
Nicole Galloway, Missouri's state auditor and Democratic candidate for governor, is challenging Republican Gov. Mike Parson, primarily on his coronavirus record. Here, Galloway addresses the media last month, while Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Quinton Lucas looks on during a news conference.
Charlie Riedel/APThe races for governor in Missouri and North Carolina may tell us if the coronavirus can make or break a state leader. Meanwhile, political strategy in Montana has tempered talk of COVID-19.
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El Paso, Texas, Gets 4th Mobile Morgue As COVID-19 Deaths Rise National News
A spike in cases recently led El Paso's county judge to impose a shelter-in-place order closing many nonessential businesses. The Texas attorney general has sued to block that order.
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In 'The Upswing,' History Holds The Keys To Moving Away From Today's Tumultuous Age National News
Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam joins with Shaylyn Romney Garrett to form the thesis that America's Gilded Age shows remarkable similarity to today — with a societal focus on "I" rather than "we."
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"Any time we express ourselves, that's a form of patriotism," says writer and artist Mo Willems. He'll lead three drawing exercises, each accompanied by a National Symphony Orchestra musician.
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In Indian Country, COVID-19 Yet Another Obstacle To Casting A Vote National News
People who live on America's 326 Indian reservations often have a harder time voting due to bad roads and lack of formal addresses. The pandemic is adding challenges.
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Trump Hints He Might Fire Fauci After Election As Coronavirus Cases Rise National News
Responding to supporters chanting "Fire Fauci!" at a rally in Florida, the president said: "Don't tell anybody, but let me wait until a little bit after the election."
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At Least 19 People Are Killed In Attack On Kabul University National News
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack by heavily armed gunmen who stormed the campus, firing on students, some of whom jumped out of windows to flee the attackers.
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Despite Strains, Small Colleges Find Advantages In Dealing With COVID-19 On Campus National News
A smaller student body and shared sense of purpose make it easier to gain compliance with university policies on things such as mask usage and social distancing.
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