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Trump claims he's free of virus, ready for campaign trail

Trump claims he's free of virus, ready for campaign trail

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared he was ready to return to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about his health on the eve of a Florida rally meant to kick off the stretch run before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 stalks a Montana town already grappling with asbestos-related diseases

COVID-19 stalks a Montana town already grappling with asbestos-related diseases

In Libby, Montana, an estimated 1 in 10 residents have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus.
by Nate Hegyi

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White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP

White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., rejected the most generous Trump administration plan to date as “one step forward, two steps back." The Republicans who control the Senate dismissed it as too expensive and a political loser for conservatives.
by The Associated Press

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Trump makes first public appearance since his hospital stay

Trump makes first public appearance since his hospital stay

The president appeared healthy, though perhaps a little hoarse, during the 18-minute speech that was intended to send the message that he's back and ready to resume his battle for reelection. Before the speech, White House officials said they had no information to release on whether the president was tested for COVID-19.
by The Associated Press

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A coronavirus vaccine could kill half a million sharks, conservationists warn

A coronavirus vaccine could kill half a million sharks, conservationists warn

The use of an immune-system stimulant harvested from shark liver oil in the development of some coronavirus vaccines has animal conservationists pressing for alternatives.
by Emma Bowman

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Coronavirus FAQ: What's the deal with the '15 minute rule'?

Coronavirus FAQ: What's the deal with the '15 minute rule'?

The conventional wisdom is that it takes 15 minutes of close contact to a contagious person to put you at risk. But even a short exposure could prove problematic.
by Maria Godoy

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StoryCorps: She finds 'light' in interviewing neighbors about life during lockdown

StoryCorps: She finds 'light' in interviewing neighbors about life during lockdown

Jinny Savolainen was looking for a sense of purpose when the pandemic hit Leverett, Mass. "Just when things seemed so dark, I found some light in the words of the people all around me," she said.
by Michael Garofalo

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Comic: You're wearing it wrong! A face mask safety refresher

Comic: You're wearing it wrong! A face mask safety refresher

Pleats, filters, fabric. With so many available features and types, we break down which common face coverings are more effective and the right way to wear and handle them.
by Connie Hanzhang Jin

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