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Being a mom is tough. Being a mom in a pandemic is even tougher

Being a mom is tough. Being a mom in a pandemic is even tougher

Being a mom is challenging enough. Add the pressures of a pandemic — and how do you cope? Mothers in Jordan, the Netherlands and Wisconsin share their stories and strategies.
by NPR Staff

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U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. 
by The Associated Press

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Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19

Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test

Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test

The Atlanta Falcons have closed their team facility in Georgia due to at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, just days before the team is scheduled to play in Minneapolis. An NFL spokesperson told the NFL Network there is no change to the game at this time.
by Tim Nelson

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When false information goes viral, COVID-19 patient groups fight back

When false information goes viral, COVID-19 patient groups fight back

Health communication experts say that misinformation spread through support groups can undermine trust in medicine and science. But some patients work to counter falsehoods with facts.
by Alex Smith

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Barron Trump tested positive for coronavirus, but now negative

Barron Trump tested positive for coronavirus, but now negative

First lady Melania Trump says she dreaded the diagnosis after she and the president got sick. "Luckily [Barron] is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms."
by Vanessa Romo

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