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(NPR) Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands

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Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon on Tuesday. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least

(NPR) Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands

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Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon on Tuesday. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least

State Department official confirms U.S. will extend support for Venezuela’s Guaidó

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State Department official confirms U.S. will extend support for Venezuela’s Guaidó Politics Aug 04 State Department official confirms U.S. will extend support for Venezuela’s Guaidó By Scott Smith, Associated Press

Neil Young sues Trump campaign for playing his songs at events

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Neil Young sues Trump campaign for playing his songs at events Arts Aug 04 Neil Young sues Trump campaign for playing his songs at events By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

WATCH: NASA Astronauts Hurley and Behnken discuss historic SpaceX Dragon test flight

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WATCH: NASA Astronauts Hurley and Behnken discuss historic SpaceX Dragon test flight Science Aug 04 WATCH: NASA Astronauts Hurley and Behnken discuss historic SpaceX Dragon test flight By Associated Press

Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic

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Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic Health Aug 04 Millennials report more stress than older Americans during pandemic By Gretchen Frazee

‘Mulan’ will now premiere on Disney Plus for $30

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‘Mulan’ will now premiere on Disney Plus for $30 Arts Aug 04 ‘Mulan’ will now premiere on Disney Plus for $30 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

(NPR) PHOTOS: Explosion Leaves Beirut In Shatters

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PHOTOS: Explosion Leaves Beirut In Shatters A man walks through debris near the scene of an enormous explosion in Lebanon on Tuesday. At least 70 people are killed and at least 2,700 people were hurt. The blast shattered windows and damaged buildings across a wide swath of the city. STR/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STR/AFP via Getty Images The Picture Show

(NPR) PHOTOS: Explosion Leaves Beirut In Shatters

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PHOTOS: Explosion Leaves Beirut In Shatters A man walks through debris near the scene of an enormous explosion in Lebanon on Tuesday. At least 70 people are killed and at least 2,700 people were hurt. The blast shattered windows and damaged buildings across a wide swath of the city. STR/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STR/AFP via Getty Images The Picture Show

(NPR) Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Wounding Thousands And Killing At Least 50 People

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Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Wounding Thousands And Killing At Least 50 People Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon Tuesday. The massive explosion rocked the capital and its suburbs, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the skyline. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East

(NPR) Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Wounding Thousands And Killing At Least 50 People

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Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Wounding Thousands And Killing At Least 50 People Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon Tuesday. The massive explosion rocked the capital and its suburbs, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the skyline. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East

Trump’s demand for U.S. cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented

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Trump’s demand for U.S. cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented Politics Aug 04 Trump’s demand for U.S. cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

WATCH: Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors

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WATCH: Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors Politics Aug 04 WATCH: Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

(NPR) Massive Explosion Rocks Beirut, Causing Injuries And Widespread Damage

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Massive Explosion Rocks Beirut, Causing Injuries And Widespread Damage Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon Tuesday. The massive explosion rocked the capital and its suburbs, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the skyline. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East

(NPR) Massive Explosion Rocks Beirut, Causing Injuries And Widespread Damage

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Massive Explosion Rocks Beirut, Causing Injuries And Widespread Damage Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon Tuesday. The massive explosion rocked the capital and its suburbs, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the skyline. Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hasan Shaban/Bloomberg via Getty Images Middle East

(NPR) Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China

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Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China Nineteen lawsuits have been combined into a unified federal legal action against short-form video app TikTok for allegedly harvesting data from users and secretly sending the information to China. Anjum Naveed/AP hide caption toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP Technology Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China A lawsuit alleging tha

(NPR) Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China

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Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China Nineteen lawsuits have been combined into a unified federal legal action against short-form video app TikTok for allegedly harvesting data from users and secretly sending the information to China. Anjum Naveed/AP hide caption toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP Technology Class-Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Children's Data And Sends It To China A lawsuit alleging tha

Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP

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Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP Politics Aug 04 Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP By Sara Burnett, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Prospect of a second Boston Marathon bomber trial brings anguish

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Prospect of a second Boston Marathon bomber trial brings anguish Nation Aug 04 Prospect of a second Boston Marathon bomber trial brings anguish By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

