Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: Opinion: Israel Annexation Plan Diminishes Hope For Better Ties With Gulf Arab States

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Opinion: Israel Annexation Plan Diminishes Hope For Better Ties With Gulf Arab States
No Gulf Arab country will seriously contemplate normalizing ties with Israel unless Saudi Arabia does it first. The Saudis, who officially condemned the annexation plan, are nowhere close to doing so.

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June 30, 2020 at 10:53PM
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NPR News: Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program

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Supreme Court: Montana Can't Exclude Religious Schools From Scholarship Program
The 5-4 decision, in which Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's other conservatives, is a win for parents who wanted to use the state tax credit to help send children to religious schools.

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At June 30, 2020 at 09:24PM
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Academia Lives — on TikTok

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School may be out indefinitely, but on social media there’s a thriving subculture devoted to the aesthetic of all things scholarly.
Books and Literature, Fashion and Apparel, Social Media, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), your-feed-fashion, Colleges and Universities
June 30, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment

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Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment
An experimental COVID-19 medicine that has been shown to shorten the time people with severe illness have to stay in the hospital finally has a price tag that's lower than some analysts expected.

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June 30, 2020 at 06:39AM
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NPR News: Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment

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Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment
An experimental COVID-19 medicine that has been shown to shorten the time people with severe illness have to stay in the hospital finally has a price tag that's lower than some analysts expected.

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June 30, 2020 at 06:39AM
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NPR News: Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment

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Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment
An experimental COVID-19 medicine that has been shown to shorten the time people with severe illness have to stay in the hospital finally has a price tag that's lower than some analysts expected.

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NPR News: Minnesota Attorney General Comments On The State's Climate Change Lawsuit

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Minnesota Attorney General Comments On The State's Climate Change Lawsuit
NPR'S Ari Shapiro talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about the lawsuit filed on behalf of the state, accusing several companies of deceiving the public about climate change.

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June 30, 2020 at 03:00AM
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NPR News: 'I Will Kill You' — Health Care Workers Face Rising Attacks Amid COVID-19

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'I Will Kill You' — Health Care Workers Face Rising Attacks Amid COVID-19
A doctor in Yemen says he was threatened at gunpoint when treating a patient infected with the virus. The incident is part of a larger trend of pandemic-related attacks worldwide.

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June 30, 2020 at 01:53AM
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NPR News: What More Than 300 College Admission Deans Are Looking For During The Pandemic

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What More Than 300 College Admission Deans Are Looking For During The Pandemic
The college deans say they recognize students and their families may be struggling right now. They say students will not be disadvantaged by not participating in extracurricular activities.

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At June 30, 2020 at 02:07AM
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NPR News: 'I Will Kill You' — Health Care Workers Face Rising Attacks Amid COVID-19

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'I Will Kill You' — Health Care Workers Face Rising Attacks Amid COVID-19
A doctor in Yemen says he was threatened at gunpoint when treating a patient infected with the virus. The incident is part of a larger trend of pandemic-related attacks worldwide.

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June 30, 2020 at 01:53AM
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Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall

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U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, say the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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At June 29, 2020 at 11:33PM
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NPR News: U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall

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U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, say the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Children's Health
June 29, 2020 at 11:33PM
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NPR News: How Snakes Fly (Hint: It's Not On A Plane)

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How Snakes Fly (Hint: It's Not On A Plane)
A snake researcher always wondered how flying snakes propelled themselves. Then, someone told him he should work with the snakes in "The Cube" – a vast theater space with cameras everywhere.

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at June 29, 2020 at 10:01PM
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NPR News: The Wild Card For An In-Person Fall: College Student Behavior

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The Wild Card For An In-Person Fall: College Student Behavior
College reopening plans all rely on one thing: students following the rules. Some experts worry that's too big of an ask.

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At June 29, 2020 at 08:05PM
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At the BET Awards, Putting Black Designers in the Spotlight

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The red carpet didn’t exactly return. But fashion did.
Black People, Fashion and Apparel, Music, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), your-feed-fashion
June 29, 2020 at 07:51PM
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NPR News: Former NIH Director Calls Trump Administration's Pandemic Response 'Amateur Hour'

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Former NIH Director Calls Trump Administration's Pandemic Response 'Amateur Hour'
Dr. Elias Zerhouni was head of the National Institutes of Health under President George W. Bush. He says the Trump administration's response to the pandemic has not protected the American people.

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at June 29, 2020 at 07:21PM
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What Do You Do When Extremism Comes for the Hawaiian Shirt?

