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Cobbler Finds Creative Way To Help With Social Distancing
In Romania, a cobbler crafted leather shoes two and a half feet long. You flop around, as if in swimming fins, and it is suddenly hard to get too close to other people.
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'I Didn't Deserve It': Pandemic Shut Down His Barbershop, Then A Fire Destroyed It
Trevon Ellis spent years building up his Minneapolis barbershop, luring customers with smart haircuts, snacks and friendly conversation. It took just one terrible night to destroy it all.
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Musician Marc Rebillet Is Using Drive-In Theaters To Go On A Socially Distant Tour
Electronic musician Marc Rebillet was scheduled to be on tour this summer. His revised the plan to tour during the pandemic: hold concerts at drive-in cinemas. His tour kicks off next week.
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Police Officers, During Protests, Are Resembling Soldiers In War Zones
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Patrick Skinner, an ex-CIA case officer and current Georgia police officer, about the use of the military in quelling protests, and on ways police antagonize protesters.
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Senate Panel To Hear From College Presidents About Resuming Classes
Topics on the table: The issue of liability waivers, an at-risk faculty, the costs of implementing social distancing measures, and the necessity and economic pressure to have in-person classes.
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Three Minneapolis Officers Involved In George Floyd Death Still Under Investigation
One former Minneapolis police officer faces charges in the death of George Floyd. Three others on the scene have not been charged. What's the case against them and how difficult could it be to prove?
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Senator Amy Klobuchar Discusses Her State's Response To George Floyd's Death
The death of George Floyd in police custody has prompted scrutiny of Senator Amy Klobuchar's record as a Minnesota prosecutor. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to the senator.
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D.C. Protesters Make Noise In Centuries-Old Protest Form
While some march and others sing, these D.C. residents are banging pots and pans – a form of protest called cacerolazo – to speak against the death of George Floyd.
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News Brief: George Floyd Protests Continue, Minneapolis Police Under Investigation
Large protests continue nationwide for George Floyd. Minnesota filed a discrimination complaint against the Minneapolis Police Department. And, the Senate GOP prepares to look into Joe Biden's family.
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Maryland Teens Start Program To Buy Groceries For Elderly Amid Pandemic
Dhruv Pai and Matt Casertano started Teens Helping Seniors, a group that connects volunteers and older adults during the pandemic. They were inspired when they bought groceries for their grandparents.
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Nurse Who Died Of Covid-19 Remembered By Daughter
Nina Forbes was a nurse at a memory care facility in Alexandria, Virginia. Her daughter Jenn honors her after she died of COVID-19 in late April.
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Minneapolis Board Of Education Chair On Vote To Cut Ties With Police Department
The Minneapolis Board of Education voted on Tuesday to sever ties with that city's police department. Morning Edition talks with Kim Ellison, who chairs the board, about its decision.