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Woman Receives New ID With Photo Of Empty Chair
When Jane Dodd renewed her driver's license, she didn't have high hopes for her ID photo. However, when she received her new license, she saw she wasn't in the photo at all.
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News Brief: Facebook Helping Voters, Kamala Harris And Representation, Thai Protests
Facebook is launching a tool to help users register to vote. Kamala Harris' Black and Asian identities are making history. And, Thai students protest the military.
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How College Football Is Changing As Conferences Decide Whether Or Not To Play
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with ESPN's Paul Finebaum, about what the Power 5 college football conferences plan to do for the upcoming season.
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Reality Show Host Wants To Help Bars Survive COVID-19
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer is probably best known for telling owners what's wrong with their bars. Now, he wants to help them survive the pandemic.
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Thai Students Protest Military, Monarchy
Students in Thailand have been protesting in recent days over the military's involvement in Thai politics.
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Media Titan Sumner Redstone, Who Made Viacom A Global Empire, Dies At 97
"Content is king," was Redstone's mantra. Known for his shrewd deal-making and public family feuds, the powerful corporate leader reigned over an astonishing wealth of networks, studios and brands.
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Congresswoman Who Helped Pick Kamala Harris Breaks Down Biden's VP Decision
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, one of four members of Joe Biden's search committee who helped pick Senator Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate.
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You Can Rent The Last Blockbuster Store In The U.S. On Airbnb
Unlimited candy, a closet full of denim clothing, and all the VHS movies you can watch. You can spend a night in this blast from the past if you rent the Blockbuster in Bend, Ore., on Airbnb.
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Dwayne Johnson Can't Convince His Daughter He Starred In 'Moana'
Dwayne Johnson's character in the Disney film Moana is beloved by kids everywhere. However, his daughter refuses to believe that her dad lent the character his voice.
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During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
America's biggest arts complex hasn't been able to present its regular programming due to the pandemic. So it's organized private outdoor concerts for healthcare professionals, teachers and others.
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Payroll Tax Delay To Boost Take-Home Pay, But Don't Spend It Yet
President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
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How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions
Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.