Bill Chappell
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National
Pope Francis Prays For George Floyd, Decries 'The Sin Of Racism'
"We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," the pope said.
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National
D.C. Protesters Hail The Hero Of Swann St., Who Sheltered Them From Arrest
"They unleashed sheer hell on peaceful protesters right outside my stoop," says Washington, D.C., resident Rahul Dubey.
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National
'He Did Not Pray': Fallout Grows From Trump's Photo-Op At St. John's Church
"He did not pray. He did not offer a word of balm or condolence to those who are grieving," says the bishop who oversees the church. Washington's mayor was more direct: "Shameful!"
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National
Protests Over Racism Versus Risk Of COVID: 'I Wouldn't Weigh These Crises Separately'
"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.
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National
Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue
In Minneapolis, where Floyd died, a semitrailer drove into a crowd of peaceful protester on an interstate. Elsewhere, there were reports of police firing tear gas and rubber bullets.
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Health
CDC Quickly Changed Its Guidance On Limiting Choirs At Religious Services
A federal official says the White House had not approved the initial version, which included the warning, "The act of singing may contribute to transmission of COVID-19."
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National
Nevada Will Reopen Its Casinos On June 4, Governor Says
"We continue to see a consistent and sustainable downward trajectory of percentage of positive COVID-19 cases," Gov. Steve Sisolak says.
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National
CDC Advice On Surface Spread Of COVID-19 'Has Not Changed,' Agency Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a headline change on its website seemed to trigger news reports saying its guidelines have changed.
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National
Alabama Opening Theaters, Zoos And Water Parks Despite Recent Rise In Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey is relaxing restrictions on schools, water parks and other elements of normal life. Since early March, Alabama has received more than 501,000 jobless claims.
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National
President Trump Orders Flags To Fly At Half-Staff, As U.S. Mourns Nearly 100,000 Dead
Flags will be lowered from Friday through Sunday's sunset, in a show of national mourning and remembrance.