Alana Wise
Stories
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Protests Against Police Brutality Boosted Democratic Voter Registrations
The June surge helped Democrats briefly rebound from a slump in new voter filings caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shooting Outside White House Interrupts Trump Briefing
The Secret Service confirms a shooting took place near the White House on Monday afternoon.
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Oprah Winfrey Commissions 26 Billboards Demanding Arrests In Breonna Taylor's Killing
The billboards will be placed across Louisville, Ky., where Taylor was shot and killed in her apartment by police. The signs' message urges the arrest of the officers involved.
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U.S. State Department Eases Global Coronavirus Travel Advisory
The department cited regional changes in the coronavirus pandemic, including significant improvements in some areas and declines in public health in others.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
DeWine was tested on Thursday as part of a protocol to meet with President Trump. He's the second governor known to have tested positive for the virus.
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Rafael Nadal Opts Out Of U.S. Open, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
The tennis star had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's meet, which would have tied him for most wins in that category.
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Trump Criticizes Late Rep. John Lewis For Not Attending Inauguration
When asked in an interview whether he found the late civil rights icon impressive, Trump claimed to have done more for Black Americans than anybody else.
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'This Is History': NBA To Hold First Games In 'Bubble' Amid Pandemic
Only 22 of the league's 30 teams will play in the truncated season. The NBA is experimenting with keeping players in a so-called "bubble" to try to keep the coronavirus from seeping into its ranks.
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Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin
Scientists found that the outer stones of the prehistoric structure originated about 15 miles away from where the structure stands.
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New York Police Draws Anger After Plainclothes Cops Throw Woman Into Unmarked Van
Online video shows men grabbing a woman during a demonstration and hauling her away in an unmarked van. Police said they arrested the woman on suspicion of damaging police cameras.