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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest To Be Held Without Audience Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As Independence Day nears, Americans are preparing to celebrate July 4th a little differently. Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs has already changed how it will hold its annual eating competition.
North Korea Destroys Liaison Office It Shared With South Korea
by Anthony Kuhn
The destruction appears to signal that after two years of diplomacy and summits involving the two Koreas and the U.S., it's back to a period of confrontation and provocations.
Senate Judiciary Committee Takes Up Calls For Police Reform
NPR's Noel King asks Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about whether he thinks there is common ground that could lead to substantial changes to America's policing system.
High Court: Ban On Sex Discrimination Applies To LGBTQ Employees
by Jeff Brady
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of workplace protections for the LGBTQ community. The decision said they're covered under civil rights legislation that bans discrimination on the basis of sex.
Cows' Antibodies May Help Humans During Coronavirus Crisis
by Joe Palca
A South Dakota biotech company is using cows to create antibodies that could then be used for disease prevention or treatment. The cows have been given the genes to make a human-like immune system.
Trump To Sign An Executive Order On Police Reform
by Franco Ordoñez
The plan follows the death of George Floyd — a black man killed last month in police custody — which sparked international unrest regarding U.S. law enforcement's treatment of black people.
Los Angeles Museum Switches Focus To Life During Coronavirus Crisis
The Autry Museum of the American West is creating a first rendering of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum has been assembling a digital collage of life under quarantine.
Trump Confirms He Plans To Move Some Troops Out Of Germany
President Trump said Monday that U.S. troop deployment in Germany will drop significantly because Germany is "delinquent in their payments to NATO." What are the implications of this threat?
Children Recite Abraham Lincoln's 'House Divided'
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., annually holds the Lincoln Oratory Festival. Students from Sela Public Charter School performed "House Divided" on stage earlier this year.