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Push to remove Confederate statues stalls in rural America
In recent weeks, dozens of Confederate statues have fallen across the country. But in many smaller places, the effort to remove markers that many view as racist relics has stalled or has yet to arrive.
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Silent spread of COVID-19 keeps scientists grasping for clues
One of the great mysteries of the coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world.
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How to see (and photograph) comet Neowise before it disappears for 6,800 years
The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Wednesday night and eventually fade from view.
Coronavirus
Trump urges mask wearing: 'If you can, use the mask'
Trump showed off his mask from the White House briefing room podium.
Nation
Inside the Trump administration's rush to abandon leadership role on the virus
Once the responsibility for leading the fight shifted to the states, the consequences continue to plague the country today.
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Rep. John Lewis, civil rights giant, dies at age 80
The death of Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists, marks the end of an era.
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Video shows Black man pinned against tree in Indiana
The FBI is investigating the reported assault of a Black man by a group of white men at a southern Indiana lake July 4th weekend.
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Mosquito testing hampered by pandemic response
Mosquitoes are flying free as health departments across the U.S. focus on virus.
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Coronavirus 'support bubbles' grow in popularity, but are they safe?
People from separate households socialize exclusively to take the edge off pandemic loneliness.
Nation
Experts: Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day
That's the new advice experts are recommending for the updated U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
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Trump rescinds rule on foreign college students
The administration faced eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities.
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Border ban keeps Minnesotans from their Canadian getaways
Canada's ban on discretionary crossings by Americans began March 21 as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's mission to send the highly contagious virus into further retreat. A recent poll of Canadians showed overwhelming support for telling leisure-seeking Americans: Stay out.
Coronavirus
Positive result for 1st U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported.
Nation
17 states, including Minnesota, sue over Trump's international student visa rule
Minnesota has joined the suit to keep international students at their schools.
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Mothers from across the country march in St. Paul for justice
The National Mothers March Against Police Violence brought together more than 100 families in the U.S. who have lost a loved one to law enforcement officers, said organizers with Take a Knee Nation.
Coronavirus
Trump wears mask in public for first time
As he left the White House, he told reporters: "When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask."
Nation
Analysis: Catholic Church wins $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
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