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Worn by extremists toting assault rifles, the shirt has gone from dad symbol to battle flag.
Fringe Groups and Movements, Fashion and Apparel, Whites, Neo Nazi Groups, Firearms, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
June 29, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Ever Further Below the Decks With ‘Below Deck’

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Bravo’s hit reality franchise offers a window into the world of yachts and yachties, as “Below Deck Mediterranean” grows in popularity.
Sailboats and Sailing, Television, Computers and the Internet
June 29, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy

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Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy
Thailand has been relatively successful at containing the spread of the coronavirus. Many say it's due in no small part to Thailand's universal health care system.

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June 29, 2020 at 04:32AM
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NPR News: Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy

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Universal Health Care Supports Thailand's Coronavirus Strategy
Thailand has been relatively successful at containing the spread of the coronavirus. Many say it's due in no small part to Thailand's universal health care system.

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June 29, 2020 at 04:32AM
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Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?

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Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?
"State and local governments have really quite broad authority" to mandate the use of face masks during a pandemic, says the head of American University's Health Law and Policy Program, Lindsay Wiley.

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June 28, 2020 at 06:59PM
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NPR News: Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?

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Q&A: Are Face Mask Requirements Legal?
"State and local governments have really quite broad authority" to mandate the use of face masks during a pandemic, says the head of American University's Health Law and Policy Program, Lindsay Wiley.

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June 28, 2020 at 06:59PM
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NPR News: Princeton To Remove Woodrow Wilson's Name From Public Policy School

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Princeton To Remove Woodrow Wilson's Name From Public Policy School
Princeton trustees voted to remove Wilson's name from the School of Public and International Affairs. The board said, "Wilson's racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake."

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At June 28, 2020 at 06:57AM
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NPR News: After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System

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After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with former health insurance executive Wendell Potter about the differences between U.S. and Canadian health systems highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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June 28, 2020 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases

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Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, the CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact a surge in COVID-19 cases is having on rural hospitals.

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June 28, 2020 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System

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After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System
NPR'S Michel Martin speaks with former health insurance executive Wendell Potter about the differences between U.S. and Canadian health systems highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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June 28, 2020 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases

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Missouri Rural Hospital Braces For 'A Worse Surge' In COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Randy Tobler, the CEO of Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Mo., about the impact a surge in COVID-19 cases is having on rural hospitals.

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June 28, 2020 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Why A History Professor Says 'Racist' Emancipation Memorial Shouldn't Come Down

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Why A History Professor Says 'Racist' Emancipation Memorial Shouldn't Come Down
Protesters want to remove the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Yale history professor David Blight about why he thinks the memorial should stay up.

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At June 28, 2020 at 04:16AM
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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: Opinion: Remembering Michael Hawley, Remarkable Polymath And Exceptional Friend

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Opinion: Remembering Michael Hawley, Remarkable Polymath And Exceptional Friend
Scott Simon remembers his friend, Michael Hawley, who died this past week.

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June 27, 2020 at 06:57PM
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NPR News: Essential Vocab For COVID-19: From Asymptomatic To Zoonotic

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Essential Vocab For COVID-19: From Asymptomatic To Zoonotic
The pandemic has brought many new terms into daily usage. Here are definitions of some of the words used in discussion of the novel coronavirus and how to stem its spread.

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at June 27, 2020 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Planned Parenthood Elevates Interim CEO Alexis McGill Johnson To Permanent Status

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Planned Parenthood Elevates Interim CEO Alexis McGill Johnson To Permanent Status
McGill Johnson has been the group's interim leader for almost a year, taking up the position after the abrupt removal of its former president, Leana Wen.

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June 27, 2020 at 04:10AM
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NPR News: Planned Parenthood Elevates Interim CEO Alexis McGill Johnson To Permanent Status

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Planned Parenthood Elevates Interim CEO Alexis McGill Johnson To Permanent Status
McGill Johnson has been the group's interim leader for almost a year, taking up the position after the abrupt removal of its former president, Leana Wen.

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June 27, 2020 at 04:10AM
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NPR News: New Research Shows People Are Not As Divided Along Political Lines As They Think

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New Research Shows People Are Not As Divided Along Political Lines As They Think
It is no secret that the U.S. citizens are deeply divided along political lines. But a new study has found that Americans are not nearly as divided as they might think.

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at June 27, 2020 at 03:04AM
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NPR News: Federal Agency Tells Employees 'No Reference To Anything COVID Related'

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Federal Agency Tells Employees 'No Reference To Anything COVID Related'
In an internal memo this week, the National Marine Fisheries Service bars references to the coronavirus pandemic without preapproval. It suggests alternatives such as "in these extraordinary times."

