Jason Slotkin
Stories
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Science
Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed
Data from the CDC estimates that roughly 10 times the amount of people have the virus than have been documented. The number is still far below what experts say would be needed for widespread immunity.
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National
Washington NFL Owner Says Reported Harassment 'Has No Place' in Franchise
In a Washington Post report, 15 women alleged they were sexually harassed and verbal abused while working for the football team. Owner Dan Snyder and the NFL pledge action on the allegations.
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Health
Despite Shortfalls And Delays, U.S. Testing Czar Says Efforts Are Mostly 'Sufficient'
Admiral Brett Giroir, who leads the federal testing response, told NPR that the U.S. is on track to test enough to contain the pandemic, saying newer, point-of-care tests are part of the solution.
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National
Washington Redskins And Cleveland Indians Are Rethinking Their Names
Corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the D.C. football team. Cleveland's baseball team says it wants to embrace the need for social justice.
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World
England To Lift Quarantine Rule For More Than 50 Nations — But Not For The U.S.
Effective July 10, travelers from "reduced risk" countries, including Spain, France, Germany and Italy, won't have to self-Isolate for 14 days. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries.
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National
Disneyland Pushes Back Its Reopening As New Cases Surge In California
The Walt Disney Company says it is awaiting state guidance before welcoming visitors back to its California parks. The announcement came as the state said 7,149 new cases were reported on Tuesday.
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National
Man Charged Over Shooting At Albuquerque Statue Protest
Police arrested Steven Ray Baca for the Monday shooting. It happened during an attempt by protesters to topple a conquistador statue that also drew armed vigilantes to protect it.
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National
California City Residents Demand Answers After Black Man Found Hanging From Tree
Los Angeles County officials said Robert Fuller's death was likely a suicide. Fuller's body was found Wednesday in a park in Palmdale. Public officials are joining those already demanding answers.
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National
Atlanta Police Shooting Ruled A Homicide; Anti-Racism Protesters Continue To Rally
Protests over racial injustice continued for a third straight weekend in the U.S. and in at least two foreign capitals following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
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Technology
Zoom Acknowledges It Suspended Activists' Accounts At China's Request
The video conferencing company says Beijing had asked that four meetings and associated users be terminated. Two of the users were based in the U.S. and the third in Hong Kong.