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(NPR) ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.

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ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S. Harvard University, shown here, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued the Trump administration over a rule change that would have barred international college students from taking online course loads in the U.S. In court on Tuesday, a judge announced the government would rescind the directive. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates IC...

(NPR) ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.

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ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S. Harvard University, shown here, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued the Trump administration over a rule change that would have barred international college students from taking online course loads in the U.S. In court on Tuesday, a judge announced the government would rescind the directive. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates IC...

‘Mythbusters’ star Grant Imahara dies at 49

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‘Mythbusters’ star Grant Imahara dies at 49 Arts Jul 14 ‘Mythbusters’ star Grant Imahara dies at 49 By Associated Press

Justice Ginsburg treated in hospital for possible infection

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Justice Ginsburg treated in hospital for possible infection Politics Jul 14 Justice Ginsburg treated in hospital for possible infection By Associated Press

Fired VA staffer admits to murdering 7 patients with insulin

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Fired VA staffer admits to murdering 7 patients with insulin Nation Jul 14 Fired VA staffer admits to murdering 7 patients with insulin By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

White House virus task force member stresses that school reopening guidance is based on facts

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White House virus task force member stresses that school reopening guidance is based on facts Health Jul 14 White House virus task force member stresses that school reopening guidance is based on facts By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

(NPR) South Dakota Is Sharing Driver's License Info To Help Find Out Who's A Citizen

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South Dakota Is Sharing Driver's License Info To Help Find Out Who's A Citizen South Dakota has agreed to share driver's license and state ID records with the Census Bureau as part of efforts to carry out the executive order for citizenship data that President Trump announced last July with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross (left) and U.S. Attorney General William Barr in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP National ...

Trump bristles at question about police killings of Black Americans

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Trump bristles at question about police killings of Black Americans Health Jul 14 Trump bristles at question about police killings of Black Americans By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

(NPR) South Dakota Is Sharing Driver's License Info To Help Find Out Who's A Citizen

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South Dakota Is Sharing Driver's License Info To Help Find Out Who's A Citizen South Dakota has agreed to share driver's license and state ID records with the Census Bureau as part of efforts to carry out the executive order for citizenship data that President Trump announced last July with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross (left) and U.S. Attorney General William Barr in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP National ...

COVID-19 has resurrected single-use plastics. Are they here to stay?

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COVID-19 has resurrected single-use plastics. Are they here to stay? Science Jul 14 COVID-19 has resurrected single-use plastics. Are they here to stay? By Jessica Heiges, Kate O'Neill, The Conversation

White House campaign aims to help jobless find new paths

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White House campaign aims to help jobless find new paths Economy Jul 14 White House campaign aims to help jobless find new paths By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Campaign brewing to remove name of Hindu god off popular beer

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Campaign brewing to remove name of Hindu god off popular beer World Jul 14 Campaign brewing to remove name of Hindu god off popular beer By William J. Kole, Associated Press

(NPR) ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.

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ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S. Harvard University, shown here, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued the Trump administration over a rule change that would have barred international college students from taking online course loads in the U.S. In court on Tuesday, a judge announced the government would rescind the directive. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates IC...

(NPR) ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.

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ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S. Harvard University, shown here, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued the Trump administration over a rule change that would have barred international college students from taking online course loads in the U.S. In court on Tuesday, a judge announced the government would rescind the directive. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates IC...

Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas, police use of force

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Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas, police use of force Nation Jul 14 Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas, police use of force By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

(NPR) Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient'

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Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Shots - Health News Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Admiral Brett Giroir, who leads the federal testing ...

(NPR) Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient'

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Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services Admiral Brett P. Giroir spoke to NPR Tuesday about the state of testing in the U.S. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Shots - Health News Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient' Admiral Brett Giroir, who leads the federal testing ...

