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Special Edition: Trump “looking at” unproven treatment pushed by MyPillow CEO; Democratic national convention kicks off tonight across four cities with hundreds of live video feeds; Former Trump official to endorse Joe Biden; Trump rails against universal mail in ballots; Aug 17, 2020

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FDA grants emergency authorization for COVID-19 saliva test; CDC says virus rates in children are “steadily increasing”; Researchers struggling to recruit minorities for vaccine clinical trials; Los Angeles schools announce massive testing plan to get kids back in classrooms; COVID-19 deaths in U.S. top 170,000, nearly 5.5 million cases; Georgia college kids throw packed party, spark outbreak concerns; UNC Chapel Hill switches to remote classes after cases rise;

Former Trump official: what I saw was “terrifying”; Michelle Obama, Sen. Sanders to speak at say one of DNC; DNC day one speakers focusing on sending a message of unity; Michelle Obama headlines first night of democratic convention; “I know Joe”: preview of Michelle Obama’s speech tonight;

New CNN poll: race tightens ahead of democratic convention; CNN poll: Biden’s lead over Trump shrinks as enthusiasm grows; New CNN poll shows dead heat in key battleground states; CNN poll: Biden has 4 point lead over President Trump; Atlanta mayor discusses upcoming convention speech;

Pelosi calls for house to return from recess for postal service vote; Postmaster general agrees to testify before congress; Speaker Pelosi to seek $@5 billion for post office USPS funding; WH chief of staff: mail sorting machines won’t be removed; Trump false suggests ballot drop boxes could lead to voter fraud; Post office says it will stop removing collection boxes until after election; Trump asks why post office hearing is during RNC and not DNC

U.S. intelligence indicates Iran paid bounties to Taliban for targeting American troops in Afghanistan; Trump kicks off multi-day campaign trip to counter DNC; WH announces plans to drill in arctic national wildlife refuge; Trump may hold memorial service for his brother at the WH; South Korea orders thousands of church members tested after outbreak; New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern delays election by 4 weeks over COVID-19; Trump approves emergency declaration for Iowa Derecho; California ravaged by wildfires and record heat wave

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Infectious disease expert: We need another lockdown; One-on-one with Trump’s testing Czar; Trump promotes baseless birther lie about Kamala Harris; Obama: Trump trying to “actively kneecap” the Postal Service; Aug 14, 2020

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At least 230 cases reported from schools; California first state to report 600,000; CDC: Death toll may reach 200K in three weeks; WH COVID-19 adviser claims “young people are not at serious risk” as cases among children increase by 90”; WH testing Czar: “Don’t get hung up on the number” of tests; Testing Chief: Appropriate to do about 800,000 daily tests, experts say U.S. should be doing 4-5 million tests daily; WH testing Czar: Government has done everything it can on testing; Trump to visit three swing states in biggest campaign push since June; Trump congratulates QAnon supporter on GA GOP primary win; Trump visits brother hospitalized in New York; Biden releases coronavirus ads after calling for mask mandate; Poll: 74% of Americans support national mask mandate; Post office warns govs some ballots may not be delivered in time; Trump admits he’s blocking postal funding to stop mail-in votes; Postal Service watchdog to investigate new changes made by agency’s leader, possible ethics conflicts; Russia says U.S. rejected its offer to help with vaccine; Russia claims U.S. companies are interested in its vaccine;

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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris call for nationwide mask mandate; Trump says he’s against funding Post Office because money will be used for mail-in voting; Facebook cybersecurity chief on misinformation crackdown; Some AZ Republicans organize to defeat Trump in November; Aug 13, 2020

