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A Look At The Million Man March, 25 Years Later
When Wade Hudson joined the Million Man March in Washington in 1995, it was part of a lifelong effort to honor the civil rights icons of the past - and prepare a new generation to fight for equality.
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Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football
The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.
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Senator Lindsey Graham Faces Competitive Race In South Carolina
Since being elected in 2002, Senator Lindsey Graham has won his seat in South Carolina easily every time. This year, Democrats see an opportunity.
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Cities Aim To Remove Police From Most Psychiatric, Substance Abuse Calls
Three cities, including San Francisco, are taking the police out of responding to most mental and behavioral crisis calls. Instead, mental health professionals and paramedics would respond first.
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Trump, Biden Will Each Hold A Town Hall In An Attempt To Attract Votes
President Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden were supposed to debate Thursday night. That plan was replaced with dueling televised town halls — a split-screen moment as they race to Nov. 3.
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FinnAir Believes Travelers Miss Flying And Airplane Food
The airline has partnered with a local supermarket chain in Finland to recreate its business-class meals. It will sell dishes once featured on Europe-to-Asia flights such as reindeer meatballs.
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Mass. Town Asks People To Stop Calling About Sunfish. It's 'Fine'
People in Wareham reported seeing a shark. The Natural Resources Department found a harmless sunfish. Officials took to Facebook to tell residents, even though it's close to shore, it's not stranded.
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Morning News Brief
President Trump and Joe Biden each have town halls Thursday. Trump's third nominee to the Supreme Court appears to be on track for confirmation. And, coronavirus cases are spiking in Europe.
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'Social Distance' Will Move Even Cynical Survivors Of Real-Life Lockdowns
Social Distance is an eight-part Netflix anthology series that showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty. The unconnected vignettes highlight the drama of social isolation.
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Young Republican From Georgia Struggles To Find His Place In The Party
Young people coming up in the GOP are trying to answer this question: What does it mean to be a Republican right now? William Carter grew up in Georgia, and is trying to find his way in the party.
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Thailand Hopes State Of Emergency Will Limit Protests
In a pre-dawn announcement, authorities in Thailand declared a strict state of emergency for the capital — a day after student-led protests took aim at the country's monarchy.
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Barrett Evades Direct Policy Answers In Day 2 Of Confirmation Hearings
Judge Amy Coney Barrett insisted she would not be "used as a pawn to decide this election" during 11 hours of questioning on Wednesday in which she largely played down her conservative views.