Historically Black schools are also in the spotlight as the U.S. grapples with racism and systemic inequality in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus case increase in over a month, worst week for newly reported fatalities
From Sunday to Sunday, Florida saw 1,266 newly reported deaths, along with 40,610 cases and 3,423 hospitalizations.
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Police: At least 18 shot, with 4 dead, across Cincinnati
The shootings took place within 60 to 90 minutes of each other but police say they all seem to be separate incidents.
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Michigan marks 100K coronavirus cases in 5 months. Experts warn they’ll see at least 100K more
There have been more cases in the Great Lakes State than in dozens of nations with higher populations — including China, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands and Egypt.
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NCAA’s top doctor: COVID-19 testing needs to improve to play
The NCAA’s chief medical officer says there is a narrow path to playing college sports during the coronavirus pandemic and if testing nationwide doesn’t improve it cannot be done.
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Democrats tap array of faith leaders to speak at convention
The Democratic Party is tapping a diverse group of faith leaders to speak at its presidential nominating convention this coming week.
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House Democrats summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays
The Democratic-run House is demanding that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service testify at an emergency oversight hearing Aug. 24 on mail delays.
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The Latest: New Zealand postpones elections due to virus
It’ll be a four week delay as the country deals with a new outbreak.
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Maine CDC reports 24 cases of coronavirus, no additional deaths
There was one death over the weekend, a man in his 90s from Androscoggin County, according to the CDC.
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What should you tip during a pandemic?
Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.