Laurel Wamsley
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National
Supreme Court Rules That About Half Of Oklahoma Is Indian Land
"Today we are asked whether the land these treaties promised remains an Indian reservation. ... Because Congress has not said otherwise, we hold the government to its word," wrote Justice Gorsuch.
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National
NYC Begins Painting Black Lives Matter Mural In Front Of Trump Tower
President Trump derided the mural plan last week, saying it would be "denigrating this luxury Avenue" and antagonize the city's police as "a symbol of hate."
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Politics
Vindman, Key Impeachment Witness, Retires Over 'Bullying, Intimidation' By Trump
Vindman is retiring "after it has been made clear that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited," his lawyer said Wednesday.
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National
Florida Orders Schools To Reopen In The Fall For In-Person Instruction
The state's largest teachers union says educators want schools to reopen, but the plan lacks detail on safety measures. "There's a lot of angst from teachers across the state," a union official says.
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National
Survey: 3% Of Americans Moved Due To The Pandemic
Among the young, the numbers shot up: 9% of adults 18-29 have moved due to the coronavirus. Some people moved to avoid catching the virus, while others were forced by the closing of college campuses.
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Politics
'Sigh Of Relief' Or 'Slippery Slope': Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling
"I couldn't believe it," says one DACA recipient. "The writing on the wall was that we were all going to be mourning and not celebrating today." Immigration opponents are blasting the decision.
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National
As Texas Coronavirus Cases Reach New High, Gov. Abbott Plays Down The Numbers
Mayors from the state's largest cities have asked Abbott to give them the authority to require face masks amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.
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National
Fired Florida Data Scientist Launches A Coronavirus Dashboard Of Her Own
Rebekah Jones says she was fired after refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Her new portal is a reflection of how contentious coronavirus data has become amid battles over the states' reopening.
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National
United Airlines Adds A Step To Check-In: Stating You Don't Have COVID-19 Symptoms
Travelers must review the checklist when checking in online or at the airport and confirm — similar to how passengers must affirm they're not bringing explosives or banned materials on board.
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Health
Should I Get Tested For Coronavirus Just For The Heck Of It?
Access to tests has improved significantly, and in some places, people can now get tested without having to show any symptoms. We asked experts how much you can really learn from the result.