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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
CDC Urges States To Be Ready For COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks states to prepare to distribute a coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Ali Khan, a former CDC official.
White House Responds To Ex-DHS Official's Comments On Domestic Terrorism
The White House said Elizabeth Neumann sounds like a "disgruntled employee." Neumann, a former Homeland Security official, charges the White House has not addressed the threat of domestic extremism.
2 Months Out From The Election, Presidential Campaigns Hit The Trail
by Tamara Keith
Joe Biden goes to Kenosha, Wis., Thursday, while President Trump goes to Latrobe, Pa. That's as new fundraising figures provide an indication of big ad spending to come.
After Italians Endured Harsh Lockdowns, COVID-19 Cases Spike Again
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italy dramatically reduced its coronavirus cases after its early days as the epicenter of the pandemic. It is, however, seeing a resurgence of the virus as businesses, including discos, reopen.
Can Joe Biden Win In Red Western Pennsylvania?
In 2016, Donald Trump trounced Hillary Clinton in that area of the state which used to be a Democratic stronghold. NPR's Noel King talks to George Rattay of the Fayette County Democratic Party.
Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent, Merkel Says
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the prominent Russian opposition leader was poisoned with a chemical nerve agent previously used by Russian agents, and says Moscow has some explaining to do.
Daniel Prude's Death Ruled A Homicide. He Was Restrained By Police
There's outraged over the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y., which happened in March. Body camera footage from his encounter with police was released Wednesday.
Parrot's Rendition Of Beyonce's 'If I Were A Boy' Goes Viral
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park posted a video to Facebook of Chico — a 9-year-old yellow-crowned Amazon parrot — breaking into song for a crowd. He can also do Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.
Famed New York Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Dies At 75
Seaver, a baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, became a household name after helping carry the Mets to their "improbable" 1969 World Series Championship. He died of complications of dementia and COVID-19.
Ridley Scott Directs New HBO Max Series 'Raised By Wolves'
The show is about a pair of androids who raise a group of children on a barren, distant world after Earth is destroyed by religious war. Our TV critic says the show is inspired and a little flawed.
Legendary Sports Broadcaster Vin Scully Makes Social Media Debut
At the age of 92, baseball broadcasting legend Vin Scully has taken to social media. He posted his first video on Twitter and Instagram Wednesday. Scully plans a Facebook page and a YouTube channel.