Bill Chappell
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National
3 Million Cases: Coronavirus Continues To Surge Across U.S.
One million of those cases have been confirmed over the past month — part of a wave of infection that began after many states started to reopen their economies in May.
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National
Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested, Charged In Connection To Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Case
"Maxwell was among Epstein's closest associates and helped him exploit girls who were as young as 14 years old," said Audrey Strauss, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Seattle Police Clear Capitol Hill Protest Zone After Mayor Issues Emergency Order
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said she supports the Black Lives Matter movement "but enough is enough."
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Health
EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea.
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Bayer To Pay More Than $10 Billion To Resolve Cancer Lawsuits Over Weedkiller Roundup
Roundup's active ingredient is glyphosate, which thousands of plaintiffs blame for causing them to develop cancer.
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Florida And S.C. Report New Spikes In Coronavirus Cases
Florida reports nearly 1,700 new cases Thursday, its biggest jump since March. South Carolina announces nearly 700 new cases, far outpacing its previous record.
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National
U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients
New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.
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National
Fort Worth Police Drop Rioting Charges Against Protesters; Topic Of A Broad Debate
The shift in Fort Worth is one approach police and prosecutors are taking to charges stemming from nearly two weeks of widespread protests.
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National
Judge Sets $1 Million Bail For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Death
In a handwritten note on the order for conditional release, the judge added a stipulation for Chauvin: "Do not work in law enforcement or security."
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National
Manuel Ellis: Tacoma Man Died In Police Custody, Saying He 'Can't Breathe'
"We are devastated to have the death of Manuel Ellis become a part of this national conversation," Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards says.