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June 27, 2020 at 03:10AM
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Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'

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California's Landmark Electric Truck Rule Targets 'Diesel Death Zone'
In another first-in-the-nation move to address climate change, California will require automakers to sell electric trucks. That could curb air pollution from the nation's growing logistics industry.

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June 26, 2020 at 09:52PM
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NPR News: Sarah Parcak: How Can Satellite Images Unlock Secrets To Our Hidden Past?

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Sarah Parcak: How Can Satellite Images Unlock Secrets To Our Hidden Past?
There may be hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of undiscovered ancient sites. Sarah Parcak wants to locate them — from space.

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at June 26, 2020 at 09:14PM
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NPR News: Denise Herzing: Do Dolphins Have A Language?

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Denise Herzing: Do Dolphins Have A Language?
We know that dolphins make distinctive clicks and whistles, but is that a language? Researcher Denise Herzing thinks it might be, and for the past 35 years she's been working to unlock it.

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at June 26, 2020 at 09:14PM
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NPR News: Suzanne Simard: How Do Trees Collaborate?

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Suzanne Simard: How Do Trees Collaborate?
Ecologist Suzanne Simard shares how she discovered that trees use underground fungal networks to communicate and share resources, uprooting the idea that nature constantly competes for survival.

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at June 26, 2020 at 09:13PM
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NPR News: A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?

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A.J. Jacobs: How Can We Thank Those We Take for Granted?
How many people helped make your morning coffee? A.J. Jacobs set out to thank them—from the farmer to the barista and everyone in between—and discovered the list was much longer than he thought.

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At June 26, 2020 at 09:14PM
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NPR News: Suzanne Simard: How Do Trees Collaborate?

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Suzanne Simard: How Do Trees Collaborate?
Ecologist Suzanne Simard shares how she discovered that trees use underground fungal networks to communicate and share resources, uprooting the idea that nature constantly competes for survival.

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June 26, 2020 at 09:13PM
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NPR News: This Coronavirus Doesn't Change Quickly, And That's Good News For Vaccine Makers

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This Coronavirus Doesn't Change Quickly, And That's Good News For Vaccine Makers
A coronavirus vaccine could become ineffective if the virus were to undergo certain genetic changes. But so far, so good: Scientists see no evidence that's happening.

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at June 26, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Obamacare Must 'Fall,' Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court

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Obamacare Must 'Fall,' Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court
Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration fully supported the move.

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June 26, 2020 at 04:00PM
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These Teen Girls Are Fighting for a More Just Future

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Like legions of Black women before them, these four young activists are building a better tomorrow.
Black People, Discrimination, Black Lives Matter Movement, Women and Girls, your-feed-selfcare
June 26, 2020 at 04:00PM
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How Jennifer Crawford’s Rural Fantasy Became a Reality

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Step 1: Win ‘MasterChef Canada.’ Step 2: Create an informal lifestyle brand from a 154-year-old farmhouse in Nova Scotia.
Quarantine (Life and Culture), Cooking and Cookbooks, Social Media, your-feed-selfcare
June 26, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Obamacare Must 'Fall,' Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court

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Obamacare Must 'Fall,' Trump Administration Tells Supreme Court
Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration fully supported the move.

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June 26, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases

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U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases
Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.

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June 26, 2020 at 02:33PM
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NPR News: U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases

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U.S. Sets Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases
Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.

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June 26, 2020 at 02:33PM
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NPR News: Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives At The U.S. Gulf Coast, Bringing The Haze

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Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives At The U.S. Gulf Coast, Bringing The Haze
The phenomenon happens every year – but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say.

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June 26, 2020 at 04:55AM
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NPR News: Education Dept. Rule Limits How Schools Can Spend Vital Aid Money

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Education Dept. Rule Limits How Schools Can Spend Vital Aid Money
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students.

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At June 26, 2020 at 04:28AM
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NPR News: What It Is Like To Be A Young Black Doctor

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What It Is Like To Be A Young Black Doctor
Young Black doctors say they hope to change the lack of medical access in their communities. But many also say the training system itself perpetuates a sense of alienation from the medical profession.

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June 26, 2020 at 03:07AM
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NPR News: Montana Tribal Communities Offer Free Mass Testing To Contain The Coronavirus

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Montana Tribal Communities Offer Free Mass Testing To Contain The Coronavirus
The coronavirus has exposed disparities in healthcare among people of color, and tribal communities are among the hardest hit. Montana is trying to change that with free mass testing.

