3 LAPD Officers Charged Over Allegations They Falsely Identified Gang Members
In a 59-count complaint, they are alleged to have wrongly marked dozens of people as having gang affiliation on field interview cards used by officers on duty.
‘In A Fight For Our Lives’: Mississippi Issues New Mask Order Amid COVID-19 Spike
Gov. Tate Reeves imposes the order in 13 counties, including those that are home to some of the state’s most populous cities. It comes on the same day the state saw more than 1,000 new cases.
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‘Unprecedented, Historic Corruption’: Romney Joins Critics Of Stone’s Commutation
The president’s decision to grant clemency to his longtime confidant drew vehement criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Republicans largely kept silent, with one notable exception: Sen. Mitt Romney.
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California Will Release Up To 8,000 Prisoners Due To Coronavirus
Anyone who is eligible for release will be tested for the coronavirus within seven days of their return to society, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says.
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PHOTOS: How Hong Kong Reopened Schools — And Why It Closed Them Again
Schools were shut when the novel coronavirus first became a concern. Here’s how Hong Kong handled re-opening — and now, a second closing due to a spike in cases.
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As Kenya Keeps Schools Shut, Teen Pregnancies Are Rising
The country’s schools are closed until January as the coronavirus surges. Meanwhile, officials say there’s an increase in underage expecting mothers.
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Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?
View NPR’s maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
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Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
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Kids Feel Pandemic Stress Too. Here’s How To Help Them Thrive
For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood. Here are seven ideas to help anxious kids feel better.
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Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself If The Coronavirus Can Linger In The Air?
Researchers say airborne transmission is possible, especially in cramped, indoor settings, but it’s unclear how much it contributes to the spread. Here’s how to lower your risks, just in case.
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