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With Harris VP pick, say Black women, Biden has 'decided to write us into history'

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'Reckless and foolish': Why Russia's vaccine has experts alarmed

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'Copying is faster than innovating': Facebook faces backlash from startups ready to take on Big Tech

Small businesses crippled

They were already struggling. Then they were hit by cash lenders' 'gangster' tactics.

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Coronavirus

Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone 2020 football, pushing the college sport closer to total fall shutdown

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Opinion

These viral COVID-19 mask 'exemptions' are legally — and morally — indefensible

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Coronavirus roundup

World tops 20M cases as U.S. mask dispute persists

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North Carolina dog that died after 'acute' illness tests positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus

Smash Mouth frontman mocks coronavirus at packed Sturgis Motorcycle Rally concert

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Three people affiliated with one Florida school die from coronavirus

Coronavirus

Sesame Place worker, 17, assaulted by couple in mask dispute, police say

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White House

'Art of the deal'? Trump's negotiators are often hard-liners who struggle to close

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Michael Flynn case

Appeals court likely to let judge decide whether to drop Michael Flynn charges

The issue for the appeals court is whether Flynn's lawyers jumped the gun by seeking a writ of mandamus instead of waiting for the judge to rule.

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U.S. news

'A beautiful young man': Elijah McClain family sues over his death in Colorado police custody

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U.S. news

Los Angeles police officer accused in lawsuit of fondling dead woman's body

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U.S. news

Bill Cosby's lawyers appeal for a new trial

Culture Matters

A new term for Latinos and Hispanics is entering the lexicon. Or is it?

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Consumer

Goya CEO's cozying up to Trump may have backfired, study shows

U.S. news

World's last Blockbuster transforms into '90s-themed Airbnb

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Health news

First new insect repellent approved in 11 years smells like grapefruit

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Kids style deals

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ANALYSIS

'She has charisma': Harris brings strong energy to Biden’s ticket

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2020 Election

Rep. Omar up against surprisingly well-funded challenger in Democratic primary

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2020 Election

Candidate blasted for racist videos, QAnon support faces GOP runoff in Georgia

2020 Election

2020 Democratic National Convention: 'Virtually' everything you need to know

Coronavirus

DeVos publicly absent as critical decisions are made on school reopenings

2020 election

Millions registered to vote in June. BLM protests likely contributed to the surge.

World News

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World

Lebanese government resigns as fury over deadly explosion deepens political crisis

World

Violent clashes, protests as Belarus ruler cracks down after contested vote

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World

U.S. health chief praises Taiwan during highest-level visit in decades

World

Opposition leader flees as 'Europe's last dictator' faces mass protests

World

They raced to stop the oil spill. The island's pristine coastline may be beyond help.

World

Opposition leader flees as 'Europe's last dictator' faces mass protests

World

They raced to stop the oil spill. The island's pristine coastline may be beyond help.

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U.S. news

Did Columbus 'discover' America? Teachers re-examine how history is taught

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Education

A catastrophe is looming for U.S. colleges. This analysis shows just how bad it is.

Education

Colleges are closing suddenly — highlighting government's failure to protect students

Coronavirus Confessions

Are you a teacher? Share your feelings (anonymously) about going back to school

Coronavirus

How higher education's own choices left it vulnerable to the pandemic crisis

Coronavirus Confessions

Are you a teacher? Share your feelings (anonymously) about going back to school

Coronavirus

How higher education's own choices left it vulnerable to the pandemic crisis

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Summer Guide

Coronavirus summer travel and safety tips, recipe ideas and more

From the best ‘safecation’ tips to grilling how-tos to the most festive foods and drinks, we’ve rounded up everything you need for a healthy — and happy — summer.

Business, Tech & Media

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Tech News

'Copying is faster than innovating': Facebook faces backlash from startups ready to take on Big Tech

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Consumer

Goya CEO's cozying up to Trump may have backfired, study shows

Education

Full Interview: Jamie Dimon on the ties between inner city education, COVID-19, and the economy

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Tech News

Facebook removes seven million posts for sharing false information on coronavirus

Business News

Airbnb plans to confidentially file for IPO this month

Tech News

Walmart and Instacart partner for same-day U.S. delivery in fight against Amazon

Coronavirus

They were already struggling. Then they were hit by cash lenders' 'gangster' tactics.

Science News

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Science News

'Reckless and foolish': Why Russia's vaccine has experts alarmed

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World

They raced to stop the oil spill. The island's pristine coastline may be beyond help.

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Science News

Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash

Space

Perseid meteor shower 2020: When, where and how to see it

Environment

Colorado — the entire state — is in the midst of a widespread drought

Space

Perseid meteor shower 2020: When, where and how to see it

Environment

Colorado — the entire state — is in the midst of a widespread drought

BETTER

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Health & Wellness

Turn your weight-loss fails into redirects — advice from this Beachbody trainer

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Health & Wellness

Is it safe to play team sports? Experts weigh in

Diet & Fitness

7 healthy and delicious snacks under 200 calories

Health & Wellness

Wearing a bandana or gaiter? Study suggests they may be worse than no mask at all

Diet & Fitness

Woman combined 2 popular weight-loss methods to lose 48 pounds and reduce hip pain

Health & Wellness

Wearing a bandana or gaiter? Study suggests they may be worse than no mask at all

Diet & Fitness

Woman combined 2 popular weight-loss methods to lose 48 pounds and reduce hip pain

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Coronavirus: By the numbers

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Map: State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

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The coronavirus has destroyed the job market. See which states have been hit the hardest.

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MAP: Breaking down which states require — or don't require — face masks in public

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A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

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Coronavirus cases are soaring around the country. See how the map is changing.

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A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

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