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June 26, 2020 at 03:07AM
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NPR News: How Mutations In The Coronavirus May Affect Development Of The Vaccine

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How Mutations In The Coronavirus May Affect Development Of The Vaccine
Researchers around the world are tracking the mutations in the coronavirus as it reproduces and spreads to ensure changes in the virus do not affect the development of the vaccine.

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at June 26, 2020 at 03:42AM
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NPR News: What It Is Like To Be Yong Black And Doctor

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What It Is Like To Be Yong Black And Doctor
Young black doctors say they hope to change the lack of medical access in their community. But many also say the training system itself perpetuates a sense of alienation from the medical profession.

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June 26, 2020 at 03:07AM
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NPR News: Montana Tribal Communities Offer Free Mass Testing To Contain The Coronavirus

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Montana Tribal Communities Offer Free Mass Testing To Contain The Coronavirus
The coronavirus has exposed disparities in healthcare among people of color, and tribal communities are among the hardest hit. Montana is trying to change that with free mass testing.

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June 26, 2020 at 03:07AM
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NPR News: Massive Cloud Of Dust Is Moving From The Sahara Desert To North America

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Massive Cloud Of Dust Is Moving From The Sahara Desert To North America
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia about a massive dust cloud moving from the Sahara desert to North America, causing low visibility and health risks.

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June 26, 2020 at 03:07AM
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NPR News: Dutch Minks Contract COVID-19 — And Appear To Infect Humans

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Dutch Minks Contract COVID-19 — And Appear To Infect Humans
This outbreak of COVID-19 adds to the list of animals that can contract the disease. And, in this instance, the minks seem to have passed the virus on to humans.

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at June 26, 2020 at 02:03AM
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Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: Dolphins Learn Foraging Tricks From Each Other, Not Just From Mom

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Dolphins Learn Foraging Tricks From Each Other, Not Just From Mom
Scientists have found that dolphins learn a neat trick to trap fish by watching their close associates do it. This means that dolphins aren't just motivated to learn from their mothers.

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at June 25, 2020 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform

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News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform
Coronavirus cases surge in Texas. As more young people contract COVID-19, colleges plan to welcome students back this fall. Capitol Hill lawmakers want to vote on police reform. Where do things stand?

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At June 25, 2020 at 04:03PM
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Provocative Purchases? Surprisingly Thriving

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During lockdown, some women gave in to the joy of going braless. Others were buying seductive underwear.
Lingerie and Underwear, Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
June 25, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Denver's Sweeps Of Homeless Camps Run Counter To COVID-19 Guidance

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Denver's Sweeps Of Homeless Camps Run Counter To COVID-19 Guidance
Cities continue to dismantle homeless encampments despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hold off during the pandemic to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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June 25, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: As Colleges Make Plans For Fall, More Young People Are Getting COVID-19

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As Colleges Make Plans For Fall, More Young People Are Getting COVID-19
When campuses reopen there will be a lot of rules such as: no travel, masking and social distancing. Leaders will be relying on social contracts. But will it work?

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At June 25, 2020 at 04:03PM
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NPR News: California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate

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California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate
In another move to address climate change, California wants automakers to sell more electric trucks. That includes electric big rigs, which are just starting to hit the road.

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June 25, 2020 at 04:03PM
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NPR News: Denver's Sweeps Of Homeless Camps Run Counter To COVID-19 Guidance

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Denver's Sweeps Of Homeless Camps Run Counter To COVID-19 Guidance
Cities continue to dismantle homeless encampments despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hold off during the pandemic to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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June 25, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Alzheimer's Researchers Go Back To Basics To Find The Best Way Forward

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Alzheimer's Researchers Go Back To Basics To Find The Best Way Forward
After a decade of failure in treating Alzheimer's with drugs, the National Institutes of Health is funding a five-year effort in Seattle to learn more about how the disease starts in the brain.

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at June 25, 2020 at 02:01PM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites

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Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites
Federal officials say the sites have been closing or transferring to state or local control because it's more efficient to run testing that way.

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June 25, 2020 at 07:45AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites

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Trump Administration Moving To Close Federally Funded COVID Testing Sites
Federal officials say the sites have been closing or transferring to state or local control because it's more efficient to run testing that way.

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June 25, 2020 at 07:45AM
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Modern Love Podcast: Zawe Ashton Reads ‘Confronting Race, Religion and Her Heart’

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The “Velvet Buzzsaw” actress reads an essay about interracial relationships and self-acceptance.
Podcasts, Race and Ethnicity, Modern Love (Times Column)
June 25, 2020 at 04:37AM
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NPR News: How To Reduce Stress In Children Stuck At Home This Summer

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How To Reduce Stress In Children Stuck At Home This Summer
Children keep staying mostly at home, as the pandemic continues with hot spots emerging around the country. With daycare and summer camps up in the air, many children are facing confusion and stress.

