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COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Homeless Veterans
Homelessness among veterans has dropped by about half in the past decade. Now there's concern that some of that progress could unravel, with the effects of the pandemic and economic crash.
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Despite White House Statement, Trump Casts Doubt On Election Again
The White House says President Trump will accept the results of a "free and fair election." But he's pointing to an unfolding story in Pennsylvania to cast doubts on the integrity of mail-in voting.
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MTA Discovers Secret 'Man Cave' Employees Made At Grand Central Terminal
Employees at Grand Central Terminal made an unauthorized break room in a storage room between a track. It included a futon, a TV, the internet, and even beer in the fridge.
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Australian Airline Selling Fully Stocked Bar Carts From Retired Planes
If the COVID-19 pandemic has you missing the commercial flight experience, these bar carts from Quantas might be a good purchase. They include champagne, snacks and even first class Qantas pillows.
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Under Pandemic Stressors, NYC Special Ed Teams Vow To 'Put The Children First'
Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.
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News Brief: Louisville Protests, Trump On The Election, Homeless Veterans
Protests over the Grand Jury decision in Breonna Taylor's police shooting death continue. Trump questions the legitimacy of the upcoming election. And, how the pandemic is affecting homeless veterans.
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Voters' Top Election Questions, Answered
We answer voter questions about this year's election season — from early voting to mail-in or absentee ballots.
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When A Tornado Hits A Toy Store: Photo Shows Reality Of Working From Home With Kids
The photo on Twitter shows scientist Gretchen Goldman sitting behind her laptop being interviewed by CNN. She's in the middle of a living room that has been turned upside down by her young children.
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Trump Shouldn't Barrel Ahead With High Court Nominee, Sen. Coon Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the president's upcoming pick for Supreme Court justice, and the likelihood they will be confirmed before the election.
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Teacher Who Died Of COVID-19 Was Loved By His Students
Rene Chavez of El Paso, Texas, died of COVID-19 at age 45. His wife Annette Chavez says he made her laugh, and inspired his high school English students.
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Justice Failed Us, State Rep. Booker Says After Grand Jury Announcement
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker of Kentucky about the grand jury's decision to indict one of the three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in March.
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Tooth Fairy Reaches Out To Boy Who Lost Tooth During Beach Vacation
When Lucas Hamrick lost his tooth, he and mom wrote a letter to the tooth fairy, put it in a bottle and tossed it into the ocean. The tooth fairy, who may live in Dayton, Ohio, wrote back.