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(NPR) UAE, Israel Move To Normalize Relations As Israel Halts Planned West Bank Annexations

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UAE, Israel Move To Normalize Relations As Israel Halts Planned West Bank Annexations President Trump speaks during a Oval Office meeting Thursday with representatives of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, announcing an agreement to establish diplomatic ties between the two countries. Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images World UAE, Israel Move To Normalize Relations As Israel Halts Planned West Bank Annexations ...

Apple boots popular game Fortnite from app store after developers bypass payment plan

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Apple boots popular game Fortnite from app store after developers bypass payment plan Economy Aug 13 Apple boots popular game Fortnite from app store after developers bypass payment plan By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Computer scientist, pixel inventor Russell Kirsch dead at 91

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Computer scientist, pixel inventor Russell Kirsch dead at 91 Science Aug 13 Computer scientist, pixel inventor Russell Kirsch dead at 91 By Associated Press

Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules

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Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules Politics Aug 13 Trump administration looks to ease showerhead water flow rules By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

WATCH: Trump leads coronavirus task force briefing

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WATCH: Trump leads coronavirus task force briefing Politics Aug 13 WATCH: Trump leads coronavirus task force briefing By Associated Press

(NPR) Joe Biden: For The Next 3 Months, All Americans Should Wear A Mask When Outside

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Joe Biden: For The Next 3 Months, All Americans Should Wear A Mask When Outside Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Thursday after a coronavirus briefing with health experts and his newly named running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del. Biden took off his mask to speak. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Joe Biden: For The Next 3 Months, All Americans Should Wear A Mask ...

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris doesn’ t miss ‘ theater in a building’

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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris doesn’t miss ‘theater in a building’ Arts Aug 13 Playwright Jeremy O. Harris doesn’t miss ‘theater in a building’ By Tommy Walters

WATCH: Trump’s EPA drops methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields

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WATCH: Trump's EPA drops methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields Science Aug 13 WATCH: Trump's EPA drops methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields By Ellen Knickmeyer, Marc Levy, Associated Press

WATCH: EPA official holds event on methane rules rollback

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WATCH: EPA official holds event on methane rules rollback Science Aug 13 WATCH: EPA official holds event on methane rules rollback By Ellen Knickmeyer, Marc Levy, Associated Press

Justice Department says Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants

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Justice Department says Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants Education Aug 13 Justice Department says Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate

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Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate Health Aug 13 Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate By Associated Press

Protesters hold up U.S. detention of 2 in Oregon for 12 hours

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Protesters hold up U.S. detention of 2 in Oregon for 12 hours Nation Aug 13 Protesters hold up U.S. detention of 2 in Oregon for 12 hours By Associated Press

High court rules Rhode Island mail-in voters don’ t need witnesses

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High court rules Rhode Island mail-in voters don’t need witnesses Politics Aug 13 High court rules Rhode Island mail-in voters don’t need witnesses By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

(NPR) Here's How Republicans Are Boosting Kanye West's Presidential Campaign

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Here's How Republicans Are Boosting Kanye West's Presidential Campaign Kanye West, seen here at a church service in Houston in 2019, is working to get his name on the ballot in several states for the November presidential election. Michael Wyke/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Wyke/AP Elections Here's How Republicans Are Boosting Kanye West's Presidential Campaign A number of GOP figures have helped Kanye West file paperwork to appe...

Talk of Harris successor in Senate sets off California guessing game

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Talk of Harris successor in Senate sets off California guessing game Politics Aug 13 Talk of Harris successor in Senate sets off California guessing game By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

(NPR) 20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year

20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year Life Kit 20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year Families with children are in a serious bind. Whether you're looking for options for child care or need resources to keep your kid entertained, this episode will walk through some ideas to think about for this school year.

WATCH: Pelosi remarks on virus aid stalemate

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WATCH: Pelosi remarks on virus aid stalemate Politics Aug 13 WATCH: Pelosi remarks on virus aid stalemate By Associated Press

U.S. seizes digital currency accounts used by militant groups

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U.S. seizes digital currency accounts used by militant groups Politics Aug 13 U.S. seizes digital currency accounts used by militant groups By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Pence speaks at ‘ Farmers and Ranchers for Trump’ launch in Iowa

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WATCH LIVE: Pence speaks at ‘Farmers and Ranchers for Trump’ launch in Iowa Politics Aug 13 WATCH LIVE: Pence speaks at ‘Farmers and Ranchers for Trump’ launch in Iowa By David Pitt, Associated Press

How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors

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How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors Health Aug 13 How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors By Shelly Miller, The Conversation

Thousands in Belarus form ‘ lines of solidarity’ in protest

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Thousands in Belarus form ‘lines of solidarity’ in protest World Aug 13 Thousands in Belarus form ‘lines of solidarity’ in protest By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Trump opposes USPS funding, says mail voting hard without it

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Trump opposes USPS funding, says mail voting hard without it Nation Aug 13 Trump opposes USPS funding, says mail voting hard without it By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds news briefing

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WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds news briefing Politics Aug 13 WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds news briefing By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

‘ I will never forget that hug.’ Gloria Estefan ordered a hazmat suit to hug her grandson

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‘I will never forget that hug.’ Gloria Estefan ordered a hazmat suit to hug her grandson Arts Aug 13 ‘I will never forget that hug.’ Gloria Estefan ordered a hazmat suit to hug her grandson By Joshua Barajas

Trump says United Arab Emirates and Israel to open diplomatic ties

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Trump says United Arab Emirates and Israel to open diplomatic ties World Aug 13 Trump says United Arab Emirates and Israel to open diplomatic ties By Jon Gambrell, Matthew Lee, Josef Federman, Associated Press

Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China

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Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China World Aug 13 Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Admits To Opposing Funding For Postal Service To Block More Voting By Mail

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Trump Admits To Opposing Funding For Postal Service To Block More Voting By Mail President Trump, seen here during a White House briefing on August 12, claimed Joe Biden would bring the "biggest tax increase in history" if elected president. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Trump Admits To Opposing Funding For Postal Service To Block More Voting By Mail President Trump...

WATCH LIVE: Biden, Harris speak on COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: Biden, Harris speak on COVID-19 pandemic Politics Aug 13 WATCH LIVE: Biden, Harris speak on COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal

AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening

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AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening Arts Aug 13 AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast

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Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast World Aug 13 Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate’s Biden probe

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Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate’s Biden probe Politics Aug 13 Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate’s Biden probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

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U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high Economy Aug 13 U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of U.S. election

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Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of U.S. election Politics Aug 13 Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of U.S. election By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

U.S. says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz World Aug 13 U.S. says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

(NPR) 1 Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump

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1 Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump Former Vice President Joe Biden leaves a campaign event last month in Wilmington, Del. If Biden wins the election, he may face political pressure over what to do about President Trump. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Politics 1 Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Depa...

(NPR) One Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump

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One Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump Former Vice President Joe Biden leaves a campaign event last month in Wilmington, Del. If Biden wins the election, he may face political pressure over what to do about President Trump. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Politics One Tough Question For DOJ If Biden Is Elected: Whether To Prosecute Trump Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice ...