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In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
The selection will make Harris just the third woman — and first African American — to be nominated for vice president by a major political party. Continue Reading In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million
According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 20 million people worldwide have tested positive for the virus. The milestone comes almost exactly five months after the WHO declared it a pandemic. Continue Reading Global Coronavirus Case Count Surpasses 20 Million
An Atomic Bomb Survivor On Her Journey From Revenge To Peace
It’s been 75 years since the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Koko Kondo, who was an infant when one of those bombs was dropped on Hiroshima. Continue Reading An Atomic Bomb Survivor On Her Journey From Revenge To Peace
COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine
The virus might eventually behave more like the common cold, according to Vineet Menachery, a coronavirus researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Continue Reading COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine
In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes
President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure after not reaching a deal with Congress. Continue Reading In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes
