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National
NFL Announces New Rules To Tackle Lack Of Diversity In Its Coaching, Executive Ranks
The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule on the same day teams were allowed to reopen practice facilities if area regulations allowed. Team facilities were shut in late March out of COVID-19 concerns.
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National
Lawyer For Arbery Shooting Suspect: 'This Is Not Some Sort Of Hate Crime'
Lawyers for Gregory McMichael, one of the two men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, said the facts of the case "can not be shoehorned into a narrative that's being told so far."
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Business
Delta To Retire 777 Fleet As Demand For Travel Plummets Amid Coronavirus
The wide-bodied planes were used for ultra-long-haul flights. It's a signal Delta does not anticipate international travel will pick up anytime soon.
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Politics
Paul Manafort Released From Prison To Home Confinement Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, is released to home confinement early Wednesday due to concerns of exposure to COVID-19, his lawyer tells NPR.
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National
More Arrests Possible In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia Investigators Say
Two men, Gregory and Travis McMichael, have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of an unarmed black man in February. State officials say the investigation remains open.
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National
Fauci Says It's 'Doable' To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Noting that trials are still in the early phase, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the plan is to develop a vaccine that is safe, effective — and can be quickly scaled up for distribution.
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National
College Athletes Are Now Closer To Getting Paid After NCAA Board OKs Plan
The change could be in place by the 2021-22 school year, as the NCAA backs measures that would let student-athletes be paid for their name, image and likeness.
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National
NBA Says Teams Can Reopen Practice Facilities In Early May, If Local Rules Allow
The NBA is eyeing May 8 for teams to reopen team practice facilities, if they're able to. There will be restrictions, including no practices and no more than four players at a facility at one time.
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Food
Tennessee Restaurants Reopen As State Sees Biggest 1-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases
The state reported 478 new confirmed cases on Sunday, an increase of 5.2%. Restaurants can begin serving dine-in customers on Monday, with retail stores opening later this week.
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National
Georgia Businesses Start To Reopen As Trump Distances Himself From State's Governor
Some Georgia businesses are reopening. After weeks of urging governors to loosen restrictions, Trump says he "never gave Governor Brian Kemp an OK" to reopen barber shops and tattoo shops.