Bill Chappell
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More Than 20 U.S. States Now Require Face Masks In Public
An alarming surge in coronavirus cases is forcing more states to require face coverings. Two of the worst-hit states — Florida and Arizona — still don't have statewide mandates.
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3 Million Cases: Coronavirus Continues To Surge Across U.S.
One million of those cases have been confirmed over the past month — part of a wave of infection that began after many states started to reopen their economies in May.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested, Charged In Connection To Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Case
"Maxwell was among Epstein's closest associates and helped him exploit girls who were as young as 14 years old," said Audrey Strauss, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Seattle Police Clear Capitol Hill Protest Zone After Mayor Issues Emergency Order
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said she supports the Black Lives Matter movement "but enough is enough."
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EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea.
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Bayer To Pay More Than $10 Billion To Resolve Cancer Lawsuits Over Weedkiller Roundup
Roundup's active ingredient is glyphosate, which thousands of plaintiffs blame for causing them to develop cancer.
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Florida And S.C. Report New Spikes In Coronavirus Cases
Florida reports nearly 1,700 new cases Thursday, its biggest jump since March. South Carolina announces nearly 700 new cases, far outpacing its previous record.
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U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients
New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.
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Fort Worth Police Drop Rioting Charges Against Protesters; Topic Of A Broad Debate
The shift in Fort Worth is one approach police and prosecutors are taking to charges stemming from nearly two weeks of widespread protests.
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Judge Sets $1 Million Bail For Derek Chauvin In George Floyd's Death
In a handwritten note on the order for conditional release, the judge added a stipulation for Chauvin: "Do not work in law enforcement or security."