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At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon

Aug 09, 2020

World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week's blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Politics

President Trump signs executive actions regarding coronavirus economic relief during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Saturday. A number of lawmakers are criticizing the measures' substance and constitutionality.

Democrats Slam Trump's Executive Actions, Critiquing Both Substance And Legality

Aug 09, 2020

One expert told NPR that the unemployment measure is particularly controversial because it is "using appropriated funds by Congress in ways that Congress might not have intended."

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Coronavirus Live Updates

The U.S. surpassed 5 million coronavirus cases on Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. still leads the world in coronavirus cases. Brazil, the country with the second-most infections, has just over 3 million.

U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward

Aug 09, 2020

The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.

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An aerial photo shows the extent of flooding in Guzhen Town of Lu'an City in eastern China's Anhui province on July 20.

Roads Become Rivers: Nearly 4 Million Chinese Evacuated Or Displaced From Flooding

Aug 09, 2020

With at least 158 dead and thousands of homes collapsed after heavy rains, experts say it's time for China to rethink its water management.

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Shots - Health News

Dear World, You're Not Going To Have The Year You Thought You'd Have

Aug 09, 2020

A writer shares how his wife's journey with cancer prepared them both to adapt during this unpredictable and chaotic time.

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari visits "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 11, 2019. Kashkari is calling for a return to mandated lockdowns in every state for up to six weeks in an effort to

A National Lockdown Could Be The Economy's Best Hope, Says Minneapolis Fed President

Aug 09, 2020

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is calling for a six-week lockdown to save lives and the economy.

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The Coronavirus Crisis

After she contracted COVID-19, Linda Harrison was able to cast an emergency ballot in Texas' primary with the help of an intern and a doctor's note. Her husband, Vernon Webb, was also sick and wasn't able to vote.

'It's Ridiculous': States Struggle To Accommodate COVID-19 Positive Voters

Aug 09, 2020

In Texas, COVID-19 positive voters can be put in the position of choosing between their right to vote and the public's health.

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Television

Pandemic Finds Audiences Glued To Mexican Telenovelas

Aug 09, 2020

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with New York Times reporter Natalie Kitroeff in Mexico City about the surge in audience numbers for Mexican telenovelas during the pandemic, after years of declining ratings.