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Violent Protests Draw Comments From Trump, Biden Campaigns
President Trump is headed to Kenosha, Wis., to highlight unrest and violence from protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Trump focused blame on Democrats and opponent Joe Biden.
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Trump Will Fan Protest Flames, Wisconsin State Lawmaker Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Assemblyman David Bowen, who is a member of the state's legislative Black Caucus, about why he and other state lawmakers do not want President Trump to visit Kenosha.
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Rollercoaster Aficionado Creates Mini Taylor Swift Theme Park
COVID-19 left a hole in Matthew Ables's summer schedule so the SuperSwiftie crafted a mini theme park dedicated to Taylor Swift. The 60 attractions are based on Swift's most popular songs.
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Hot Diggity Dog: Busch Creates Beer For Man's Best Friend
With the new Dog Brew, beer manufacturer Busch is hoping to let your best friend in on the fun. Made from bone broth and other natural flavors — it's safe for humans too.
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It's On! Dave Grohl Accepts British Girl's Drum Battle Challenge
At just 10 years old, drummer Nandi Bushell has challenged musician Dave Grohl to a drum-off, and the lead singer of the Foo Fighters has accepted.
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Schools Reopen In France Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Children in France return to school on Tuesday. Teachers and all students above elementary school will be required to wear masks for the entire day.
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Detroit Memorial Honors The City's Victims Of The Pandemic
Detroit held a socially distant, city-wide memorial service for the more than 1,500 city residents who have died from COVID-19.
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China, India Handled COVID-19 Differently. Results Differed Too
In China, authorities handled the coronavirus pandemic by centralizing control and locking down vast swaths of the country. India didn't. How has that affected health outcomes in the two countries?
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Turkey Is Among The Countries Dealing With A Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Officially the country reports more than 268,000 cases and more than 6,300 deaths. But some doctors doubt the government's statistics, and say they're overwhelmed by the number of sick people.
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Video Game Lets Players Experience Being An Economy-Class Passenger
Now that fewer people are flying, you have a chance at a crowded and noisy experience at home. Take a seat in the economy section of a commercial flight — crying baby and all.
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Ohio Woodworker Creates Backyard Bar To Serve Neighborhood Squirrels
Michael Dutko told CNN that he was inspired after his neighbor said squirrels interrupted her bird watching. The Nutty Bar looks like a little patio. He has seven nuts on tap. All named after beers.
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After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic
Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.