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Children's Health
June 25, 2020 at 02:23AM
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It’s Time to End Racism in the Fashion Industry. But How?

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Everyone thinks the industry needs to change. They don’t yet agree on how.
Fashion and Apparel, Black People, Discrimination, Race and Ethnicity, Black Lives Matter Movement, your-feed-fashion
June 25, 2020 at 01:55AM
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NPR News: Bayer To Pay More Than $10 Billion To Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

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Bayer To Pay More Than $10 Billion To Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Roundup's active ingredient is glyphosate, which thousands of plaintiffs blame for causing them to develop cancer.

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June 25, 2020 at 01:30AM
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NPR News: Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces

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Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces
The pandemic is reportedly taking a greater toll on women. Yet women are underrepresented in expert groups that decide how to control the coronavirus and where funds should go.

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June 25, 2020 at 12:20AM
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NPR News: Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk

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Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk
If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from the coronavirus, so consider these tips to reduce risk.

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June 25, 2020 at 12:05AM
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NPR News: Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk

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Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk
If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, so consider these tips to reduce risk.

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at June 25, 2020 at 12:05AM
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NPR News: Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces

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Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces
The pandemic is reportedly taking a greater toll on women. Yet women are underrepresented in expert groups that decide how to control the coronavirus and where funds should go.

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June 25, 2020 at 12:20AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk

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Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk
If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, so consider these tips to reduce risk.

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June 25, 2020 at 12:05AM
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NPR News: Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk

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Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk
If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, so consider these tips to reduce risk.

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Children's Health
June 25, 2020 at 12:05AM
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NPR News: How Sweet Crude Celebrated Its Album Release After Recovering From COVID-19

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How Sweet Crude Celebrated Its Album Release After Recovering From COVID-19
Singers Sam Craft and Alexis Marceaux describe their very different experiences with COVID-19. Plus hear the uniquely New Orleanian story of how the band celebrated the release of its new album.

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World Cafe At June 24, 2020 at 11:27PM
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Greg Glassman, Embattled Owner of CrossFit, to Sell His Company

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The sale follows outcry over comments Mr. Glassman made about the death of George Floyd and reports of sexual harassment under his management.
Sexual Harassment, Workplace Hazards and Violations, Exercise
June 24, 2020 at 10:33PM
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NPR News: All You Wanted To Know About Coronavirus Vaccine Science But Were Afraid To Ask

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All You Wanted To Know About Coronavirus Vaccine Science But Were Afraid To Ask
Some of the technology behind coronavirus vaccine development dates back to the first vaccines; other techniques are much newer. Here are eight top strategies scientists are pursuing.

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at June 24, 2020 at 06:26PM
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NPR News: What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns

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What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns
The Y, and New York City's Department of Education, have been caring for tens of thousands of children during the pandemic. Neither has had reports of coronavirus clusters or outbreaks.

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At June 24, 2020 at 06:01PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns

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What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns
The Y, and New York City's Department of Education, have been caring for tens of thousands of children during the pandemic. Neither has had reports of coronavirus clusters or outbreaks.

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Children's Health
June 24, 2020 at 06:01PM
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Saying Goodbye to Long Tall Sally

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A label dedicated to outfitting tall shoppers for 44 years.
Height (Stature), Shopping and Retail, Fashion and Apparel, Women and Girls, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Shutdowns (Institutional)
June 24, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Despite Everything, the Mail Still Comes

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Letter writing has helped people meaningfully connect during this time of isolation, grief and unrest.
Postal Service and Post Offices, Letters, George Floyd Protests (2020), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Home Schooling
June 24, 2020 at 04:00PM
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What to Do When You Need to Use a Public Bathroom During a Pandemic

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We’ve heard about toilet plume. And now we’re starting to venture out more. So what’s a person with a full bladder to do?
Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Bathrooms and Toilets, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantine (Life and Culture)
June 24, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Paul Fortune, L.A. Designer to the Stars, Dies at 69

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He designed the interiors of the Tower Bar and the homes of Sofia Coppola, Marc Jacobs and other celebrities.
Deaths (Obituaries), Design, Bars and Nightclubs, Actors and Actresses
June 24, 2020 at 05:00AM
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NPR News: Schott-Free: University Of Cincinnati Trustees Vote To Take Name Off Ballpark

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Schott-Free: University Of Cincinnati Trustees Vote To Take Name Off Ballpark
The board cited Marge Schott's "record of racism and bigotry" in its decision. The late philanthropist and Cincinnati Reds owner was reviled for using racial and ethnic slurs and praising Hitler.

