James Doubek
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Business
U.S. Chamber Of Commerce: Businesses Are Worried About Getting Sued As They Reopen
The Chamber of Commerce, which advocates for business interests, says employers need temporary protections from lawsuits as they deal with reopening during the pandemic.
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National
Alabama County Health Official On Reopening: 'Don't Start Going Crazy'
The health officer for Alabama's most populous county says he's pleased new state guidelines are only a "slight change" from previous ones. But he says testing in Alabama isn't where it needs to be.
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National
Man Arrested For Camping At Abandoned Disney World Island
An Alabama man was arrested for camping at an abandoned island at Disney World. He said he was unaware he was trespassing and called the island a "tropical paradise."
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Politics
Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill
Senators are scheduled to return to Washington on Monday, while lawmakers in the House are still not returning over coronavirus fears.
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National
Florida Chamber Of Commerce President: Businesses Will Promote Safety In Reopening
Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce says businesses will emphasize their health practices to attract customers when reopening. Restaurants and retailers will open at 25% capacity Monday.
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Sports
Notre Dame Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw Wants To See More Women Coaching
After 33 years and two women's basketball championships at Notre Dame, Muffet McGraw retired this week. She's been outspoken about having more women leaders in sports.
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National
Goat 2 Meeting: For Your Next Video Call, Invite A Farm Animal
The Sweet Farm animal sanctuary near San Francisco is offering up a new service to liven up video calls: guest appearances by llamas, cows and other animals through its new service, Goat 2 Meeting.
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Health
White House Defends Testing Capacity As Governors Ask For More
Many governors say they need more coronavirus testing. President Trump said his administration would have a call with governors on Monday about increasing capacity.
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Politics
Lobbyists Descend On Washington Seeking Coronavirus Relief Money
Sheila Krumholz, the executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics, talked with All Things Considered about a new wave of lobbying for money in coronavirus relief measures.
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Health
Boris Johnson Hospitalized For Testing After Coronavirus Diagnosis
The prime minister tested positive for the coronavirus on March 27. He was admitted to a hospital Sunday as a "precautionary step," his office said.