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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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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Bluefin tournament lands 23 giant tuna
This year’s 41-boat, three-day tournament was won by Pete Speeches of Scarborough and his crew on Backstabber with a 687.5-pound bluefin.
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Homes with grandparents weigh virus risk as school starts
Millions of seniors live in a home with at least one child, and the new school year could bring new worries for one of the groups most vulnerable to the coronavirus
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At Sturgis, Trump supporters look to turn bikers into voters
A group called Bikers for Trump is defying public health recommendations in an effort to get people voting.
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9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines
A three-judge panel rules that the law does not ‘pass constitutional muster.’