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3 Friends In Houston Remember George Floyd's Life And Legacy
NPR's David Greene talks to the Lawson brothers, Ortierre, Terai and DJD, all friends of the late George Floyd. They also want people to understand what it's like to be a black man in America.
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George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston
George Floyd, 46, will be laid to rest Tuesday in his hometown of Houston. Floyd's death, while in police custody in Minneapolis two weeks ago, has sparked an international outcry and protests.
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Customer Helps Florida Diner Stay In Business During Pandemic
The customer sent 100 sandwiches per day from Bill's Cafe to Naples Community Hospital which is right across the street. Those delivery orders brought in $40,000 over the course of eight weeks.
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Giant Panda Escapes His Pen At Zoo In Copenhagen
A surveillance camera shows the panda crawling up a metal pole and skirting an electrical fence. He managed to roam the park, but zookeepers safely caught him before they opened to the public.
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As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency
The EPA does not require companies to notify federal regulators if the pandemic interferes with pollution monitoring or reporting. That leaves states alone on the front lines of pollution control.
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Morning News Brief
Houston hosts funeral services today for George Floyd. New York's legislature passes a first wave of bills overhauling police. And, states face requests for environmental leniency during the pandemic.
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Examining Racial Disparities Observed During Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to (Uche oo-CHAY) Blackstock and Alicia Fernandez, doctors and experts in health care inequity on black and Latinx communities, about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19.
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Political Organizer On Biden Not Supporting Calls To Defund Police
Joe Biden says he does not support calls to defund the police, but rather wants more funding for police reform. NPR's Rachel Martin asks "She the People" president Aimee Allison if this is enough.
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Following Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Overhaul Measure
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California about legislation to install wide-ranging changes for the nation's police departments. She chairs the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Newlyweds In Philadelphia Have A Wedding To Remember
As they left the ceremony, they found themselves in the middle of a protest — a crowd of thousands carrying Black Lives Matter signs. The protesters greeted the couple with cheers and applause.
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Sir Isaac Newton Experimented With A Cure For The 1660's Plague
In documents up for auction, we're learning about Newton's experiment. First, hang a toad upside down for three days and collect its vomit. Then grind it all up and apply the mixture topically.
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Morning News Brief
A memorial service in Houston will honor George Floyd. Minneapolis City Council intends to dismantle its police department. And, Democrats have plans for wide-ranging changes to police departments.