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What's A Political Convention Without Crowds? Democrats Will Find Out
The all-virtual Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night. The convention will conclude with the official selection of former Vice President Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee.
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Bald Eagle In Michigan Destroys Wildlife Mapping Drone
The drone belonged to the state's department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The agency's acronym is EGLE. Officials there refer to it as eagle. The drone is at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
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Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Is Canceled Because Of Pandemic
Every year thousands of people ride to promote body positivity. The ride normally happens in September. Last year, however, some people complained about the cold so the race was moved to August.
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States May Sue Trump Administration Over Mail Cutbacks, Funding Lapses
NPR's Noel King talks to Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro about how some state officials could sue the Trump administration to block reduced mail service ahead of the election.
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As Democrats Kick Off Their Convention, How 1 Network Is Handling It
How do you put on TV productions built around spectacles that are not taking place in person, and are unlikely to be spectacular? We examine NBC New's approach to covering virtual conventions.
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U.S. Deaths Top 170,000 As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Take Its Toll
The CDC estimates there could be up to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by Labor Day. As schools begin to reopen, there are renewed calls for vigilance in social distancing and masking.
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Vox Virtual, An International Music Festival, Is About To Launch
Vocal ensembles that normally would be touring the summer festival circuit have organized a virtual concert series. Groups hail from 10 different countries including the U.S., Zimbabwe and France.
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At Democrats' Convention, GOP's Kasich To Say: It's OK To 'Cross The Aisle'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a prominent Republican, who has been asked to speak at the Democratic National Convention which begins virtually Monday night.
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Israel And UAE Agreement A "Courageous Decision," Says U.S. Ambassador
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David M. Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, about the new U.S.-brokered diplomatic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
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Middle East Institute Fellow Bilal Saab Discusses Israel And UAE Agreement
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bilal Saab about the groundbreaking diplomatic agreement between Israel and the UAE.
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Cat Named Dennis Quaid Gets Famous New Adoptive Dad
A cat in Virginia named Dennis Quaid has earned the attention of the actor himself. Quaid says he couldn't resist adopting the cat that shares his name.
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Wutang Clan's RZA Composes New Ice Cream Truck Song
"Turkey In The Straw," is a song that brings the ice cream man with it in the summer, but it has a racist past. Now, ice cream trucks have a new jingle to play.