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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves delivers a televised address prior to signing a bill retiring the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem, during a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday. The legislation passed both chambers of the Legislature on Sunday. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption

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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag

The retired flag, which dates to 1894, includes the Confederate battle flag. A commission will propose a new flag, and voters will consider it in November.

Mississippi Health Officer: Wear A Mask Because Coronavirus 'Isn't Going Anywhere'

Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in March. Dobbs says recent social events have contributed to jumps in coronavirus cases in Mississippi. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Mississippi Health Officer: Wear A Mask Because Coronavirus 'Isn't Going Anywhere'

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs about the state's drastic uptick in coronavirus cases. Some hospital ICUs are on the edge of capacity.

Mississippi Health Officer: Wear A Mask Because Coronavirus 'Isn't Going Anywhere'

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Airlines Are Getting Help From The TSA To Reassure Travelers That It's Safe To Fly

Some airlines say they are filling planes to capacity instead of keeping empty seats to ensure social distancing. They are getting help from the TSA to reassure travelers that it is safe to fly again.

Airlines Are Getting Help From The TSA To Reassure Travelers That It's Safe To Fly

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Economy Of The Berkshires In Western Massachusetts Suffers From Arts Cancellations

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The Tanglewood Music Festival and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art bring the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts up to $150 million every year. But this year both of them are closed.

Economy Of The Berkshires In Western Massachusetts Suffers From Arts Cancellations

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Politics

Joe Biden Speaks About The Pandemic And The Government's Coronavirus Response

Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke Tuesday in his home city of Wilmington, Del., about the pandemic and the Trump administration's response to it.

Joe Biden Speaks About The Pandemic And The Government's Coronavirus Response

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National Security

Rep. Elissa Slotkin On The White House Briefing Regarding Russian Bounties

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, who is a former CIA official, about the White House briefing to Democrats regarding Russian bounties offered to the Taliban.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin On The White House Briefing Regarding Russian Bounties

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Arizona Governor Rolls Back State Reopening

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Arizona's Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered bars and other businesses to shut down as new coronavirus cases surge across the state. Some health experts are calling for a new stay-at-home order.

Arizona Governor Rolls Back State Reopening

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'Villages-News' On President Trump Retweeting Video Of A Man Yelling 'White Power'

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Villages-News editor Meta Minton about the outlet's video, in which a Florida Trump supporter shouts "white power." President Trump retweeted the video Sunday.

'Villages-News' On President Trump Retweeting Video Of A Man Yelling 'White Power'

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How Palm Beach County Is Dealing With A Spike In Coronavirus Infections

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner about the county's surge in COVID-19 cases.

How Palm Beach County Is Dealing With A Spike In Coronavirus Infections

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New Internet Radio Station Helps Seniors Share Their Favorite Music

A new internet radio station called Radio Recliner has started during the coronavirus pandemic. It gives residents in senior living facilities a chance to share some of their favorite music.

New Internet Radio Station Helps Seniors Share Their Favorite Music

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Former CIA Chief Of Staff On Whether President Trump Was Briefed On Russian Bounties

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeremy Bash, a former Chief of Staff at the CIA, about reports that President Trump received briefings on alleged bounties Russia offered to the Taliban.

Former CIA Chief Of Staff On Whether President Trump Was Briefed On Russian Bounties

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Health

The Reasons Behind The Surge In Coronavirus Cases Across The Southern States

Dr. Anthony Fauci is predicting daily COVID-19 cases could hit 100,000. States that reopened early see the biggest surges, and a lack of social distancing is contributing to the spread of the virus.

The Reasons Behind The Surge In Coronavirus Cases Across The Southern States

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Judge Sets $500,000 Bond For Former Officer Who Fatally Shot Rayshard Brooks

Former Atlanta police Officer Garrett Rolfe was fired after the shooting death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks. Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office via Reuters hide caption

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Judge Sets $500,000 Bond For Former Officer Who Fatally Shot Rayshard Brooks

Garrett Rolfe is charged with felony murder in the death of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's in Atlanta. A judge agrees the former Atlanta police officer doesn't pose a flight risk.