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(NPR) CDC Tells States To Prepare For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Late October

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CDC Tells States To Prepare For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Late October A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health, shown here, is one of three vaccines in Phase 3 trials in the U.S. With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare for limited distribution of a potential vaccine as soon as this fall — though some experts say that's too early. Hans Pennink/AP hide caption toggle caption Hans Pennink/AP Coronavirus Live Updates ...

(NPR) CDC Tells States To Prepare For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Late October

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CDC Tells States To Prepare For Potential COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Late October A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health, shown here, is one of three vaccines in Phase 3 trials in the U.S. With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare for limited distribution of a potential vaccine as soon as this fall — though some experts say that's too early. Hans Pennink/AP hide caption toggle caption Hans Pennink/AP Coronavirus Live Updates ...

(NPR) CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October

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CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health, shown here, is one of three vaccines in Phase 3 trials in the U.S. With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare for limited distribution of a potential vaccine as soon as this fall — though some experts say that's too early. Hans Pennink/AP hide caption toggle caption Hans Pennink/AP Coronavirus Live Updates ...

(NPR) CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October

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CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health, shown here, is one of three vaccines in Phase 3 trials in the U.S. With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare for limited distribution of a potential vaccine as soon as this fall — though some experts say that's too early. Hans Pennink/AP hide caption toggle caption Hans Pennink/AP Coronavirus Live Updates ...

Video shows police putting hood on Black man who died of asphyxiation

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Video shows police putting hood on Black man who died of asphyxiation Nation Sep 02 Video shows police putting hood on Black man who died of asphyxiation By Michael Hill

Confusion over eviction ban led to selective enforcement

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Confusion over eviction ban led to selective enforcement Economy Sep 02 Confusion over eviction ban led to selective enforcement By Ryan E. Little, Aneurin Canham-Clyne, The Howard Center for Investigative Reporting Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Brenda Wintrode, Amy DiPierro, Luciana Perez Uribe, Sean McGoey, Sophia Brown, Maya Pottiger, The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism

Critics say temporary eviction ban will only delay wave of homelessness

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Critics say temporary eviction ban will only delay wave of homelessness Economy Sep 02 Critics say temporary eviction ban will only delay wave of homelessness By Michael Casey, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

(NPR) U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years

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U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years Sheets of one-dollar bills run through the printing press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on March 2015 in Washington, D.C. National debt is expected to reach an all-time high of 107% of GDP in 2023. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years ...

(NPR) U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years

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U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years Sheets of one-dollar bills run through the printing press at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on March 2015 in Washington, D.C. National debt is expected to reach an all-time high of 107% of GDP in 2023. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years ...

Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine trials could end early if results are overwhelming

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Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine trials could end early if results are overwhelming Health Sep 02 Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine trials could end early if results are overwhelming By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Scientists spot two black holes merged into never before seen size

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Scientists spot two black holes merged into never before seen size Science Sep 02 Scientists spot two black holes merged into never before seen size By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to virus, recession

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Budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to virus, recession Economy Sep 02 Budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to virus, recession By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

(NPR) Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors'

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Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors' A briefcase of a census taker is seen as she knocks on the door of a residence in August in Winter Park, Fla. John Raoux/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raoux/AP National Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors' The shortened schedule for the 2020 census increases the risk of "significantly decreasing data ...

(NPR) Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors'

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Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors' A briefcase of a census taker is seen as she knocks on the door of a residence in August in Winter Park, Fla. John Raoux/AP hide caption toggle caption John Raoux/AP National Leak Reveals Warnings Inside Census That Shortened Schedule Risks 'Serious Errors' The shortened schedule for the 2020 census increases the risk of "significantly decreasing data ...