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At June 24, 2020 at 02:49AM
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NPR News: Temperatures Above The Arctic Circle Hit Record High

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Temperatures Above The Arctic Circle Hit Record High
Temperatures in a Siberian town were reported to hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. That would be a record for the highest temperature documented above the Arctic Circle.

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June 24, 2020 at 02:55AM
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NPR News: Scientists Say The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Worsened Deforestation Worldwide

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Scientists Say The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Worsened Deforestation Worldwide
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases, and the current coronavirus pandemic may actually make the trend worse.

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June 24, 2020 at 02:55AM
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Tiny Love Stories: “I Googled ‘Crisis’”

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Love (Emotion), Modern Love (Times Column), Dating and Relationships, Education (K-12)
June 24, 2020 at 02:36AM
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Will the Last Confederate Statue Standing Turn Off the Lights?

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A monument to Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., has become the site of an unlikely community space. That may change abruptly with new restrictions from the police.
George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement
June 24, 2020 at 01:32AM
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NPR News: From 'Empty' To 'Satisfied': Author Traces A Hunger That Food Can't Fix

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From 'Empty' To 'Satisfied': Author Traces A Hunger That Food Can't Fix
For Susan Burton, decades of disordered eating was about power. "As long as I was bingeing, I didn't have to think. I didn't have to think about any loss or pain or wanting or yearning."

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Children's Health
June 24, 2020 at 01:12AM
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Dozens of Women in Gaming Speak Out About Sexism and Harassment

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After more than 70 allegations surfaced on Twitter this weekend, gaming companies and streamers responded with action. Some say it’s the beginning of real change in the industry.
Computer and Video Games, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination
June 23, 2020 at 10:36PM
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Masks Keep Us Safe. They Also Hide Our Smiles.

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Face coverings may be here for a while. How can we adapt to a world where facial expressions are invisible?
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Emotions, Masks, Psychology and Psychologists, Face, Coronavirus Reopenings
June 23, 2020 at 09:52PM
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It’s a Wonderful Time to Be Leslie Jordan

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The sitcom actor, known for roles in “Will & Grace” and “Murphy Brown,” wanted attention his whole life. Naturally, he discovered Instagram.
Social Media, Actors and Actresses, Television
June 23, 2020 at 09:46PM
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NPR News: Watch Live: Fauci, Redfield To Testify On Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response

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Watch Live: Fauci, Redfield To Testify On Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response
House Democrats will likely press them and others for details on whether President Trump has stymied health experts from taking quicker, more effective action to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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June 23, 2020 at 07:31PM
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NPR News: Watch Live: Fauci, Redfield To Testify On Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response

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Watch Live: Fauci, Redfield To Testify On Trump Administration's COVID-19 Response
House Democrats will likely press them and others for details on whether President Trump has stymied health experts from taking quicker, more effective action to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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June 23, 2020 at 07:31PM
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NPR News: Why There's A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools

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Why There's A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools
In most states, Black students are more likely to be arrested at school, and according to one expert, "There isn't much evidence indicating that police officers in schools make schools safer."

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At June 23, 2020 at 06:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Immense Neolithic Ring Discovered Near Stonehenge

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Immense Neolithic Ring Discovered Near Stonehenge
The massive prehistoric structure "is significantly larger than any comparative prehistoric monument that we know of in Britain, at least," a lead researcher in the project said.

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at June 23, 2020 at 05:17PM
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Heading Outdoors for a Socially Distant Getaway? Try These Apps

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Travel
Mobile Applications, Travel and Vacations, Hikes and Hiking, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Recreational Vehicles, Camps and Camping
June 23, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: A Year In, 1st Patient To Get Gene-Editing For Sickle Cell Disease Is Thriving

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A Year In, 1st Patient To Get Gene-Editing For Sickle Cell Disease Is Thriving
Since receiving a landmark treatment with the gene-editing tool CRISPR, a sickle cell patient has the strength to care for herself and her children — while navigating the pandemic.

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at June 23, 2020 at 04:04PM
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NPR News: How Widespread Coronavirus Testing Helped Meatpacking Plants Halt Outbreaks

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How Widespread Coronavirus Testing Helped Meatpacking Plants Halt Outbreaks
Thousands of meatpacking workers have been infected with the coronavirus. Some of their employers now are rolling out large-scale testing, and their experience may offer lessons for other businesses.

