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Oklahoma Church Members Find Musical Inspiration In Their Kitchens
They began with appliances opening and closing. Then added percussion on coffee mugs, bowls and a wine glass — the buzz of a blender, a toaster, kitchen timer until: "Don't Worry, Be Happy."
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Georgia Company Packs Up Homes Of Deceased COVID-19 Victims
Cathy Cody owns a janitorial company in a Georgia community that's had a high rate of COVID-19. She offers a new service: Boxing up the belongings of residents who have died from the coronavirus.
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U.K.-China Relations Take A Hit Over Security Measure For Hong Kong
Relations between the United Kingdom and China were on an upswing for many years. But now, Chinese assertiveness and disinformation have soured relations in the era of the coronavirus.
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Despite Trump's Demand, Not All Houses Of Worship Reopen
After President Trump demanded governors allow houses of worship to reopen immediately, governors of California and Minnesota eased restrictions. But many places of worship say they'll remain closed.
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Ala. Mayor Says COVID-19 Cases In Montgomery Are At Crisis Level
NPR's David Greene talks to Steven Reed, mayor of Montgomery, Ala., about the dire need for more ICU beds because of a spike in COVID-19 cases — at the same time the state is easing restrictions.
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Memorial Day Honor Flights Canceled Because Of Coronavirus Crisis
Thousands of people who were planning to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day had to cancel this year. That includes veterans traveling with the nonprofit network Honor Flight.
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Large Beach Crowds In Florida Turn Out For Holiday Weekend
Many Florida beaches opened this Memorial Day weekend to large crowds, including the beaches in Pensacola, Fla. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson.
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Trump's Border Wall Would Go Through Laredo's Historic Downtown
An unusual coalition is forming in the Texas city to oppose President Trump's border wall. The city is standing up to the Justice Department, which is trying to seize hundreds of acres of land there.
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Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Jersey Shore's Summer Season
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic State Sen. Vin Gopal of New Jersey about how his district is coping with coronavirus restrictions. He says the state must reopen responsibly.
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Minnesota Twins' Minor League Team Rents Out Its Stadium
At $1,500 a night, up to 10 guests can book the Pensacola Blue Wahoos' stadium on Airbnb. You have full access to the field, clubhouse and batting cages. Plus a staff member for questions.
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Pandemic Forces Iditarod Winner To Stay Longer In Alaska
Thomas Waerner won the Iditarod in March. All these weeks later, Waerner and his 16 dogs have yet to make it home to Norway. Waerner is set to head home in early June and his dogs will fly home too.
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Morning News Brief
U.S. approaches nearly 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. Thousands in Hong Kong protest planned security law. And, a federal judge rules Florida law restricting voting rights for felons unconstitutional.