NPR Staff
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The U.S. has lost more than 120,000 people since the coronavirus started sickening Americans five months ago. Here we remember a few of those who continued working during the pandemic, serving others.
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Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has led GOP lawmakers in crafting a plan on law enforcement following the movement sparked by the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police. Read the full text.
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The White House unveiled an executive order on Tuesday following national protests over policing in black communities. Read the document here.
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Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is stepping aside during the Justice Department's investigation, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement Thursday.
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Trump said his administration is working on new guidelines for governments to use when making decisions on relaxing or increasing coronavirus measures.
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Experts say the island's response to the coronavirus has been remarkably effective so far, despite many serious challenges — like being right next to China.
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President Trump praised Barr a day after the Justice Department took the unusual step of seeking a shorter sentence for the president's ally. Four prosecutors in the case withdrew following that move.
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While predicting "total vindication," the president's personal attorney criticized Republican senators who have questioned Trump's actions, saying they don't "understand the facts."
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The Trump impeachment trial is adjourned, but lawmakers have time to make their own cases for and against removing the president. A final vote is expected on Wednesday afternoon.
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Democrats have descended on the state in the hopes that they pass muster with Iowans. Hear the voices and see the scene in the days leading up to first contest in the 2020 presidential race.
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Authorities are cracking down on the places correspondents may go, with whom they may talk and for how long. News outlets don't want to go along.
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Here are some of stories that made us smile. Bonus: Learn secrets of happiness from Nepalis and from hunter-gatherers.