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Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60 million bribery case

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Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60 million bribery case Politics Jul 21 Ohio House speaker, 4 others arrested in $60 million bribery case By Julie Carr Smyth, John Seewer, Associated Press

Singer, songwriter, activist Joan Baez named Guthrie recipient

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Singer, songwriter, activist Joan Baez named Guthrie recipient Arts Jul 21 Singer, songwriter, activist Joan Baez named Guthrie recipient By Associated Press

In writing about Trayvon Martin, this poet saw the history of systemic racism

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In writing about Trayvon Martin, this poet saw the history of systemic racism Arts Jul 21 In writing about Trayvon Martin, this poet saw the history of systemic racism By Courtney Vinopal

Analysis: Can Trump send armed federal agents to U.S. city streets?

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Analysis: Can Trump send armed federal agents to U.S. city streets? Nation Jul 21 Analysis: Can Trump send armed federal agents to U.S. city streets? By Ben Fox, Associated Press

(NPR) White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package

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White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to unveil a Senate GOP proposal this week estimated to cost around $1 trillion. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The Coronavirus Crisis White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is set to unveil a GOP proposal this week that is facing so

(NPR) White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package

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White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to unveil a Senate GOP proposal this week estimated to cost around $1 trillion. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The Coronavirus Crisis White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is set to unveil a GOP proposal this week that is facing so

(NPR) With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats

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With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats President Trump departs a July 2019 press conference on the census with U.S. Attorney General William Barr (center) and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in the White House Rose Garden. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images National With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats The president is

(NPR) With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats

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With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats President Trump departs a July 2019 press conference on the census with U.S. Attorney General William Barr (center) and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in the White House Rose Garden. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images National With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats The president is

(NPR) Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

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Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better' The White House press secretary says President Trump is "the right person to give information to the American people," despite past missteps at press briefings. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better' President Trump is taking

(NPR) Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

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Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better' The White House press secretary says President Trump is "the right person to give information to the American people," despite past missteps at press briefings. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Says Coronavirus In The U.S. Will 'Probably Get Worse Before It Gets Better' President Trump is taking

WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds COVID-19 roundtable

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WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds COVID-19 roundtable Health Jul 21 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds COVID-19 roundtable By Associated Press

Federal presence in Portland gives protests momentum

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Federal presence in Portland gives protests momentum Nation Jul 21 Federal presence in Portland gives protests momentum By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion

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Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion Economy Jul 21 Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Esper says U.S. considering troop ‘ adjustments’ in South Korea

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Esper says U.S. considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea Politics Jul 21 Esper says U.S. considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea By Robert Burns, Associated Press

How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway̢۪s final chapter

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How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway's final chapter Health Jul 21 How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway's final chapter By Dr. Howard Markel

DJ D-Nice gave us a party to remember in the pandemic. But what’ s next for live music?

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DJ D-Nice gave us a party to remember in the pandemic. But what’s next for live music? Arts Jul 21 DJ D-Nice gave us a party to remember in the pandemic. But what’s next for live music? By Joshua Barajas

How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway̢۪s final chapter

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How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway's final chapter Health Jul 21 How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway's final chapter By Dr. Howard Markel

Over 22 percent of people in Delhi have had virus, study indicates

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Over 22 percent of people in Delhi have had virus, study indicates Health Jul 21 Over 22 percent of people in Delhi have had virus, study indicates By Emily Schmall, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press

Trump signs memorandum excluding those in U.S. illegally from reapportionment

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Trump signs memorandum excluding those in U.S. illegally from reapportionment Politics Jul 21 Trump signs memorandum excluding those in U.S. illegally from reapportionment By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Trump signs memorandum excluding those in US illegally from reapportionment

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Trump signs memorandum excluding those in US illegally from reapportionment Politics Jul 21 Trump signs memorandum excluding those in US illegally from reapportionment By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package

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Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package Nation Jul 21 Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

(NPR) With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats

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With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats President Trump departs a July 2019 press conference on the census with U.S. Attorney General William Barr (center) and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in the White House Rose Garden. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images National With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats The president is

(NPR) With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats

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With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats President Trump departs a July 2019 press conference on the census with U.S. Attorney General William Barr (center) and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in the White House Rose Garden. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images National With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats The president is

WATCH LIVE: Trump brings back coronavirus briefings at the White House

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WATCH LIVE: Trump brings back coronavirus briefings at the White House Health Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Trump brings back coronavirus briefings at the White House By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with South Carolina Gov. McMaster

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WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with South Carolina Gov. McMaster Politics Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Pence meets with South Carolina Gov. McMaster By Courtney Vinopal

Fear of China driving Hong Kong extradition concerns

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Fear of China driving Hong Kong extradition concerns World Jul 21 Fear of China driving Hong Kong extradition concerns By Zen Soo, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Barr, Wray expected to announce charges against Chinese hackers

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WATCH LIVE: Barr, Wray expected to announce charges against Chinese hackers World Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Barr, Wray expected to announce charges against Chinese hackers By Associated Press

Ex-Trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director

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Ex-Trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director Politics Jul 21 Ex-Trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

(NPR) Minnesota Lawmakers Ban Police Chokeholds, 'Warrior-Style Training'

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Minnesota Lawmakers Ban Police Chokeholds, 'Warrior-Style Training' Minnesota's Legislature has approved a bill to revise rules on police use of force in response to the killing of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police offer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Here, a boy runs past a mural at memorial to Floyd outside Cup Foods. Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice

(NPR) Minnesota Lawmakers Ban Police Chokeholds, 'Warrior-Style Training'

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Minnesota Lawmakers Ban Police Chokeholds, 'Warrior-Style Training' Minnesota's Legislature has approved a bill to revise rules on police use of force in response to the killing of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police offer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Here, a boy runs past a mural at memorial to Floyd outside Cup Foods. Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice

Ex-trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director

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Ex-trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director Politics Jul 21 Ex-trump attorney Cohen sues Barr, Bureau of Prisons Director By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Drug manufacturers testify on development of COVID-19 vaccines

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WATCH LIVE: Drug manufacturers testify on development of COVID-19 vaccines Politics Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Drug manufacturers testify on development of COVID-19 vaccines By Courtney Vinopal

WATCH LIVE: Doctors testify on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors

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WATCH LIVE: Doctors testify on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors Politics Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Doctors testify on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors By Courtney Vinopal

WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors

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WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors Politics Jul 21 WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing on COVID-19 racial disparities among seniors By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is seen during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 6. The Iraq War veteran is on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Elections Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks The Illinois senator and Iraq

(NPR) Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is seen during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 6. The Iraq War veteran is on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Elections Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks The Illinois senator and Iraq

Breached levees trap thousands as flooding in China worsens

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Breached levees trap thousands as flooding in China worsens World Jul 21 Breached levees trap thousands as flooding in China worsens By Associated Press

Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens

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Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens Politics Jul 21 Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

(NPR) Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is seen during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 6. The Iraq War veteran is on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Elections Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice The Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran, who's on Joe Biden's shortli

(NPR) Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice

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Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is seen during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 6. The Iraq War veteran is on Joe Biden's vice presidential shortlist. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Elections Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice The Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran, who's on Joe Biden's shortli

EU agrees on $2.1 trillion deal after marathon summit

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EU agrees on $2.1 trillion deal after marathon summit World Jul 21 EU agrees on $2.1 trillion deal after marathon summit By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press