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Police In Pembroke Pines, Fla., Finally Apprehend Missing Cow
Police found the cow late one night this week and managed to keep it in a fenced area until they could move it in the morning. They posted on Facebook: We wish the cow well on its future adventures.
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Instagram Monologue Leads To An Unlikely Anthem For Uncertain Times
In the video, rapper Cardi B expresses all the anxiety she has about the coronavirus outbreak. Then DJ iMarkkeyz transformed a few clips into a song.
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93-Year-Old Retired Nurse: 'It Takes A Special Person' To Go Into The Profession
Ruth Owens worked for four decades as a nurse in Tennessee, inspiring family to go into the profession. "I love people, and I love to help them — physically, mentally, spiritually," Owens said.
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Morning News Brief
California issues "stay at home" order amid coronavirus pandemic. ProPublica investigates whether Sen. Burr improperly unloaded stock. And, Italy's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses China's.
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Johnson, Directed Homeland's Ebola Response, Discusses COVID-19 Strategy
NPR's David Greene talks to former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about the steps the Trump administration is taking to try to mitigate the damage of the coronavirus.
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With Schools Closed, How Are Students In Need Getting Meals?
With schools closed across the country, staff members are scrambling to feed the millions of children who depend on free or low-cost meals at school.
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Tamale Lady Is Caught Up In Coronavirus Massive Shutdown
As communities across the country radically restrict public gatherings, small business owners and their workers are scrambling to stay afloat. For example: Alicia Villanueva, the tamale lady.
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Child Welfare Services And Caretakers Grapple With COVID-19 Effects
States are preparing their child protective services for changes because of the coronavirus. How are they navigating in-person visits, emergency removals and foster placement?
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Trump Signs Aid Package, 2 Congressman Treated For Coronavirus
The Senate passed an emergency aid package and the president signed it. An even larger stimulus package is also in the works. Meanwhile, two members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Police In Spain Stop Person In A Full Tyrannosaurus Rex Costume
Video later emerged of the dinosaur scurrying up the street after tossing out garbage — prompting some to wonder whether the T. Rex was simply taking precautions against the coronavirus.
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Scots Pine In Czech Republic Chosen 2020 European Tree Of The Year
The tree is dubbed: "The Guardian of the Flooded Village." Legend has it, a devil would sit under it at night playing violin, warding off intruders.
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Morning News Brief
President Trump signs emergency aid package. Two members of Congress test positive for COVID-19. Sen. Richard Burr's coronavirus comments raise eyebrows. And, Trump takes action at U.S. borders.