Christianna Silva
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National
What Contact Tracing Tells Us About Cluster Spread Of The Coronavirus And Protests
Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health Department in Washington state, says anti-police violence protests aren't among the catalysts for the spread of COVID-19.
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Sports
Former NASCAR Driver On The Confederate Flag: 'I Had To ... Accept It'
Bill Lester, one of only seven Black drivers to race in NASCAR's top-tier cup series, says he wanted the flag gone when he raced more than a decade ago. "The country was not ready to listen," he says.
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Music
Tom Petty's Family Doesn't Want Trump Using His Music For A 'Campaign Of Hate'
Tom Petty's family issued a cease-and-desist notice to the Trump campaign after the president played "I Won't Back Down" at his rally in Tulsa, Okla.
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Politics
6 Trump Staffers Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Tulsa Rally
The event is moving ahead as scheduled. None of the staffers who tested positive for the virus or anyone who was in immediate contact with them will attend.
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Race & Identity
Attorney For Rayshard Brooks' Family Says Officer 'Wasn't Fearing For His Life'
L. Chris Stewart says the Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Brooks did not fear for his life at the time of the shooting. "He was enraged," says Stewart.
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National
'Hampton' No More: Man Sheds Family Name With Ties To Confederate General
Skip Auld's great-grandfather was named after Wade Hampton III. Four generations of Auld men shared the name — until last year, when Auld learned more about Hampton's racist life and legacy.
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Race & Identity
Law Professor On How Misdemeanors 'Sweep' Blacks Into The Criminal System
The killings of George Floyd and many others all began with allegations of a minor offense. These make up 80% of criminal arrests and cases in the U.S., and disproportionately affect people of color.
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National
N.C. Health Secretary Warns Of Surge In Cases, Possible Return Of Stay-At-Home Orders
North Carolina recently saw its highest number of new daily coronavirus infections. "If we need to go back to stay-at-home, we will," says Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen.
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Politics
Cory Booker Wants To End Qualified Immunity For Police Officers
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey spoke with All Things Considered about the plan to eliminate certain legal protections for law enforcement.
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Music
Musician Marc Rebillet Is Using Drive-In Theaters To Go On A Socially Distant Tour
Electronic musician Marc Rebillet was scheduled to be on tour this summer. His revised the plan to tour during the pandemic: hold concerts at drive-in cinemas. His tour kicks off next week.