Sharp Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths Seen During 1st Few Months Of Pandemic
New data from the CDC show more than 19,000 Americans died from drug overdoses during the first three months of 2020 with the country on pace to set a grim new record.
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Takeaways From Amy Coney Barrett’s Judiciary Confirmation Hearings
President Trump’s nominee deflected answering most questions, citing precedent that she can’t weigh in on issues she may rule on. Weeks before the election, Democrats largely honed in on health care.
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Kyle Rittenhouse, Accused Kenosha Killer, Won’t Face Gun Charges In Illinois
An Illinois state prosecutor said an extradition hearing is set for Oct. 30.
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing Workforce Barely ‘Inching Up’ As Cases Surge
The number of people working to stop COVID-19 outbreaks from spreading is far from the level needed in most states, according to a new NPR survey and analysis. Find out how your state is doing.
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Listen — 3:39Despite Outbreak, Congress Takes Its Chances Without Widespread COVID-19 Testing
The latest cases highlights the absence of a widespread testing program for Congress more than seven months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.
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Don’t Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars
Mars will be in “opposition” on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It’s going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.
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Trump’s Doctor Says There’s No ‘Actively Replicating Virus’ — So Is He COVID-19-Free?
Doctors say people who have had COVID-19 can test positive but no longer be contagious. Trump’s doctor said Trump is “no longer a transmission risk to others” but did not say if Trump tested negative.
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Many Firsts At Confirmation Hearings For Judge Amy Coney Barrett
The hearings, which start at 8 a.m. CT on Monday, begin against the backdrop of early voting that has begun in many states and just 22 days before Election Day.
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Listen — 6:37WATCH LIVE: Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee is wrapping up four days of hearings on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Watch live.
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READ: Amy Coney Barrett’s Opening Statement In Her Confirmation Hearing
Read the opening statement from President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
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