Rachel Treisman
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National
Here's What The CDC Says Summer Camps Should Do To Prevent And Respond To COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says day and overnight camps can operate in person this summer if they take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for potential infections.
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National
Bumble Blunder: Man Allegedly Boasts About Capitol Riot On Dating App, Is Arrested
Robert Chapman was promptly reported to authorities after reportedly boasting on Bumble about making it "all the way into Statuary Hall." He was arrested in New York on Thursday.
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National
CDC Director Recommends Pregnant People Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found no obvious safety concerns in a study of 35,000 pregnant people who received the vaccines, though they say more research is needed.
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National
A 'Relic' And 'Burden': Manhattan District Attorney To Stop Prosecuting Prostitution
Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the new policy on Wednesday and appeared virtually in court to seek the dismissal of more than 5,000 prostitution-related cases dating back to the 1970s.
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Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed Floyd's Murder, Praised For Making Verdict Possible
Frazier is being hailed for her bravery and quick thinking in recording the video that has been seen by millions and played a key role in former police officer Derek Chauvin's trial.
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Technology
Far-Right-Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week
Apple suspended the platform from its app store in the wake of the Capitol riots, citing inadequate content moderation practices. Parler says it will relaunch next week with "several new safeguards."
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National
Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages
In the civil suit, Liberty University accuses its former president of breach of contract and fiduciary duty as well as statutory conspiracy. Falwell called it "full of lies and half truths."
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Law & Courts
Hundreds Of Fyre Festival Ticket Holders Poised To Win Payout In Class-Action Suit
A class-action settlement will award 277 ticket holders more than $7,000 each, pending a judge's approval in May. The final sum could be reduced depending on ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
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National
Simon & Schuster Reverses, Won't Distribute Book By Officer In Breonna Taylor Raid
Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly is writing a book about the botched raid, during which he shot into Taylor's apartment after being wounded. Post Hill Press says it will move forward with its plans to publish.
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National
Chicago Releases Video Showing Fatal Police Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
The highly anticipated footage was released to the public on Thursday, more than two weeks after the seventh-grader was killed by an officer following an alleyway foot pursuit.