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Over 2,000 students, teachers, staff quarantined as schools reopen; CDC Director warns of “worst fall” in history; Fauci calls the upticks in positive tests “disturbing”; Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, & Oklahoma report positive cases for teachers, students & athletes; CDC Survey: COVID-19 has had a “broad impact” on mental health; Trump ties Postal Service funding to mail-in voting, says “they just can’t have it”; Biden: “Pure Trump” to link Postal Service funding to mail-in voting; Trump rails against FBI Director, pressures AG Barr to prove Obama admin spied on him; Trump calls Biden’s new VP pick a “madwoman” and “angry”; Jared Kushner confirms he met with Kanye West in CO., says they had “general discussion” about policy; Israel, UAE agree to establish formal diplomatic ties; Netanyahu: Annexation “not removed from the table”; Palestine liberation organization rejects UAE, Israel agreement; Facebook rolls out new tools to fight misinformation as Trump uses site to spread lies about mail-in voting; Doctors baffled by COVID “long haulers” who experience symptoms months after diagnosis; Months after diagnosis, COVID patients still has blood clots, seizures, tremors, memory loss; AZ Republican: I’m voting for Biden because I’m “disgusted”; Jobless claims dip below 1 million for first time since March;

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Sources: Biden long believed Harris was strongest choice; Trump reverts to stereotypes as campaign struggles to respond to Harris; Biden, Harris appear together for first time as running mates Aug 12, 2020

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Source: in interview, Harris spoke at length about her relationship with Biden’s late son Beau; Beau Biden bonded Kamala Harris with Joe; Biden says Harris’ friendship with Beau helped guide his decision

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Breaking News: Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate Aug 11, 2020

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Biden, Harris to appear for first time as running mates tomorrow;

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The U.S. death toll in the last 10 days more than most nations during the entire pandemic; WH fights back against GOP criticism of Trump’s executive actions; Duke study tests effectiveness of 14 different masks; How Pentagon officials “fooled” Trump into keeping troops in Syria; Chicago in disarray after a night of shootings, looting, & destruction; Aug 10, 2020

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Report: 97,000 children infected in last 2 weeks of July; Surge in positive child cases as school open doors across U.S.; GA school in viral photo temporarily closes after 9 test positive; GA lawmaker sets up whistleblower email for people to report issues in schools; Texas positivity rate hits record high at 20%; Reports: top college conferences weigh canceling football season; Experts: “no way” Moderna vaccine will be ready by Nov election; Report: U.S. among worst performing countries handling COVID-19;

GOP’s Sasse calls Trump’s executive orders “unconstitutional slop”; Trump says top democrats reached out for negotiations, Schumer & Pelosi say there’s been no contact since Friday; Trump: convention speech will be at WH or Gettysburg; NYT: WH inquired about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore; Trump claims WH never asked about adding his face to Mount Rushmore but says it’s a “good idea”;

Study: neck gaiters less effective than not wearing mask; Study: bandanas and knit masks do not offer much protection; Osterholm & Kashkari: we need another lockdown; Should the U.S. go into a second lockdown?;

Intel officials feared Russia was trying to “recruit” Trump; Top U.S. official: Russia attempting 2020 election interference; Concerns mount over mail-in ballots ahead of election; Postal worker: “we’re not providing the service that we provided” before Trump appointee took charge; Post office under scrutiny over cost cutting measures; Biden expected to name his running mate this week; Biden campaign pushes back against sexist allegations leveled at possible VP picks;

Major U.S. cities continue to see uptick in violence & crime, some seek federal assistance; Over 100 arrested, at least 13 officers injured in Chicago as looters wreak havoc across downtown; Chicago police increase presence amid rising tensions & violence; New video captures moment blast decimated Beirut port;

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160K U.S. deaths, with at least 130K more projected this year; Intel Officials: Russia, China & Iran trying to interfere election; No deal between WH, Dems on new economic relief bill; Bill Gates: Climate crisis will inflict similar loss of life, economic damages as COVID-19; Aug 07, 2020

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New data shows 64% of cases are ages 25-64; Hospitals prepare as 250K expected in SD for motorcycle rally; COVID-19 testing declining in at least 29 states; Intel Officials: Russia spreading false info about Biden while China & Iran are attempting to damage Trump; Trump seizes on Biden’s comments on black and Latino diversity; Biden seeks to clarify comment that Latinos are diverse “unlike the African American community”; U.S. adds 1.8M jobs in July, unemployment falls to 10.2%; Cuomo: All NY school districts are authorized to open; Trump pushes for school reopenings, as the W.H.O. says the pandemic is skewing younger; At least 7.1 million students in the U.S. starting school fully online; AZ facing influx of thousands of students, tourists; Data shows stricter measures in AZ are working, but experts warn the state is not in the clear; AZ gov credits masks & distancing for declining cases; Woman still battling virus side effects after 140+ days; Michelle Obama says she’s doing “just fine” after opening up about low grade depression; Study: 1 in 3 Americans suffering from anxiety or depression; World confronts two deadly global crises; Experts warn of anti-science bias amid two crises; Postal Service head says election mail will not be slowed down despite Trump’s claims of delays; Dems want investigation into Postal Service before election;

