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(NPR) Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns

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Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, seen here during a White House briefing in March, will participate in a panel discussion Tuesday on how to reopen America's schools safely. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns

(NPR) Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns

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Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, seen here during a White House briefing in March, will participate in a panel discussion Tuesday on how to reopen America's schools safely. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Pledges To 'Pressure' Governors To Reopen Schools Despite Health Concerns

Study shows virus hit African immigrants hardest in France

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Study shows virus hit African immigrants hardest in France Nation Jul 07 Study shows virus hit African immigrants hardest in France By John Leicester, Associated Press

How the Trump campaign hopes to boost Black voter turnout

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How the Trump campaign hopes to boost Black voter turnout Politics Jul 07 How the Trump campaign hopes to boost Black voter turnout By Daniel Bush

States sue U.S. Department of Education over diverted virus relief funds for schools

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States sue U.S. Department of Education over diverted virus relief funds for schools Education Jul 07 States sue U.S. Department of Education over diverted virus relief funds for schools By Olga R. Rodriguez, David Eggert, Associated Press

States sue U.S. department over virus relief funds for schools

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States sue U.S. department over virus relief funds for schools Education Jul 07 States sue U.S. department over virus relief funds for schools By Olga R. Rodriguez, David Eggert, Associated Press

Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of president

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Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of president Politics Jul 07 Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of president By Larry Neumeister, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Discussion questions for ‘Citizen’

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Discussion questions for ‘Citizen’ Arts Jul 07 Discussion questions for ‘Citizen’ By Courtney Vinopal

U.S. government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates

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U.S. government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates Health Jul 07 U.S. government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates By Hope Yen, Associated Press

U.S. notifies U.N. of withdrawal from World Health Organization

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U.S. notifies U.N. of withdrawal from World Health Organization Health Jul 07 U.S. notifies U.N. of withdrawal from World Health Organization By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Miami Care Center

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WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Miami Care Center Health Jul 07 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Miami Care Center By Associated Press

(NPR) 'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All

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'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All President Trump, seen earlier this month at an event at the White House, is the subject of a new book by his niece, Mary Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Book News & Features 'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All Mary Trump offers a scath

(NPR) 'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All

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'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All President Trump, seen earlier this month at an event at the White House, is the subject of a new book by his niece, Mary Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Book News & Features 'The Stakes Are Far Higher Than They've Ever Been': Trump's Niece Pens Tell-All Mary Trump offers a scath

WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update

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WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update Health Jul 07 WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press

In zines, LGBTQ creators find a place to tell their own stories

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In zines, LGBTQ creators find a place to tell their own stories Arts Jul 07 In zines, LGBTQ creators find a place to tell their own stories By Dorothy Hastings

WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update

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WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update Health Jul 07 WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press

Russian space official, ex-journalist, charged with treason

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Russian space official, ex-journalist, charged with treason World Jul 07 Russian space official, ex-journalist, charged with treason By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

French women’ s rights groups protest Macron’ s minister appointments

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French women’s rights groups protest Macron’s minister appointments World Jul 07 French women’s rights groups protest Macron’s minister appointments By Associated Press

Personal protective gear for U.S. medical workers begins to run low again

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Personal protective gear for U.S. medical workers begins to run low again Health Jul 07 Personal protective gear for U.S. medical workers begins to run low again By Geoff Mulvihill, Camille Fasset, Associated Press

Mexico president heads to Washington for meeting with Trump

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Mexico president heads to Washington for meeting with Trump World Jul 07 Mexico president heads to Washington for meeting with Trump By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on safely reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on safely reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic Education Jul 07 WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on safely reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, speaks about post-coronavirus future

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WATCH LIVE: Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, speaks about post-coronavirus future Health Jul 07 WATCH LIVE: Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, speaks about post-coronavirus future By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

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The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters In 2009, Australia's deadliest bushfires on record destroyed Kinglake, a town just over an hour's drive northeast of Melbourne. The disaster had long-term effects on families. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption toggle caption Meredith Rizzo/NPR Shots - Health News The Fir

(NPR) The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

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The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters In 2009, Australia's deadliest bushfires on record destroyed Kinglake, a town just over an hour's drive northeast of Melbourne. The disaster had long-term effects on families. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption toggle caption Meredith Rizzo/NPR Shots - Health News The Fir

The MacDowell Colony artist retreat renames itself MacDowell

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The MacDowell Colony artist retreat renames itself MacDowell Arts Jul 07 The MacDowell Colony artist retreat renames itself MacDowell By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

(NPR) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, seen during a ceremony last month in Brasilia, has announced his coronavirus test results. Andressa Anholete/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andressa Anholete/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus The 65-year-old leader revealed the result Tuesday on national TV. Bolsonaro has rep

(NPR) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, seen during a ceremony last month in Brasilia, has announced his coronavirus test results. Andressa Anholete/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andressa Anholete/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For Coronavirus The 65-year-old leader revealed the result Tuesday on national TV. Bolsonaro has rep

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 World Jul 07 Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 By Marcelo de Sousa, David Biller, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: College officials testify on future of higher education amid COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: College officials testify on future of higher education amid COVID-19 Politics Jul 07 WATCH LIVE: College officials testify on future of higher education amid COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal

International students must leave U.S. if classes go online

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International students must leave U.S. if classes go online Education Jul 07 International students must leave U.S. if classes go online By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1

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NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1 Health Jul 07 NHL, players announce labor deal, plan to resume play Aug. 1 By John Wawrow, Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic

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Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic World Jul 07 Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 50, dozen missing

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Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 50, dozen missing World Jul 07 Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 50, dozen missing By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans

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Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans Politics Jul 07 Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans By Brian Slodysko, Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press

(NPR) U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans

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U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans A poultry vendor wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus prepares birds at a wet market in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in April. Vincent Thian/AP hide caption toggle caption Vincent Thian/AP Coronavirus Live Updates U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans Zoonotic pathogens, which include not only COVID-19, but HIV/AIDS and Ebola, have incr

(NPR) U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans

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U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans A poultry vendor wearing a face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus prepares birds at a wet market in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in April. Vincent Thian/AP hide caption toggle caption Vincent Thian/AP Coronavirus Live Updates U.N. Predicts Rise In Diseases That Jump From Animals To Humans Zoonotic pathogens, which include not only COVID-19, but HIV/AIDS and Ebola, have incr