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at June 23, 2020 at 03:04AM
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NPR News: Supplies Sent To Labs By Trump Administration To Boost Testing Are Not Always Helpful

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Supplies Sent To Labs By Trump Administration To Boost Testing Are Not Always Helpful
The program shipping swabs and other supplies to labs is one of the Trump administration's efforts to ensure sufficient coronavirus testing. But some of these supplies have turned out to be hazardous.

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June 23, 2020 at 03:04AM
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NPR News: The University Of California President To Leave Her Post In August

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The University Of California President To Leave Her Post In August
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Janet Napolitano, the president of the University of California, about her leaving the post in August as the system works out how to safely restart classes in the fall.

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At June 23, 2020 at 03:04AM
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NPR News: Supplies Sent To Labs By Trump Administration To Boost Testing Are Not Always Helpful

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Supplies Sent To Labs By Trump Administration To Boost Testing Are Not Always Helpful
The program shipping swabs and other supplies to labs is one of the Trump administration's efforts to ensure sufficient coronavirus testing. But some of these supplies have turned out to be hazardous.

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June 23, 2020 at 03:04AM
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Maurice Harris Is a Superstar. Can He Bend Capitalism to His Talents?

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He’s a star florist. He’s got a design show, an Instagram presence and a cafe. He’s a visual artist and an entrepreneur. Will he make it through the year?
George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Black People, Flowers and Plants, Beauty (Concept), your-feed-selfcare
June 23, 2020 at 12:41AM
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NPR News: Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change

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Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change
Meet 2020 World Food Prize Laureate: Rattan Lal. His "soil-centric" philosophy is praised as being good for crops — and for mitigating climate change.

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at June 23, 2020 at 12:53AM
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NPR News: Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change

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Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change
Meet 2020 World Food Prize Laureate: Rattan Lal. His "soil-centric" philosophy is praised as being good for crops — and for mitigating climate change.

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June 23, 2020 at 12:53AM
Environment
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NPR News: LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care

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LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care
A lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rule affecting LGBTQ discrimination in health care was filed Monday. Plaintiffs say last week's Supreme Court decision has put "wind in our sails."

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June 22, 2020 at 11:32PM
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NPR News: LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care

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LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care
A lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rule affecting LGBTQ discrimination in health care was filed Monday. Plaintiffs say last week's Supreme Court decision has put "wind in our sails."

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June 22, 2020 at 11:32PM
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Trump, (Tie) Undone

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After the campaign rally in Tulsa, an accessory becomes a symbol.
United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Fashion and Apparel, your-feed-fashion, Ties (Apparel)
June 22, 2020 at 07:20PM
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NPR News: The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease

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The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.

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at June 22, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease

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The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.

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June 22, 2020 at 04:00PM
Environment
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11 Things About Naomi Campbell

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At 50, the supermodel is busier than ever, and a lot more serene than expected, given both current events and her tumultuous past.
Models (Professional), Women and Girls, Black People, Race and Ethnicity
June 22, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Clark Atlanta University Announces Full Scholarships For Rayshard Brooks' Children

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Clark Atlanta University Announces Full Scholarships For Rayshard Brooks' Children
The university is partnering with alumna Pinky Cole to offer full scholarships to the four children of Rayshard Brooks, who was killed by Atlanta police at a Wendy's drive-through earlier this month.

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At June 22, 2020 at 05:44AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Inside The National Movement To Push Police Out Of Schools

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Inside The National Movement To Push Police Out Of Schools
Police presence in schools has been growing for decades; now there's a national movement to get them out.

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At June 22, 2020 at 04:58AM
Categoty Education
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Chủ Nhật, 21 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: 'One Of The Best Nature Shows': A River Transformed After Dams Come Down

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'One Of The Best Nature Shows': A River Transformed After Dams Come Down
In a growing trend, dozens of aging dams are removed from U.S. rivers every year. In Maine, this has meant the return of millions of migratory fish, plus bald eagles and other birds who eat them.

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June 21, 2020 at 06:01PM
Environment
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TikTok Teens and K-Pop Stans Say They Sunk Trump Rally

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Did a successful prank inflate attendance expectations for President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Okla.?
Social Media, Presidential Election of 2020, Computers and the Internet, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
June 21, 2020 at 11:02AM
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NPR News: NIH Halts Hydroxychloroquine Study; Says 'Unlikely' To Help COVID-19 Patients

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NIH Halts Hydroxychloroquine Study; Says 'Unlikely' To Help COVID-19 Patients
The NIH said that while the anti-malarial drug did not cause harm to patients in the study, testing showed little evidence that it would benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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at June 21, 2020 at 03:52AM
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A Long Night of ‘Flower Flashing’ With Lewis Miller

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The New York florist beloved for his botanical street installations is reanimating the slowly reopening city.
Flowers and Plants, Coronavirus Reopenings
June 20, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Thứ Bảy, 20 tháng 6, 2020

NPR News: Opinion: Remembering The LGBT 'Aunts' And 'Uncles' Who Helped Raise Me

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Opinion: Remembering The LGBT 'Aunts' And 'Uncles' Who Helped Raise Me
Scott Simon reflects on the LGBTQ people who helped raise him, who would have benefited from the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in an employment discrimination case this week.

