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(NPR) Attorney Hired To Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him

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Attorney Hired To Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him Investigating the journalism produced by Voice of America is one of the tasks lawyer Sam Dewey has taken on since joining the broadcaster's parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Politics Attorney Hired To Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him The CEO of the U.S. Agency f...

(NPR) Attorney Hired to Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him

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Attorney Hired to Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him Investigating the journalism produced by Voice of America is one of the tasks lawyer Sam Dewey has taken on since joining the broadcaster's parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Politics Attorney Hired to Probe VOA's Coverage Has Active Protective Order Against Him The CEO of the U.S. Agency f...

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness Health Sep 08 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness By Lauren Neergaard

(NPR) McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated'

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McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, introduced a targeted coronavirus relief bill and said he planned a vote this week on it. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Coronavirus Crisis McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConne...

(NPR) McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated'

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McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, introduced a targeted coronavirus relief bill and said he planned a vote this week on it. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Coronavirus Crisis McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConne...

England bans gatherings of more than 6 as virus cases spike

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England bans gatherings of more than 6 as virus cases spike Health Sep 08 England bans gatherings of more than 6 as virus cases spike By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

(NPR) McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated"

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McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated" Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, introduced a targeted coronavirus relief bill and said he planned a vote this week on it. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Coronavirus Crisis McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated" Senate Majority Leader Mitch McC...

(NPR) McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated"

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McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated" Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, introduced a targeted coronavirus relief bill and said he planned a vote this week on it. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Coronavirus Crisis McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As "Emaciated" Senate Majority Leader Mitch McC...

How social media is helping students of color speak out about racism on campus

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How social media is helping students of color speak out about racism on campus Education Sep 08 How social media is helping students of color speak out about racism on campus By Christian Peña

(NPR) Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions

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Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions People wait in a line to vote in the Georgia's primary election at Park Tavern on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 1,000 people voted twice in the state's election...

(NPR) Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions

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Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions People wait in a line to vote in the Georgia's primary election at Park Tavern on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Georgia Reveals Double Voting Cases But No Evidence Of Malign Intentions Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 1,000 people voted twice in the state's election...

Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death

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Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death Nation Sep 08 Rochester police leaders retire after suffocation death By Associated Press

Falling consumer prices is a flashing warning light for Europe’ s economy

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Falling consumer prices is a flashing warning light for Europe’s economy Economy Sep 08 Falling consumer prices is a flashing warning light for Europe’s economy By David McHugh, Associated Press

Myanmar army deserters confirm atrocities against Rohingya

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Myanmar army deserters confirm atrocities against Rohingya World Sep 08 Myanmar army deserters confirm atrocities against Rohingya By Grant Peck, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at campaign event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at campaign event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Politics Sep 08 WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at campaign event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina By Aamer Madhani, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

House lawmakers ask for probe into Russian poisoning case

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House lawmakers ask for probe into Russian poisoning case Politics Sep 08 House lawmakers ask for probe into Russian poisoning case By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Flurry of tests performed as COVID-19 hits Greece’ s biggest migrant camp

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Flurry of tests performed as COVID-19 hits Greece’s biggest migrant camp Health Sep 08 Flurry of tests performed as COVID-19 hits Greece’s biggest migrant camp By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press

Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count

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Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count Nation Sep 08 Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count By Matthew Brown, Lindsay Whitehurst, Iris Samuels, Associated Press

California fires bring more chopper rescues, power shutoffs

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California fires bring more chopper rescues, power shutoffs Nation Sep 08 California fires bring more chopper rescues, power shutoffs By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff interviews Fauci during virtual health research forum

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WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff interviews Fauci during virtual health research forum Health Sep 08 WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff interviews Fauci during virtual health research forum By Candice Norwood

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks about the environment in Florida

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks about the environment in Florida Politics Sep 08 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks about the environment in Florida By Associated Press

(NPR) 9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

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9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine Some of the world's largest vaccine makers hope to bolster public confidence in a yet-to-arrive COVID-19 vaccine, pledging to follow strict safety protocols in the rush to respond to the pandemic. Here, a nurse practitioner administers a dose of flu vaccine in Key Biscayne, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates 9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Dev...

(NPR) 9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

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9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine Some of the world's largest vaccine makers hope to bolster public confidence in a yet-to-arrive COVID-19 vaccine, pledging to follow strict safety protocols in the rush to respond to the pandemic. Here, a nurse practitioner administers a dose of flu vaccine in Key Biscayne, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates 9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Dev...

House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general

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House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general Politics Sep 08 House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general By Associated Press

UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

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UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan World Sep 08 UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan By Associated Press

China and India accuse each other of military border moves, firing shots

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China and India accuse each other of military border moves, firing shots World Sep 08 China and India accuse each other of military border moves, firing shots By Associated Press

WATCH: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security

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WATCH: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security Politics Sep 08 WATCH: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security By Candice Norwood

WATCH LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security

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WATCH LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security Politics Sep 08 WATCH LIVE: Georgia Secretary of State holds news conference on election security By Candice Norwood

COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign

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COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign Politics Sep 08 COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign By Associated Press

(NPR) Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State

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Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State In this photo from the Whitman County Sheriff's Office, little remains of a building in Malden, Wash. A fast-moving wildfire destroyed 80% of the town on Labor Day. Whitman County Sheriff's Office/Facebook hide caption toggle caption Whitman County Sheriff's Office/Facebook National Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State The town o...

(NPR) Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State

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Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State In this photo from the Whitman County Sheriff's Office, little remains of a building in Malden, Wash. A fast-moving wildfire destroyed 80% of the town on Labor Day. Whitman County Sheriff's Office/Facebook hide caption toggle caption Whitman County Sheriff's Office/Facebook National Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State The town o...