agrees to testify as House panel investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ

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Barr agrees to testify as House panel investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ Politics Jun 24 Barr agrees to testify as House panel investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

(NPR) Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose

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Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Former middle-school principal Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat, is well ahead of longtime Rep. Eliot Engel in their primary. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Politics Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Voters went to the polls in primaries Tuesday from Kentucky to New Y

(NPR) Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose

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Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Former middle-school principal Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat, is well ahead of longtime Rep. Eliot Engel in their primary. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Politics Black Progressives Appear To Surge In Primaries, While Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Voters went to the polls in primaries Tuesday from Kentucky to New Y

Barr agrees to testify as House investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ

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Barr agrees to testify as House investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ Politics Jun 24 Barr agrees to testify as House investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Joe Biden turns focus to Wisconsin with new hires

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Joe Biden turns focus to Wisconsin with new hires Politics Jun 24 Joe Biden turns focus to Wisconsin with new hires By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

North Korea says Kim has suspended planned military retaliation against South

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North Korea says Kim has suspended planned military retaliation against South World Jun 24 North Korea says Kim has suspended planned military retaliation against South By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Primary race for Eliot Engel’s NY seat too early to call

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Primary race for Eliot Engel’s NY seat too early to call Politics Jun 24 Primary race for Eliot Engel’s NY seat too early to call By Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases

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WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., is pictured on June 17. His panel is holding a hearing on the Justice Department and allegations of political interference on Wednesday. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Politics WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases Attorneys are expected to tell House lawmakers on Wed

(NPR) WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases

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WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., is pictured on June 17. His panel is holding a hearing on the Justice Department and allegations of political interference on Wednesday. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Politics WATCH: DOJ Whistleblowers Allege Political Interference In Big Cases Attorneys are expected to tell House lawmakers on Wed

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeats NY Democratic primary challengers

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeats NY Democratic primary challengers Politics Jun 24 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeats NY Democratic primary challengers By Associated Press

Mongolians vote amid economic woes, anti-coronavirus success

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Mongolians vote amid economic woes, anti-coronavirus success World Jun 24 Mongolians vote amid economic woes, anti-coronavirus success By Associated Press

Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution

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Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution Nation Jun 24 Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Pelosi and House Democrats unveil Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act

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WATCH LIVE: Pelosi and House Democrats unveil Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act Politics Jun 24 WATCH LIVE: Pelosi and House Democrats unveil Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act By Candice Norwood

IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus

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IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus Politics Jun 24 IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Democrats seek changes

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Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Democrats seek changes Politics Jun 24 Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Democrats seek changes By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired

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Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired Nation Jun 24 Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired By Associated Press

2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in North Carolina and Kentucky

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2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in North Carolina and Kentucky Politics Jun 24 2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in North Carolina and Kentucky By Associated Press

(NPR) What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns

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What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns To help with social distancing, children at Valley of the Sun YMCA sites in Arizona were taught to make "airplane arms" when standing in line. Courtesy of Valley of the Sun YMCA hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Valley of the Sun YMCA The Coronavirus Crisis What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns The YMCA and New York

(NPR) What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns

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What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns To help with social distancing, children at Valley of the Sun YMCA sites in Arizona were taught to make "airplane arms" when standing in line. Courtesy of Valley of the Sun YMCA hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Valley of the Sun YMCA The Coronavirus Crisis What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns The YMCA and New York

(NPR) Democrats Vow To Block GOP Police Reform Bill Unless Republicans Agree To Negotiate

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Democrats Vow To Block GOP Police Reform Bill Unless Republicans Agree To Negotiate Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listen at a news conference criticizing GOP leaders for failing to agree to bipartisan talks on police reform. Republicans say Democrats should advance the GOP bill and propose changes. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Politics

(NPR) Democrats Vow To Block GOP Police Reform Bill Unless Republicans Agree To Negotiate

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Democrats Vow To Block GOP Police Reform Bill Unless Republicans Agree To Negotiate Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listen at a news conference criticizing GOP leaders for failing to agree to bipartisan talks on police reform. Republicans say Democrats should advance the GOP bill and propose changes. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Politics