(NPR) Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China

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Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China Nineteen lawsuits have been combined into a unified federal legal action against short-form video app TikTok for allegedly harvesting data from users and secretly sending the information to China. Anjum Naveed/AP hide caption toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP Technology Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China A lawsuit alleging that TikTok c

(NPR) Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China

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Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China Nineteen lawsuits have been combined into a unified federal legal action against short-form video app TikTok for allegedly harvesting data from users and secretly sending the information to China. Anjum Naveed/AP hide caption toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP Technology Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China A lawsuit alleging that TikTok c

U.N. agency hails ‘ historic first’ with child labor convention

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U.N. agency hails ‘historic first’ with child labor convention World Aug 04 U.N. agency hails ‘historic first’ with child labor convention By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Lawmakers, civil rights experts testify on protecting free speech amid protests

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WATCH LIVE: Lawmakers, civil rights experts testify on protecting free speech amid protests Politics Aug 04 WATCH LIVE: Lawmakers, civil rights experts testify on protecting free speech amid protests By Maea Lenei Buhre

WATCH LIVE: Senate subcommittee holds hearing on free speech and antifa

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WATCH LIVE: Senate subcommittee holds hearing on free speech and antifa Politics Aug 04 WATCH LIVE: Senate subcommittee holds hearing on free speech and antifa By Maea Lenei Buhre

Why parents are forming ‘learning pods’ — and how they might deepen inequality

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Why parents are forming 'learning pods’ — and how they might deepen inequality Education Aug 04 Why parents are forming 'learning pods’ — and how they might deepen inequality By Carolyn Thompson, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

(NPR) In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

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In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? A mid-April sign in Philadelphia reminds passersby that current social distancing measures are for their own good. Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Shots - Health News In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? WHYY

(NPR) Despite Mask Wars, Americans Support Aggressive Measures To Stop COVID-19, Poll Finds

Despite Mask Wars, Americans Support Aggressive Measures To Stop COVID-19, Poll Finds The Coronavirus Crisis Despite Mask Wars, Americans Support Aggressive Measures To Stop COVID-19, Poll Finds Two-thirds of Americans believe the U.S. is handling the pandemic worse than other nations, an NPR/Ipsos poll finds. Majorities support more aggressive measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

(NPR) In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

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In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? A mid-April sign in Philadelphia reminds passersby that current social distancing measures are for their own good. Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Shots - Health News In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? WHYY

(NPR) In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

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In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? A mid-April sign in Philadelphia reminds passersby that current social distancing measures are for their own good. Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Shots - Health News In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean 'Go.' How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? WHYY

What are the rules of a pandemic wedding? It depends on who you ask

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What are the rules of a pandemic wedding? It depends on who you ask Nation Aug 04 What are the rules of a pandemic wedding? It depends on who you ask By Rhana Natour

(NPR) In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

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In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? A mid-April sign in Philadelphia reminds passersby that current social distancing measures are for their own good. Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Shots - Health News In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? WHYY

(NPR) In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled?

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In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? A mid-April sign in Philadelphia reminds passersby that current social distancing measures are for their own good. Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cory Clark/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Shots - Health News In Pandemic, Green Doesn't Mean "Go." How Did Public Health Guidance Get So Muddled? WHYY

(NPR) Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday

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Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday Some Washington Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a polarizing conservative who lost a race for governor last year, would become the GOP's Senate candidate and lose in the general election. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Elections Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday Some Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a p

(NPR) Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday

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Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday Some Washington Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a polarizing conservative who lost a race for governor last year, would become the GOP's Senate candidate and lose in the general election. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Elections Senate Republican Primary In Kansas Highlights 5 Races To Watch Tuesday Some Republicans worry that Kris Kobach, a p

Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage

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Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage Politics Aug 04 Missouri voters to decide on expanding Medicaid coverage By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds White House press briefing

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WATCH LIVE: Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds White House press briefing Politics Aug 04 WATCH LIVE: Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds White House press briefing By Associated Press

Census will end data collection for 2020 count a month early

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Census will end data collection for 2020 count a month early Politics Aug 04 Census will end data collection for 2020 count a month early By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Tropical Storm Isaias causes damage, wild weather as it moves north

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Tropical Storm Isaias causes damage, wild weather as it moves north Science Aug 04 Tropical Storm Isaias causes damage, wild weather as it moves north By Gerry Broome, Associated Press