| In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes
- President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure after not reaching a deal with Congress.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:06:38 -0400
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| Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Express Outrage Over Beirut Explosion
- Large crowds thronged the city's center, blaming politicians and a culture of corruption and negligence for an explosion that killed more than 150 people.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:13:12 -0400
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| Children Can Get Severe COVID-19, CDC Says — Especially Black And Hispanic Children
- One out of three children hospitalized for the coronavirus was admitted to the intensive care unit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, analyzing data from 14 states.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:25:16 -0400
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| TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday
- Lawyers for the video-sharing app are likely to say the executive order was unconstitutional, arguing the company was not informed, as is standard, and the national-security concerns are baseless.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 12:41:00 -0400
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| Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Moratorium on Evictions
- In a 4-3 decision Friday, the state's high court granted a request by Gov. Ralph Northam to allow a pause to eviction proceedings. The decision halts evictions through Sept. 7.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:32:15 -0400
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| Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
- A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:45:13 -0400
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| Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?
- View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:45:00 -0400
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| A Yazidi Survivor's Struggle Shows The Pain That Endures After ISIS Attack
- Six years after ISIS committed genocide against Iraq's ancient religious minority group, the Yazidis are not getting the help they need to recover.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:00:29 -0400
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| Welcome To New York, Traveler. Now Please Begin Your Quarantine
- New York City is setting up quarantine "checkpoints" for travelers from states that are COVID-19 hot spots. The city wants travelers from high-risk states to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:55:40 -0400
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| In 2020, A Female Running Mate Won't Be A 'Hail Mary'
- There are a lot of contrasts between Joe Biden's impending pick and past elections when women were vice presidential candidates. One that's easy to overlook: Biden is ahead in the polls.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0400
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| Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016
- With Joe Biden leading in the polls, Democrats are haunted by the ghosts of 2016 when Hillary Clinton led, too. But there are a few key factors that make this year's election different.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0400
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| Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection To Harvest Crops
- Labor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:30 -0400
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| PHOTOS: South Africa's Zip Zap Circus Brings A Big Heart To The Big Top
- The circus was founded to lift kids out of poverty and change racial attitudes. It's become a world-famous institution — performing for Barack Obama, for example — while holding true to its dream.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400
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| Extended Families Living Together Raise Risks For COVID-19 Transmission
- Public health experts are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus within multigenerational households. Families of color tend to live in such households more than white families.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400
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| 2 Out Of 3 Churchgoers: It's Safe To Resume In-Person Worship
- An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.
Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400
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