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Rochester Officers Suspended Over Death Of Daniel Prude
The mayor of Rochester, N.Y., has ordered the immediate suspension of seven police officers over the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after being restrained during his arrest in March.
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Heart Of Belgian City's First Mayor Found Entombed In Fountain
Mayor Pierre David of the Belgian city Verviers was the city's first mayor, and served until his death in 1839.
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Teen Swims Across English Channel
16-year-old Vera Rivard trained for two years for the 14 hour journey from Britain to France.
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CDC Urges States To Be Ready For COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks states to prepare to distribute a coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Ali Khan, a former CDC official.
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After Italians Endured Harsh Lockdowns, COVID-19 Cases Spike Again
Italy dramatically reduced its coronavirus cases after its early days as the epicenter of the pandemic. It is, however, seeing a resurgence of the virus as businesses, including discos, reopen.
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Can Joe Biden Win In Red Western Pennsylvania?
In 2016, Donald Trump trounced Hillary Clinton in that area of the state which used to be a Democratic stronghold. NPR's Noel King talks to George Rattay of the Fayette County Democratic Party.
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2 Months Out From The Election, Presidential Campaigns Hit The Trail
Joe Biden goes to Kenosha, Wis., Thursday, while President Trump goes to Latrobe, Pa. That's as new fundraising figures provide an indication of big ad spending to come.
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Parrot's Rendition Of Beyonce's 'If I Were A Boy' Goes Viral
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park posted a video to Facebook of Chico — a 9-year-old yellow-crowned Amazon parrot — breaking into song for a crowd. He can also do Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.
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Nebraska Man Urges City Council To Take Up Chicken Wing Terminology
Andrew Christensen wants the council to mandate a name change. He says boneless chicken wings are just chicken tenders, which are already boneless, and shouldn't be called chicken wings.
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As Burning Man Goes Virtual, Organizers Try To Capture The Communal Aspect
Burners can attend an art class, DJ dance party — or even join a virtual group hug — via webcam or virtual reality. In place of statue burning, the event will end with backyard fires and candles.
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Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent, Merkel Says
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the prominent Russian opposition leader was poisoned with a chemical nerve agent previously used by Russian agents, and says Moscow has some explaining to do.
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Legal Challenges Are Likely After CDC Bans Some Evictions Amid Pandmic
The Trump administration is trying to halt residential evictions through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but legal scholars are unsure it will stand up in court.