Cheryl Corley
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Politics
Where Has Trump Been In The Last 2 Weeks?
President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus. NPR traces where he and his team have been recently. That includes Cleveland, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New Jersey.
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National
Crime Has Declined Overall During The Pandemic, But Shootings And Killings Are Up
The pandemic has forced people to dramatically change their lives, which contributed to the crime rate dropping. The bad news: an uptick in shootings and killings.
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National
As COVID-19 Hits Harder Among Minorities, What Can Chicago Do?
Chicago's mayor calls the pandemic a public health red alarm. The city's new "racial equity rapid response team" is crafting strategies to ward off the disease in Black and Latinx neighborhoods.
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National
To Combat High Infection Rate, Chicago Jail Releases Hundreds
The Cook County Jail has the largest outbreak of the coronavirus behind bars, with more than 400 staff and inmates infected. They've offered early release to ease overcrowding, but the risk remains.
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National
Balancing Justice, Public Safety: Virus Brings Changes To Courts, Jails, Arrests
People in jail are being released early, arrests are down and some court cases are being postponed as members of the criminal justice system grapple with the coronavirus threat.
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Law & Courts
In Many Places, The Coronavirus Is Putting The Criminal Justice System On Hold
Inmates are being released early, arrests are down and some court cases are being postponed as members of the criminal justice system grapple with the coronavirus threat.
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National
Toilet Paper, Frozen Foods And Hand Sanitizer Purchases Are Up. So Are Gun Sales
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the item that some people are lining up for is not toilet paper — but guns. In some states, ammunition and gun sales have soared.
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National
Critics Say Mississippi's Cellphone Felony Offense Is Too Harsh
In Mississippi, it's a felony offense for anyone behind bars to possess a cellphone. There's a push there to get the state's supreme court to reconsider one man's 12-year prison sentence.
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Politics
LGBTQ Advocates In Chicago React To Pete Buttigieg's Strong Iowa Results
Mayor Pete Buttigieg made a strong showing in the Iowa caucuses as an openly gay man. Many LGBTQ folks are thrilled by the success — but other LGBTQ activists say he's not progressive enough.
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National
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Steps Down As 737 Max Crisis Continues
With Boeing hurdling from one crisis to another with its beleaguered 737 Max jet, the company replaced its CEO on Monday.