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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
Pandemic Continues Its Toll: Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths
by Allison Aubrey
Six months ago, the coronavirus was spreading fast, and there was a lot we didn't know. Now almost 200,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the United States so far — ahead of cold and flu season.
News Brief: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies, Pandemic Roundup
With six weeks before the election, President Trump and GOP senators seem determined to confirm a Supreme Court Justice before voters cast ballots. And the U.S. COVID-19 death toll nears 200,000.
National Park In Thailand Takes Unique Action Against Litterbugs
Officials at the park are enacting revenge on those who dare to litter. You toss trash in the park, authorities will register you with the police. They will also mail your garbage back to your home.
U.S. Blocks Downloads of TikTok, WeChat, Starting Sunday
by Bobby Allyn
The Commerce Department says it will ban all U.S. business transactions with Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok. The parent company ByteDance is under pressure to sell TikTok to a U.S. company.
COVID-19 Medications Are In Development, But A True Cure Would Likely Take Years
by Richard Harris
Most drugs don't actually cure diseases. They can help ease symptoms and up the odds of survival. This will likely be true for COVID-19 drugs. A true cure would likely take years to develop.
Breonna Taylor's Mom Reflects On Settlement For Her Daughter's Wrongful Death Suit
Breonna Taylor's mother Tamika Palmer and her lawyer Lonita Baker speak with NPR's Rachel Martin about the settlement they received in the wrongful death of Taylor.
Oregon Inmates Evacuate Amid Wildfires
Oregon has evacuated more than 2,500 prison inmates due to wildfires. The experience was harrowing, families say, as inmates faced unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
Trump Administration's New Natural Gas Transportation Rule Sparks Safety Concerns
by Greg Allen
The Trump administration is now allowing liquefied natural gas to be transported by rail anywhere in the country, including major cities. Critics worry about accidents and catastrophic explosions.
Germany Reportedly Offered U.S. $1 Billion To Save Russian Pipeline
by Rob Schmitz
Germany reportedly offered to build $1 billion worth of infrastructure to import American gas if the U.S. lifts sanctions on a controversial pipeline that would carry Russian gas to Germany.