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New model: U.S. death toll could reach nearly 300,000 by December; Ohio governor speaks after positive COVID-19 test; Some Senators leave town with no relief deal for struggling Americans; What’s driving Biden’s running mate decision; Aug 06, 2020

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Trump falsely says kids are “almost immune” to COVID-19; Trump claims virus will “go away”, Fauci says it won’t ever disappear; Trump claims Biden, a devout catholic, wants to “hurt god”; FDA commissioner denies political pressure over COVID-19 vaccine; Trump “optimistic” a vaccine would be ready by election while White House medical experts predict early 2021; WH, Dems “trillion of dollars” apart on stimulus deal; Another 1.2 million Americans file for unemployment benefits; Grocery store prices spike as more Americans are stuck at home and processing plants are forced to close; Ohio GOP gov tests positive ahead of meeting with Trump; State department lifts global “do not travel” advisory; Germany sees 1,000 new cases in a day for first time in 2+ months; Germany requiring tests for travelers from high-risk places; TSA to install plastic shields at airport security checkpoints; Delta CEO warns of “long and somewhat choppy” recovery; Biden could announce his running mate any day now; Kamala Harris, Karen Bass & Susan Rice among top contenders;

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Fauci: state of testing in the U.S. “unacceptable, period”; Partisan fight over stimulus bill leaves millions of Americans in limbo, struggling; Georgia 2nd grader tests positive after first day of school Aug 05, 2020

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N.I.H. announces two new trials for antibody treatments; Without proof, Trump claims mail-in voting would be a “disaster,” then moments later, endorses Arizona mail-in voting; Families struggle to pay bills without $600 unemployment boost; Several people in Mississippi school district test positive after return to class; 100+ kids quarantined; Nurse saves her newborns at hospital near blast site; Lebanese officials: 2000+ tons of ammonium nitrate caused blast; Def Sec: most believe Beirut blast was an accident, after Trump suggests it was a bomb attack

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Trump on COVID-19 death toll: “It is what it is”; Health Minister: At least 50 dead, 2,750+ injured in Beirut blast; Trump: Virus “under control as much as you can control it”; Sources: WH, top Dems nowhere near deal on stimulus bill; Aug 04, 2020

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Dr. Fauci: New community spread outbreaks are “insidious”; Trump defends holding Tulsa rally by touting TV ratings; Trump falsely claims virus “under control” as death toll climbs; Study: Need comprehensive testing & tracing to reopen schools; “It is what it is”: Trump responds to 156,000+ Americans dying of virus; Trump makes false claims about U.S. testing, death rates; National Sec adviser at WH after recovering from COVID; Lebanese Red Cross makes urgent call for blood donations; Lebanese official blames “confiscated high explosive material” for blast injuring hundreds in Beirut; The testing crisis: what 20 experts say they need from fed govt; Trump testing Czar: “Tell me one thing we should be doing”; 20 experts to CNN: More supplies & support; Lab official: We need support at the federal level for testing; The consensus from 20 experts: Trump administration is not doing enough to increase testing capacity; Trump falsely claims there is too much testing; Voters cast primary ballots in 5 states, all offer mail-in-voting due to pandemic; Trump contradicts himself, encourages Floridians to vote by mail; Trump claims without evidence mail-in voting is plagued by fraud; Trump downplays John Lewis’ legacy, complains Lewis “didn’t come to my inauguration”; Vulnerable GOP lawmaker: If we can’t get a deal, “we have failed the American people”; 100M+ at risk for flooding, damaging winds as Isaias moves north;

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