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(NPR) Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S.

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Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S. President Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters at the White House on Monday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Technology Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S. The president also issued an executive order aimed at cutting ties between the U.S. and the owner of the popular Chinese communications and s...

(NPR) Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S.

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Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S. President Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters at the White House on Monday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Technology Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban Use Of TikTok In the U.S. The president also issued an executive order aimed at cutting ties between the U.S. and the owner of the popular Chinese communications and s...

Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence

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Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence Nation Aug 06 Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Commission rejects Trump push to move up or add debate against Biden

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Commission rejects Trump push to move up or add debate against Biden Politics Aug 06 Commission rejects Trump push to move up or add debate against Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled

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Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled Nation Aug 06 Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities

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In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities Politics Aug 06 In Michigan, political divides create two pandemic realities By Daniel Bush

Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled

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Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled Nation Aug 06 Seeking refuge in U.S. amid pandemic, children fleeing danger are expelled By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons

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Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons Nation Aug 06 Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault says Army secretary

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Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault says Army secretary Nation Aug 06 Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault says Army secretary By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders

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Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders World Aug 06 Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘ nightmare’

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Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘nightmare’ Economy Aug 06 Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a ‘nightmare’ By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance

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WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance Politics Aug 06 WATCH: Pelosi and Schumer urge continued unemployment assistance By Associated Press

U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe

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U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe Health Aug 06 U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on the economy in Ohio

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on the economy in Ohio Politics Aug 06 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on the economy in Ohio By Associated Press

Trump’s Iran envoy quits administration as U.S. pushes embargo

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Trump’s Iran envoy quits administration as U.S. pushes embargo World Aug 06 Trump’s Iran envoy quits administration as U.S. pushes embargo By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

4 indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery probe plead not guilty

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4 indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery probe plead not guilty Nation Aug 06 4 indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery probe plead not guilty By Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Associated Press

LGBTQ people leaving Poland as post-vote mood grows hostile

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LGBTQ people leaving Poland as post-vote mood grows hostile World Aug 06 LGBTQ people leaving Poland as post-vote mood grows hostile By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas

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Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas Politics Aug 06 Lack of study and oversight raises concerns about tear gas By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Hurricane Alpha? Names may run out during predicted amped up season

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Hurricane Alpha? Names may run out during predicted amped up season Science Aug 06 Hurricane Alpha? Names may run out during predicted amped up season By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic Education Aug 06 WATCH LIVE: House Oversight hearing on challenges of reopening schools amid COVID-19 pandemic By Associated Press

Portland police, protesters clash for 2nd consecutive night

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Portland police, protesters clash for 2nd consecutive night Nation Aug 06 Portland police, protesters clash for 2nd consecutive night By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

WATCH: NY attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

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WATCH: NY attorney general sues to dissolve NRA Politics Aug 06 WATCH: NY attorney general sues to dissolve NRA By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

(NPR) New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation

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New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre stands on stage at the NRA annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on May 5, 2018. The New York attorney general announced Thursday she will launch a civil action to dissolve the association. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Investigations New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation ...

(NPR) New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation

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New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre stands on stage at the NRA annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on May 5, 2018. The New York attorney general announced Thursday she will launch a civil action to dissolve the association. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Investigations New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation ...

Survivors mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic attack

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Survivors mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic attack World Aug 06 Survivors mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic attack By Yami Maraguchi, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Acting Homeland Security chief questioned on deployment of federal agents to protests

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WATCH LIVE: Acting Homeland Security chief questioned on deployment of federal agents to protests Politics Aug 06 WATCH LIVE: Acting Homeland Security chief questioned on deployment of federal agents to protests By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

Lebanon investigates blast amid rising anger, calls for change

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Lebanon investigates blast amid rising anger, calls for change World Aug 06 Lebanon investigates blast amid rising anger, calls for change By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal checks end

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1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal checks end Economy Aug 06 1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal checks end By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

(NPR) How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For

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How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For Rose Wong for NPR Shots - Health News How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.

(NPR) How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For

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How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For Rose Wong for NPR Shots - Health News How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.

(NPR) Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion

Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion Middle East Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion About 5,000 people were injured in the explosion Tuesday that devastated Lebanon's capital. A question looms over the stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate believed to have exploded: Why was it there?

(NPR) Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion

Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion Middle East Death Toll In Beirut Climbs To At Least 137 After Massive Explosion About 5,000 people were injured in the explosion Tuesday that devastated Lebanon's capital. A question looms over the stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate believed to have exploded: Why was it there?