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Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities Sunday about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules.
by The Associated Press

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands protest planned security law

Hong Kong police fired tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons as thousands of protesters rallied against proposed security measures aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on the semi-autonomous territory.
by NPR Staff

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Anthony Fauci surprises grads with speech: 'Now is the time'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shared words of encouragement with this year's Johns Hopkins graduates. “
by NPR Staff

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Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus

Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus

The toll of the coronavirus on military veterans has been particularly harsh. Many are older and have underlying health problems, and many reside in facilities that have been breeding grounds for the disease.
by The Associated Press

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May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000

May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000

“Even though we are slowly and carefully trying to open up opportunities for Minnesotans to resume activities that are so important ... this does not mean we're on the other side of this," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
by MPR News Staff

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North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

"If someone is wearing a mask, they're not doing it to represent what political party they're in or what candidates they support. They might be doing it because they've got a 5-year-old child who's been going through cancer treatments,” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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