Nation & World
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Some U.S. envoys draw ire overseas for their undiplomatic – and worse – behavior
Those appointed for their political connections to the president, rather than any qualifications, have raised eyebrows and, in at least 1 case, ethics concerns.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Key Republican senator backs increasing food stamp benefit in virus relief bill
Multiple obstacles remain in crafting a bill, including an impasse on extending a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit, funding for the U.S. Postal Service and aid to renters facing eviction.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Federal officials warn of seasonal spike in polio-like condition that mostly affects children
The unusual condition is marked by sudden limb weakness or paralysis.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
U.S. nears 5 million virus cases, far outpacing other countries
The number of confirmed infections in the U.S. has topped 4.7 million, with new cases running at over 60,000 a day.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Closing schools around the world could cause a ‘generational catastrophe,’ U.N. secretary-general warns
Guterres' comments come as countries around the world wrestle with how to keep students engaged while limiting the risk of coronavirus transmission.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Trump questions whether Jeffrey Epstein was killed in federal custody
The circumstances of his death, coupled with his wealth and connections to powerful people, have long fueled conspiracy theories about the case.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Tropical Storm Isaias whips up the East Coast, kills at least 6
More than 15 hours after coming ashore, Isaias still had sustained top winds of 65 mph.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Trump signs $3 billion-a-year plan to boost conservation, national parks
The law will help create more than 100,000 jobs, address the maintenance backlog and gives permanent funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
Residents of Beirut have awoken to a scene of utter devastation, a day after a massive explosion at the port of the Lebanese capital killed at least 100 people and wounded thousands.
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