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Rare Blue Lobster Discovered At An Ohio Red Lobster
The Akron Zoo quickly sprang into action and rescued the Blue crustacean from the Red Lobster in Cuyahoga Falls. The lobster has been given the name Clawde.
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Missing Sports During The Pandemic, Fans Try To Spy On The Action
Fans of auto racing in Poland rented 21 cranes and parked them outside the speedway in Lublin to get a view of the race. They had the view from the cheap seats — at the price of the best ones.
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Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.
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Morning News Brief
After delays, Republicans roll out pandemic relief bill. The crisis is overwhelming public health capacity in many states. And, Major League Baseball postpones 3 games after a coronavirus outbreak.
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How Is The Federal Crackdown On Cities Sitting With Conservatives?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg about the tepid response from conservatives against the president sending federal troops into cities which have seen violent protests.
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Final Season Of 'Last Chance U' Focuses On Laney College Football
The fifth and final season of Last Chance U — Netflix's verité series — is its best. It follows the football team at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., through a rocky season.
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American Consulate In Chengdu Closes After China Makes Retaliatory Move
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rui Zhong of the Wilson Center about the consulate's closure after China's government ordered it shut down. Earlier, the U.S. ordered China close its consulate in Houston.
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Students, Teachers In Missouri Test A Return To The Classroom
A summer enrichment program in Missouri is providing leaders there with a sneak peak into what a socially distanced in-person school could look like this fall.
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Congressional GOP Set To Release Latest Version Of COVID-19 Relief Package
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Kelsey Snell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about the negotiations on coronavirus relief that are expected to follow in the days and weeks ahead.
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Volunteers Rescue St. Bernard From England's Highest Peak
Daisy, who weighs 121 pounds, was unable to walk. Volunteers adapted a human stretcher and spent five hours carrying her to safety — feeding her treats along the way.
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Lottery Winner In Jamaica Avoids The Spotlight Dressed As Darth Vader
The man, hiding his identity, showed up in the Star Wars costume to claim his $95 million prize. The lottery company tweeted: May the millions be with you.
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Morning News Brief
Republicans will unveil the latest version of a coronavirus relief package. Protests continue in Portland, Oregon. And, the body of Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.