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Khalilzad: 'A Moment For The Afghan Leaders Not To Repeat The Mistakes Of The Past'
With talks begun between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban, U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad tells NPR the U.S. has "tested" the Taliban and "they are meeting those tests."
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Trump And The First Lady Have Tested Positive For COVID-19. What Happens Now?
President Trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, a development with huge implications for the country, the economy and the upcoming election.
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News Brief: Health Implications And Economic Impact Of Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis
President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for COVID-19. At 74, there are serious health implications for the president. The diagnosis has had a big impact on the stock market.
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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, S.D. Gov. Noem Says Pandemic Is Under Control
Gov. Kristi Noem, who has national political ambitions, says her state proves "you don't need lockdowns to be responsible and flatten the curve." Health experts and coronavirus survivors disagree.
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Presidential Candidates Get Back On The Road After Debating In Cleveland
After Tuesday night's contentious debate, Joe Biden went on a train tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania. President Trump held a rally in northern Minnesota. Debate organizers are planning changes.
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It's Good Idea To Double-Check The Outfit Before Leaving Home
Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa's medical officer of health, made it to City Hall before realizing she forgot to put on a skirt under her raincoat. The busy doc tweeted: "Yikes! Time for another break..."
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Robot Proves To Be Worthy Adversary In The Sport Of Curling
Smithsonian Magazine reported last month on the success of a robot named Curly and its exhibition match against South Korean curlers. Curly won three of four games against its human competition.
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'Overlooked': Asian American Jobless Rate Surges But Few Take Notice
Asian Americans have traditionally enjoyed some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. But the pandemic is taking a heavy toll - and Trump's blaming China isn't helping.
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Ethan Hawke Brings Abolitionist John Brown's Story To Life
Ethan Hawke plays John Brown and Daveed Diggs is Frederick Douglas in Showtime's version of James McBride's novel: The Good Lord Bird, which debuts Sunday.
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Fighting Breaks Out In Disputed Territory Of Nagorno-Karabakh
A long-simmering conflict involving two former Soviet republics — Armenia and Azerbaijan — has flared again. The renewed conflict threatens to draw in Russia and NATO member Turkey.
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Singer, Songwriter Mac Davis Dies At 78
Mac Davis had his own TV variety show, acted in movies and was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He released 19 albums over 25 years. His song Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me was a hit in 1972.
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Social Media Companies Brace For Post-Election Threats
With so many people voting by mail, experts warn final results of the 2020 election may be delayed — opening the door for misinformation on social media. What are the platforms doing to prepare?