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‘ Into the Wild’ bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum

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‘Into the Wild’ bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum Arts Jul 30 ‘Into the Wild’ bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press

DeGeneres apologizes to show’s staff amid workplace inquiry

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DeGeneres apologizes to show’s staff amid workplace inquiry Arts Jul 30 DeGeneres apologizes to show’s staff amid workplace inquiry By Lynn Elber, Associated Press

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

How dual threats of heat and COVID-19 exacerbate threats to vulnerable communities

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How dual threats of heat and COVID-19 exacerbate threats to vulnerable communities Health Jul 30 How dual threats of heat and COVID-19 exacerbate threats to vulnerable communities By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests

How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests Oregon was founded on white supremacist principles. But it also has a long history of anti-racist protests, says Lisa Bates, who teaches urban studies at Portland State University.

(NPR) How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests

How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice How Portland's Racist History Informs Today's Protests Oregon was founded on white supremacist principles. But it also has a long history of anti-racist protests, says Lisa Bates, who teaches urban studies at Portland State University.

Prosecutor says no charges for officer in Michael Brown’ s death

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Prosecutor says no charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death Nation Jul 30 Prosecutor says no charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death By Jim Salter, Associated Press

WATCH: Trump, Fauci encourage plasma donation after touring Red Cross headquarters

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WATCH: Trump, Fauci encourage plasma donation after touring Red Cross headquarters Health Jul 30 WATCH: Trump, Fauci encourage plasma donation after touring Red Cross headquarters By Associated Press

First dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York

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First dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York Nation Jul 30 First dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York By Associated Press

Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end?

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Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end? Arts Jul 30 Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end? By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

WATCH LIVE: Fauci, Redfield, Giroir to take questions about need for a national COVID-19 strategy

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WATCH LIVE: Fauci, Redfield, Giroir to take questions about need for a national COVID-19 strategy Health Jul 30 WATCH LIVE: Fauci, Redfield, Giroir to take questions about need for a national COVID-19 strategy By Laura Santhanam

Election officials game out worst-case scenarios in drills

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Election officials game out worst-case scenarios in drills Politics Jul 30 Election officials game out worst-case scenarios in drills By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WATCH: While eulogizing John Lewis, former President Barack Obama calls for action on voting rights

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WATCH: While eulogizing John Lewis, former President Barack Obama calls for action on voting rights Nation Jul 30 WATCH: While eulogizing John Lewis, former President Barack Obama calls for action on voting rights By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Republicans quickly rebuff Trump after his election delay idea

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Republicans quickly rebuff Trump after his election delay idea Politics Jul 30 Republicans quickly rebuff Trump after his election delay idea By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

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Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll Economy Jul 30 Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Washington D.C. will not reopen school buildings in fall

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Washington D.C. will not reopen school buildings in fall Education Jul 30 Washington D.C. will not reopen school buildings in fall By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

(NPR) Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War'

Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War' National Security Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War' Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.

(NPR) Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War'

Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War' National Security Analysts Say Armed Groups At Protests Raise Specter Of A 'Street War' Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.

WATCH: Pompeo says threats to U.S. in Afghanistan raised with Russia

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WATCH: Pompeo says threats to U.S. in Afghanistan raised with Russia World Jul 30 WATCH: Pompeo says threats to U.S. in Afghanistan raised with Russia By Associated Press

Mexico to create drug purchasing agency amid shortages

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Mexico to create drug purchasing agency amid shortages World Jul 30 Mexico to create drug purchasing agency amid shortages By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program

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Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program Nation Jul 30 Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program By Ryan Foley, Associated Press

Former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta

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Former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta Politics Jul 30 Former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta By Jeff Martin, Associated Press

Analysis: Cities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic face bankruptcy

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Analysis: Cities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic face bankruptcy Economy Jul 30 Analysis: Cities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic face bankruptcy By Mark Davidson, Kevin Ward, The Conversation

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks to American Federation of Teachers members

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks to American Federation of Teachers members Politics Jul 30 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks to American Federation of Teachers members By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library

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Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library Arts Jul 30 Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library By Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral

WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral National WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak at the service for the longtime congressman and civil rights legend .

(NPR) WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral

WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral National WATCH LIVE: John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak at the service for the longtime congressman and civil rights legend .

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74

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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74 Politics Jul 30 Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74 By Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law

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Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law President Trump signs energy permits in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Elections Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law The president reiterated his unsupported claim that mail-in voting would cause massive fraud. But he does not have the power to move the date

(NPR) Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law

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Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law President Trump signs energy permits in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Elections Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law The president reiterated his unsupported claim that mail-in voting would cause massive fraud. But he does not have the power to move the date

(NPR) John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral

John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral National John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral The longtime congressman and civil rights legend will be memorialized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak.

(NPR) John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral

John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral National John Lewis, Towering Civil Rights Icon, To Be Memorialized At Atlanta Funeral The longtime congressman and civil rights legend will be memorialized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are scheduled to speak.

Trump floats November election delay, but that’ s not within his power

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Trump floats November election delay, but that’s not within his power Politics Jul 30 Trump floats November election delay, but that’s not within his power By Zeke Miller, Mark Sherman, Colleen Long, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law

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Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law President Trump signs energy permits in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Elections Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law The president does not have the power himself to move the date of the election, which was set by an 1845 federal law.

(NPR) Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law

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Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law President Trump signs energy permits in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Elections Trump Floats Delaying The Election. It Would Require A Change In Law The president does not have the power himself to move the date of the election, which was set by an 1845 federal law.

U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter

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U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter Economy Jul 30 U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate last quarter By Associated Press

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

(NPR) 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever Coronavirus Live Updates 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Pilgrims pray on peak day of hajj in shadow of coronavirus

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Pilgrims pray on peak day of hajj in shadow of coronavirus World Jul 30 Pilgrims pray on peak day of hajj in shadow of coronavirus By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

After 99 days of success, virus returns to haunt Vietnam

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After 99 days of success, virus returns to haunt Vietnam Health Jul 30 After 99 days of success, virus returns to haunt Vietnam By Hau Dinh, Associated Press

(NPR) 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power'

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4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Rep Jim Jordan, D-Ohio, speaks during a House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust on Capitol Hill. Mandel Ngan/AP hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AP Technology 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Democratic Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline said Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple operate like monopolies and need to be

(NPR) 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power'

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4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Rep Jim Jordan, D-Ohio, speaks during a House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust on Capitol Hill. Mandel Ngan/AP hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AP Technology 4 Key Takeaways From Washington's Big Tech Hearing On 'Monopoly Power' Democratic Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline said Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple operate like monopolies and need to be