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Midwest Could See Surge In COVID-19 Cases Unless States Are More Careful, Fauci Warns

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci tells ABC's Good Morning America. He urges states to be cautious.

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Deaths And Missing People Reported From Tropical Depression Hanna In Mexico

Monday, July 27, 2020

Mexican media reported several deaths from the storm, including children who were swept away by currents during flooding.

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Vietnam Confirms 11 New Coronavirus Cases, Imposes Quarantines And Evacuations

Monday, July 27, 2020

Vietnam had no cases of domestically transmitted infection since April and has been touted as a model of coronavirus control. The new cases emerged in Da Nang, a popular domestic tourist destination.

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Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin

Sunday, July 26, 2020

A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots.

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In Selma, A 'Final Crossing' For John Lewis Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge

Sunday, July 26, 2020

In 1965, John Lewis was nearly killed as he led a group of protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to protest racial discrimination in voting. On Sunday, his body crossed that bridge one last time.

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Longtime TV Host Regis Philbin Dies At 88

Saturday, July 25, 2020

The talk show host rose to fame with the nationally syndicated program Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and enjoyed continuing success as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

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Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Remembered In Ceremonies Across Alabama

Saturday, July 25, 2020

The late Georgia congressman was celebrated Saturday morning at "The Boy From Troy" memorial service in his Alabama hometown. "It's up to us to keep his legacy alive," his great-nephew told mourners.

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U.S.-Canada Asylum Treaty Unconstitutional, Judge Finds, Citing 'Cruel' U.S. Behavior

Thursday, July 23, 2020

For years, refugees seeking asylum at the official ports of entry on the Canadian border have been turned back. But now a judge rules U.S. treatment of the returned refugees violates human rights.

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Suspected Killer Of Judge's Son In New Jersey Linked To Another Death In California

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Investigators reportedly say they have evidence that Roy Den Hollander, the FBI's primary subject in the New Jersey killing, was involved in the killing of a rival attorney earlier this month.

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U.S., U.K. Change Diplomatic Immunity Rules After British Man Was Killed

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The change in policy comes nearly a year after the death of Harry Dunn, a 19-year-old. The wife of a U.S. diplomat is accused of killing him as she was driving on the wrong side of the road.

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Texas School Board Keeps Grooming Code That Led To Suspension Of Black Students

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Barbers Hill Independent School District forbids male students from wearing their hair long. Two Black students were suspended when they refused to cut their dreadlocks.

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'Like Adding Gasoline': Oregon Officials Blast Trump Response To Portland Protests

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Demonstrations continued in Portland, Ore., Saturday night over police brutality and racism. State and local officials criticized Trump's use of federal agents to try to quell the protests.

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U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Top 140,000 As World Sets Daily Record In New Cases

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Nearly 260,000 new cases of coronavirus infection have been reported over the past day, according to data from the World Health Organization. More than a quarter were in the U.S.

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In Tributes, John Lewis Remembered As An American Hero

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum remembered Rep. John Lewis as a man who embodied the best of American ideals and a stalwart champion for civil rights.

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In Reversal, U.K. Will Ban Huawei Equipment From Its 5G Network

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

British regulators say they had little choice after the U.S. imposed sanctions that could affect the viability of Huawei products. Existing 5G equipment must be removed from the network by 2027.

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Former VA Medical Worker Pleads Guilty To Murdering 7 Patients In West Virginia

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Reta Mays was charged with killing seven patients by injecting them with insulin. She worked as a nursing assistant on the night shift at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Clarksburg.

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Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students

Monday, July 13, 2020

The Trump administration says it will ban international students in the fall if their education is online-only. Colleges and businesses say that decision could devastate the economy.

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Dozens Injured In Fire Aboard Navy Warship Docked In San Diego

Monday, July 13, 2020

The fire injured at least 57 people and sent giant plumes of smoke into the sky. It started on Sunday and continues to burn, as firefighters work to get the flames under control.

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Iranian Report Details Chain Of Mistakes In Shooting Down Ukrainian Passenger Plane

Sunday, July 12, 2020

A missile operator who didn't properly calibrate his radar system fired on the Ukrainian passenger plane without authorization, Iran says. All 176 people on board were killed on Jan. 8.

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Roger Stone Clemency Latest Example Of Trump Rewarding His Friends, Scholars Say

Sunday, July 12, 2020

The Founding Fathers intended the presidential pardon power to protect the national interest. Leading clemency experts question Trump's use of his authority.

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