BTS ‘really happy’ as first Korean pop act to top Billboard singles chart

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BTS 'really happy' as first Korean pop act to top Billboard singles chart Arts Sep 02 BTS 'really happy' as first Korean pop act to top Billboard singles chart By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times

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Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times Health Sep 02 Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

U.S. suspends some aid to Ethiopia over dam dispute with Egypt

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U.S. suspends some aid to Ethiopia over dam dispute with Egypt Politics Sep 02 U.S. suspends some aid to Ethiopia over dam dispute with Egypt By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Germany says Russia’s Navalny poisoned with nerve agent

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Germany says Russia’s Navalny poisoned with nerve agent World Sep 02 Germany says Russia’s Navalny poisoned with nerve agent By Associated Press

WATCH: Pompeo announces sanctions on international tribunal prosecutor, aide

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WATCH: Pompeo announces sanctions on international tribunal prosecutor, aide Politics Sep 02 WATCH: Pompeo announces sanctions on international tribunal prosecutor, aide By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record

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Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record Politics Sep 02 Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’ s first World War II Heritage City

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WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’s first World War II Heritage City Politics Sep 02 WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’s first World War II Heritage City By Associated Press

Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record

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Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record Politics Sep 02 Biden raises over $360 million in August, shattering record By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’ s first World War II Heritage City

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WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’s first World War II Heritage City Politics Sep 02 WATCH LIVE: Trump designates Wilmington, N.C., as nation’s first World War II Heritage City By Associated Press

(NPR) Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August

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Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen here on Aug. 31 in West Mifflin, Penn., set a new monthly record for presidential fundraising. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Elections Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August Over 50% of the massive haul came from online, small-dollar donations, according to...

(NPR) Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August

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Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen here on Aug. 31 in West Mifflin, Penn., set a new monthly record for presidential fundraising. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Elections Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record With $364.5 Million In August Over 50% of the massive haul came from online, small-dollar donations, according to...

WATCH LIVE: Biden focuses on schools after blasting Trump on violence

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WATCH LIVE: Biden focuses on schools after blasting Trump on violence Politics Sep 02 WATCH LIVE: Biden focuses on schools after blasting Trump on violence By Associated Press

Learning to see the United States through Chinese eyes

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Learning to see the United States through Chinese eyes Arts Sep 02 Learning to see the United States through Chinese eyes By Daniel Nieh

Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris

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Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris World Sep 02 Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris By Associated Press

(NPR) Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism

Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism National Security Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, says the Trump administration is creating the conditions for domestic extremism to flourish in the U.S.

(NPR) Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism

Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism National Security Former DHS Official: Trump Pouring 'Fuel On The Fire' Of Domestic Extremism Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, says the Trump administration is creating the conditions for domestic extremism to flourish in the U.S.

WATCH LIVE: National WWII Museum commemorates 75 year anniversary of war’ s end

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WATCH LIVE: National WWII Museum commemorates 75 year anniversary of war’s end World Sep 02 WATCH LIVE: National WWII Museum commemorates 75 year anniversary of war’s end By Associated Press

D.C. task force targets monuments, prompting fierce backlash

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D.C. task force targets monuments, prompting fierce backlash Nation Sep 02 D.C. task force targets monuments, prompting fierce backlash By Associated Press

HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full

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HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full Politics Sep 02 HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full By Associated Press

Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts’ Senate primary

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Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts' Senate primary Politics Sep 02 Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts' Senate primary By Associated Press

(NPR) Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously

Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously National Security Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, says the Trump administration is creating the conditions for domestic extremism to flourish in the U.S.

(NPR) Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously

Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously National Security Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, says the Trump administration is creating the conditions for domestic extremism to flourish in the U.S.

(NPR) Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country

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Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country People pass by a destroyed building in Kenosha, WI. Stephen Maturen for NPR hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen for NPR Race Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country Kenosha residents lament the violence and destruction that left swaths of their city damaged or destroyed, but many understand the anger over biased policing...

(NPR) Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country

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Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country People pass by a destroyed building in Kenosha, WI. Stephen Maturen for NPR hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen for NPR Race Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country Kenosha residents lament the violence and destruction that left swaths of their city damaged or destroyed, but many understand the anger over biased policing...

(NPR) FEMA Says It Will Stop Paying For Cloth Face Masks For Schools

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FEMA Says It Will Stop Paying For Cloth Face Masks For Schools The Federal Emergency Management Agency says that beginning Sept. 15, it will no longer reimburse states for personal protective equipment for nonemergency settings, including schools or courthouses. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates FEMA Says It Will Stop Paying For Cloth Face Masks For Schools ...

U.S. seeks to collect more personal information of noncitizens

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U.S. seeks to collect more personal information of noncitizens Nation Sep 01 U.S. seeks to collect more personal information of noncitizens By Ben Fox, Associated Press