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Opinion
June 20, 2020 at 07:09PM
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NPR News: Blood Plasma Treatments Could Be Helpful For COVID-19 Patients

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Blood Plasma Treatments Could Be Helpful For COVID-19 Patients
The approach of taking blood plasma from people who have recovered and giving it to patients still suffering from a disease has been used for centuries. Now it's being used on COVID-19 patients.

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at June 20, 2020 at 07:09PM
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NPR News: Doctor Warns Of Risks In Rush To Embrace A COVID-19 Treatment

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Doctor Warns Of Risks In Rush To Embrace A COVID-19 Treatment
As researchers herald dexamethasone as a potential breakthrough treatment for critically ill patients, Dr. Kirsten Lyke says publicizing research that hasn't been rigorously vetted could erode trust.

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at June 20, 2020 at 07:09PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Virginia High School Celebrates Socially Distant Graduation At A Drive-In Theater

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Virginia High School Celebrates Socially Distant Graduation At A Drive-In Theater
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Chris Collier, principal of Virginia's Goochland High School, who found a way for the class of 2020 to celebrate their graduation amid a pandemic: A drive-in theater.

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At June 20, 2020 at 07:09PM
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NPR News: Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?

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Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?
A new study offers some answers. But many questions remain, including what role children play in transmission.

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Children's Health
June 20, 2020 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: How I'm Teaching My Kids Not To Fear Everything During A Pandemic

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How I'm Teaching My Kids Not To Fear Everything During A Pandemic
A mother in South Africa reflects on raising children at a time of crisis — and how to teach them the value of human connection at a time of disconnectedness.

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Opinion
June 20, 2020 at 06:01PM
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NPR News: West Virginia, Born Out Of The Civil War, Grapples With Confederate Monuments

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West Virginia, Born Out Of The Civil War, Grapples With Confederate Monuments
On June 20, 1863, West Virginia succeeded from Virginia to align with the Union during the Civil War. It rejected the Confederacy then, but the state hasn't taken down any Confederate statues in 2020.

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At June 20, 2020 at 05:30PM
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Voguing for Our Lives. Again.

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“We shouldn’t be screaming, ‘Trans Lives Matter,’ but we have to,” said Leiomy Maldonado, a ballroom icon. “We’re strong and we’re here to fight.”
Black People, Black Lives Matter Movement, Transgender and Transsexuals
June 20, 2020 at 04:02PM
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NPR News: Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For Coronavirus

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Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For Coronavirus
In parts of the country, more people in their 20s and 30s are testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts say this is likely due to more testing and less adherence to distancing and mask guidelines.

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at June 20, 2020 at 05:16AM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Home Repair Guidelines, Toilet Plumes, Manicures And Self-Spraying

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Coronavirus FAQs: Home Repair Guidelines, Toilet Plumes, Manicures And Self-Spraying
By popular demand, we've updated our guidelines for repair people in the home — and taken on new topics as well.

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at June 20, 2020 at 04:04AM
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Irene Neuwirth Makes a Flower Necklace Out of Paper

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The Los Angeles jeweler goes outside the box for her latest creation, part of our Designer D.I.Y. series.
Do It Yourself, Fashion and Apparel, Jewels and Jewelry, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
June 17, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: 'I'm Willing To Fight For America': 5 Student Activists On Protesting For Change

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'I'm Willing To Fight For America': 5 Student Activists On Protesting For Change
COVID-19 closed schools all over the world. But students are still taking the lead in the Black Lives Matter protests. So we ask student activist how they're organizing during the pandemic.

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At June 19, 2020 at 11:29PM
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NPR News: George Monbiot: How Does This Moment Call For A "Great Reset"?

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George Monbiot: How Does This Moment Call For A "Great Reset"?
To achieve radical change, writer George Monbiot says we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future. He offers a vision built around our innate capacity for cooperation.

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June 19, 2020 at 08:26PM
Environment
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Two More Rings for the Home Team

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Lindsay Hirsch and Dustin Schneider had to find a new spot to be married. The Golden State Warriors welcomed the couple.
Weddings and Engagements, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
June 19, 2020 at 04:00PM
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