H.J. Mai
Stories
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Politics
White House Press Aide TJ Ducklo Resigns Over Threats Against Reporter
The White House deputy press secretary resigned Saturday, a day after he was suspended for threatening and harassing a journalist who was pursuing a story on his relationship with another reporter.
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Elections
As Election Nears, A Look At What Motivates Some Wisconsin Voters
With just days left until Nov. 3, NPR explores what's on the minds of some voters from this swing state. For a dairy farmer, it's his farm. For others in Milwaukee, it's driving Black voter turnout.
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Health
Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football
The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.
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Health
Sweden Records Largest GDP Drop Since 1980, But Outperforms Many Other EU Countries
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on Sweden's economy. Despite the country's relaxed response to the virus, its gross domestic product recorded the largest quarterly drop in modern history.
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Business
U.S. Airlines Add Flights As Demand Increases, But Recovery Will Take Years
Ahead of the summer travel season, several U.S. airlines are expanding their flight schedules. But a complete recovery from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic could take years.
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Health
Stockholm Won't Reach Herd Immunity In May, Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Says
Sweden's controversial strategy has become a rallying cry of anti-lockdown protesters in the U.S. But not even the official behind the country's coronavirus approach is sure it was the right call.
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Health
Germany, France Propose $543 Billion EU Coronavirus Recovery Fund
The plan is to raise the money through EU-backed bonds and help the hardest-hit industries and regions. The issue of burden sharing remains controversial among several of the bloc's member states.
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Sports
'Better Than No Football At All': Germany's Bundesliga Restarts Season
It became the first top international soccer league to resume after suspending play due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the decision to continue the tournament without fans remains controversial.
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Health
NFL Commissioner Gives Up His $40 Million Salary And Will Cut League Employees' Pay
The news of Roger Goodell's pay cut came as an internal league memo announced executive salary reductions and furloughs of league employees. He said coronavirus-control disruptions are to blame.
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World
Stockholm Expected To Reach Herd Immunity In May, Swedish Ambassador Says
Sweden has employed a controversial coronavirus response strategy of imposing only limited restrictions. The country's ambassador to the U.S. says the approach is having success.