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Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike for a 2nd day
by Andrea Hsu
Dockworkers are demanding 77% in raises, among other things. Their union says they'll remain on strike until their demands are met.
News Brief: Reopening Setback, Rules For International Students, South China Sea
COVID-19 surge forces California to slow reopening. U.S. court hearing may decide the fate of more than a million international students. And, South China Sea becomes a dangerous military flashpoint.
Ohio Maternity Ward Experiences A Unique Day On July 3
The Mansfield News Journal reports that three sisters all gave birth on the same day within 4.5 hours of each other — with the help of the same doctor. The odds of this happening: 1 in 50 million.
Absentee Landlords Interfere With Farmers Protecting Water, Soil
by Dan Charles
Some major environmental problems in the U.S. stem from using vast tracts of land to grow agricultural crops. But farmers are often limited to reduce that damage because they don't own the land.
Bollywood Star, Big B As He's Known, Contracts Coronavirus
by Lauren Frayer
Temples in India are offering special prayers for Bollywood's most famous actor Amitabh Bachchan. The 77-year-old is hospitalized in Mumbai with COVID-19.
Washington NFL Team To Drop Name And Logo
by Tom Goldman
Washington's NFL team has announced they're retiring their controversial name and logo following a review.
China Bans U.S. Lawmakers From Entering The Country
by Emily Feng
China banned Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz as well as administration officials from entering China in response to U.S. actions in response to the country's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spotlights Problems With Online Learning
How can schools ensure that students have what they need for ongoing remote learning? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Nicol Turner Lee, who studies digital divides in education.
No Arrests Or Charges So Far In Breonna Taylor's Shooting Death
by Amina Elahi
Monday marks four months since Louisville police burst into Breonna Taylor's home and shot and killed her. Many questions remain as residents wait for the various investigations to conclude.
Florida Leads U.S. COVID-19 Cases; Social Distancing, Mask Use Urged
by Allison Aubrey
As COVID-19 cases surge and deaths rise, experts say everyone must be compliant with guidelines to slow the spread. And as widespread testing increases, there's a longer wait to get results.