For people leaving prison, rebuilding a life is hard even without a pandemic

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For people leaving prison, rebuilding a life is hard even without a pandemic Nation Jul 14 For people leaving prison, rebuilding a life is hard even without a pandemic By Cynthia A. Golembeski, The Conversation

Michael B. Jordan is bringing diverse stories to the drive-in

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Michael B. Jordan is bringing diverse stories to the drive-in Arts Jul 14 Michael B. Jordan is bringing diverse stories to the drive-in By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press

Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on him

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Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on him Arts Jul 14 Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on him By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press

Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail on Epstein-related sex abuse charges

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Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail on Epstein-related sex abuse charges Nation Jul 14 Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail on Epstein-related sex abuse charges By Larry Neumeister, Tom Hays, Associated Press

Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

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Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students Nation Jul 14 Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Judge to hear arguments in challenge to foreign student rule

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Judge to hear arguments in challenge to foreign student rule Nation Jul 14 Judge to hear arguments in challenge to foreign student rule By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Judge rejects tentative $19M Weinstein deal with accusers

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Judge rejects tentative $19M Weinstein deal with accusers Nation Jul 14 Judge rejects tentative $19M Weinstein deal with accusers By Associated Press

Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19

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Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19 Economy Jul 14 Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19 By Dee-Ann Durbin, Terence Chea, Associated Press

Confederate statue being moved at University of Mississippi

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Confederate statue being moved at University of Mississippi Nation Jul 14 Confederate statue being moved at University of Mississippi By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response

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WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response Politics Jul 14 WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Sessions fights for old Senate seat in Alabama, and other races to watch

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Sessions fights for old Senate seat in Alabama, and other races to watch Politics Jul 14 Sessions fights for old Senate seat in Alabama, and other races to watch By Matt Loffman

WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response

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WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response Politics Jul 14 WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with Louisiana Gov. Edwards to discuss pandemic response By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

(NPR) Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic, ' Expert Warns

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Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns A construction worker rides a scooter past a mural by Hiero Veiga of billionaire businessman Moishe Mana, left, and City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez wearing masks on Monday in Miami. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns Florida's coronavirus cases continue ...

(NPR) Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic, ' Expert Warns

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Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns A construction worker rides a scooter past a mural by Hiero Veiga of billionaire businessman Moishe Mana, left, and City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez wearing masks on Monday in Miami. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns Florida's coronavirus cases continue ...

Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more

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Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more World Jul 14 Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more By Maria Cheng, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19 Politics Jul 14 WATCH LIVE: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette testifies on department’ s oversight of COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette testifies on department’s oversight of COVID-19 pandemic Politics Jul 14 WATCH LIVE: Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette testifies on department’s oversight of COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal

UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network

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UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network World Jul 14 UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea

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China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea World Jul 14 China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Supreme Court clears way for execution of federal prisoner

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Supreme Court clears way for execution of federal prisoner Nation Jul 14 Supreme Court clears way for execution of federal prisoner By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

(NPR) The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask

The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask The Coronavirus Crisis The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask In the age of COVID-19, most people follow social-distancing and mask-wearing guidelines when they enter retail stores and restaurants. But then there are the nightmare customers who won't comply.

(NPR) The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask

The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask The Coronavirus Crisis The Customer Is Always Right. Except When They Won't Wear A Mask In the age of COVID-19, most people follow social-distancing and mask-wearing guidelines when they enter retail stores and restaurants. But then there are the nightmare customers who won't comply.

(NPR) California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge

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California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge California restaurants such as Fabian Nahui's Peruvian establishment in Los Angeles must close their indoor operations. Gov. Gavin Newsom reimposed the restrictions on indoor businesses, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Coronavirus Live Updates California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge ...

(NPR) California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge

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California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge California restaurants such as Fabian Nahui's Peruvian establishment in Los Angeles must close their indoor operations. Gov. Gavin Newsom reimposed the restrictions on indoor businesses, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Coronavirus Live Updates California Closes Indoor Businesses Statewide As COVID-19 Cases Surge ...