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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
Americana Singer Amy Helm Offers Curbside Delivery Of Songs
by Karen Michel
Amy Helm, an acclaimed Americana singer and the daughter of famed drummer and singer Levon Helm of The Band, has decided during the lockdown to do a kind of curbside delivery of her own — songs.
How Mutations In The Coronavirus May Affect Development Of A Vaccine
by Jon Hamilton
Researchers around the world are tracking the mutations in the coronavirus as it reproduces and spreads to ensure changes in the virus do not affect the development of the vaccine.
Cities Across The U.S. Face A Spike In Fireworks Use Unrelated To July 4
by Eli Newman (WDET)
Cities across the country are experiencing nightly explosions and noise at levels rarely seen before — this summer, fireworks are not just for July Fourth.
CDC Says Real Coronavirus Cases Number Might Be Much Higher Than The Official One
by Richard Harris
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges that the real number of the coronavirus cases might be 10 times the official count and says pregnant women have added risks.
What It Is Like To Be A Young Black Doctor
by Yuki Noguchi
Young Black doctors say they hope to change the lack of medical access in their communities. But many also say the training system itself perpetuates a sense of alienation from the medical profession.
Texas Halts Reopening Plans As Coronavirus Cases Surge
by Bonnie Petrie
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday the state is pausing any further plans to reopen. It comes after a spike in the coronavirus cases and with some hospital systems strained by the surge.
Disney To Reopen Parks In Florida Despite A Spike In Coronavirus Cases
by Greg Allen
Disney is planning to reopen its parks in Florida despite a spike in the coronavirus cases in the state. At the same time, it is delaying reopening Disneyland in California.
Internet Faces A Wave Of New Wholesome Frog Content
Frogs have had a long history as memes online, but over the past several months, a wave of frog euphoria across multiple platforms has featured cute wholesome content.
Massive Cloud Of Dust Is Moving From The Sahara Desert To North America
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia about a massive dust cloud moving from the Sahara desert to North America, causing low visibility and health risks.