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Afghan Taliban militants and villagers celebrate the U.S. peace deal Monday in the Alingar district of Laghman Province. The group resumed offensive operations against Afghan security forces this week, ending a partial truce.

Despite Bloody Week In Afghanistan, U.S. Pushes Taliban Peace Talks Forward

3:27pm March 06, 2020

by David Welna

Afghanistan's president is resisting a promised prisoner swap, the Taliban has resumed attacks, but U.S. officials are pushing both sides to sit down for a political settlement to end the war.

Emergency medical technician Justine Berry with Susquehanna Township EMS in Harrisburg, Pa., cleans an ambulance with antimicrobial wipes after a patient has been removed. EMS directors say more cleaning supplies and protective equipment will be vital if

First Responders Are 'Trying To Stay Ahead' Of Coronavirus

2:58pm March 06, 2020

Emergency service workers on the frontlines of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak are learning as they go how to keep their communities — and themselves — safe.

President Donald Trump speaks with a Putnam County rescue worker as he tours the damage left by the tornadoes in Cookeville, Tenn.

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'We Love Them': Trump Tours And Consoles Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee

2:34pm March 06, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

At least 24 people died and dozens more were injured in the storms across the state earlier this week. On Friday, the president visited some of the hardest-hit areas with a message of hope.

Vice President Pence Visits Washington State Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

2:14pm March 06, 2020

by Austin Jenkins

Vice President Mike Pence travels to Pierce County, Wash., to access the status of the coronavirus in the state.

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Online learning during coronavirus crisis.

6 Ways Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus

11:07am March 06, 2020

by Anya Kamenetz

From online classes to warnings against xenophobia — and at least one "COVID-cat" — here's how schools are coping with the global health crisis.

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Genealogy Websites Help To Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics

10:18am March 06, 2020

by Kate Payne

An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in.

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Federal Authorities Grapple With Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kits

10:18am March 06, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

The coronavirus is spreading across the U.S. Testing for the virus is a big concern after Vice President Pence admitted that the U.S. does not have enough tests to meet demand.

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Respirators Key To Coronavirus Battle But They Must Be Worn Correctly

10:18am March 06, 2020

by Joe Palca

A respirator is a central piece of protective gear vital for keeping health care workers healthy — but wearing one incorrectly can put the wearer at risk.

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Encore: James Clyburn's Rise To Popular South Carolina Democrat

5:04am March 06, 2020

Rep. James Clyburn's recent endorsement helped propel Joe Biden to victories in South Carolina and on Super Tuesday. At StoryCorps in 2007, Cyburn and his granddaughter talk about success and failure.

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Hard-Hit Tennessee Communities Work To Recover From Tornadoes

5:04am March 06, 2020

Cookesville is one community that saw major damage when tornadoes hit central Tennessee. Cookesville and surrounding Putnam County were hit by a tornado that delivered winds up to 175 miles per hour.