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(NPR) Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing

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Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing Attorney General William Barr listens during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday about the oversight of the Department of Justice. Chip Somodevilla/AP hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/AP Politics Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing Democrats questioned and criticized the attorney general in a marathon hearing on Tuesday that cov...

(NPR) Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing

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Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing Attorney General William Barr listens during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday about the oversight of the Department of Justice. Chip Somodevilla/AP hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/AP Politics Attorney General Barr Tussles With Democrats In Tense Oversight Hearing Democrats questioned and criticized the attorney general in a marathon hearing on Tuesday that cov...

WATCH LIVE: Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook and Pinchai to testify on tech industry dominance

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WATCH LIVE: Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook and Pinchai to testify on tech industry dominance Economy Jul 28 WATCH LIVE: Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook and Pinchai to testify on tech industry dominance By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic

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Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic Nation Jul 28 Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up

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Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up Nation Jul 28 Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

How to spot Comet NEOWISE before it disappears for thousands of years

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How to spot Comet NEOWISE before it disappears for thousands of years Science Jul 28 How to spot Comet NEOWISE before it disappears for thousands of years By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up

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Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up Nation Jul 28 Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

(NPR) Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks

Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Coronavirus Live Updates Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' order requiring face masks in her city has prompted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to sue. Bottoms discusses the legal battle and plans for schools in the fall.

(NPR) Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks

Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Coronavirus Live Updates Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' order requiring face masks in her city has prompted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to sue. Bottoms discusses the legal battle and plans for schools in the fall.

Police agencies pulling out of Democratic National Convention over tear gas ban

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Police agencies pulling out of Democratic National Convention over tear gas ban Politics Jul 28 Police agencies pulling out of Democratic National Convention over tear gas ban By Associated Press

5 takeaways from House hearing with AG Barr

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5 takeaways from House hearing with AG Barr Nation Jul 28 5 takeaways from House hearing with AG Barr By Daniel Bush

AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say

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AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say World Jul 28 AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans

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National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans Education Jul 28 National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality

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WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality Economy Jul 28 WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify

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Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify Politics Jul 28 Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications

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Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications Nation Jul 28 Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

(NPR) What The 'Wall Of Moms' Protests Say About Motherhood, Race In America

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What The 'Wall Of Moms' Protests Say About Motherhood, Race In America Members of the 'Wall of Moms" lock their arms during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Politics What The '...

(NPR) What The 'Wall Of Moms' Protests Say About Motherhood, Race In America

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What The 'Wall Of Moms' Protests Say About Motherhood, Race In America Members of the 'Wall of Moms" lock their arms during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Politics What The '...

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference after Barr testifies on Capitol Hill

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference after Barr testifies on Capitol Hill Politics Jul 28 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference after Barr testifies on Capitol Hill By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications

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WATCH LIVE: Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications Politics Jul 28 WATCH LIVE: Trump administration will not accept new DACA applications By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference at White House

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference at White House Politics Jul 28 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference at White House By Associated Press

(NPR) Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation

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Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation Twitter confirmed that it had placed temporary restrictions on the account of Donald Trump Jr., shown here speaking at an event in Phoenix last month. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation The company said Trump Jr.'s account would be limited for 12 hours...

(NPR) Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation

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Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation Twitter confirmed that it had placed temporary restrictions on the account of Donald Trump Jr., shown here speaking at an event in Phoenix last month. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation The company said Trump Jr.'s account would be limited for 12 hours...

WATCH: Park Police head says there was no White House order for move on protest

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WATCH: Park Police head says there was no White House order for move on protest Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Park Police head says there was no White House order for move on protest By Associated Press

Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody

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Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody Nation Jul 28 Despite judge’s order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

WATCH: Barr condemns ‘ rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony

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WATCH: Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Barr condemns ‘rioters’ in much-anticipated House testimony By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

(NPR) Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns

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Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, prepares to testify before a Senate panel in June. Coronavirus cases could be on the rise in the Midwest, Fauci said Tuesday. Kevin Dietsch/AP hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns ...

(NPR) Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns

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Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, prepares to testify before a Senate panel in June. Coronavirus cases could be on the rise in the Midwest, Fauci said Tuesday. Kevin Dietsch/AP hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns ...

‘Watchmen’ leads all Emmy nominees with 26

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‘Watchmen’ leads all Emmy nominees with 26 Arts Jul 28 ‘Watchmen’ leads all Emmy nominees with 26 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal

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Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal World Jul 28 Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight

WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight Politics WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight A long-awaited showdown is underway between House Democrats and William Barr. The panel's Republican minority is defending Barr and President Trump's administration.

Trump restricts immigration amid the pandemic. Critics see it as an excuse to push his own agenda

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Trump restricts immigration amid the pandemic. Critics see it as an excuse to push his own agenda Politics Jul 28 Trump restricts immigration amid the pandemic. Critics see it as an excuse to push his own agenda By Candice Norwood

(NPR) WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight

WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight Politics WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight A long-awaited showdown is underway between House Democrats and William Barr. The panel's Republican minority is defending Barr and President Trump's administration.

(NPR) Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

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Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells Michael Conley, who is deaf, models a mask that has a transparent panel in San Diego on June 3. Face coverings can make communication harder for people who rely on reading lips, and that has spurred a slew of startups and volunteers to make masks with plastic windows. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Shots - Health News Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells ...

(NPR) Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

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Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells Michael Conley, who is deaf, models a mask that has a transparent panel in San Diego on June 3. Face coverings can make communication harder for people who rely on reading lips, and that has spurred a slew of startups and volunteers to make masks with plastic windows. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Shots - Health News Demand Surges For See-Through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells ...

(NPR) WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight

WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight Politics WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight A long-awaited showdown is expected Tuesday between House Democrats and William Barr. The hearing is underway now.

(NPR) WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight

WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight Politics WATCH: Attorney General Barr Testifies On Justice Department Oversight A long-awaited showdown is expected Tuesday between House Democrats and William Barr. The hearing is underway now.

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal

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Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal World Jul 28 Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

Read the full prepared opening statement by Attorney General Barr

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Read the full prepared opening statement by Attorney General Barr Politics Jul 28 Read the full prepared opening statement by Attorney General Barr By Yasmeen Alamiri

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal

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Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal World Jul 28 Malaysian ex-Prime Minister given 12 years in jail for corruption scandal By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

Head of China CDC gets injected with experimental vaccine

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Head of China CDC gets injected with experimental vaccine World Jul 28 Head of China CDC gets injected with experimental vaccine By Dake Kang, Associated Press

Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid U.S. tensions

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Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid U.S. tensions World Jul 28 Iran fires missile at mock aircraft carrier amid U.S. tensions By Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

(NPR) Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

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Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now? People wait in line outside of a COVID-19 testing site in Florida. The state has seen unprecedented surges in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP Shots - Health News Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now? With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., so...

(NPR) Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

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Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now? People wait in line outside of a COVID-19 testing site in Florida. The state has seen unprecedented surges in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP Shots - Health News Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now? With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., so...