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August 25, 2020 11:58 AM

Postal Service slowdowns cause dangerous delays in medication delivery

Mail-order prescriptions are another victim of recent changes to post office operations around the country. For some people, getting your mail on time could be a matter of life or death.

by Paige Pfleger

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August 25, 2020 9:21 AM

‘People are anxious’: Melania Trump takes on pandemic, racial protests

First lady Melania Trump headlines the second day of the Republican National Convention. Also speaking Tuesday: Mike Pompeo and Rand Paul.

by NPR Staff

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August 25, 2020 6:22 AM

Fact check: Trump, GOP distort on health care, vote fraud

President Donald Trump made a dizzying array of misleading claims about voting fraud and health care as fellow Republicans opened their convention with speeches distorting the agenda of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2020 10:10 PM

Liberty University doubles down after Falwell denies reports of his resignation

Jerry Falwell Jr., has officially resigned as president of Liberty University, according to a university source. In an interview with Virginia Business, he contradicts the university official.

by Sarah McCammon

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August 24, 2020 4:24 PM

GOP senators air grievances in job review for MPCA leader

Senate Republicans aired grievances as they reviewed the job performance of Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop. She's the latest cabinet member to face tough questions and potential removal amid disputes between Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and the Senate GOP majority.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2020 2:22 PM

TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban

The White House has targeted the Chinese-owned app with an executive order that would effectively ban it from operating in the U.S. Lawyers for TikTok say the president's action is unconstitutional.

by Bobby Allyn

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August 24, 2020 12:45 PM

Minn. Trump supporters say they trust him on the economy

As Republicans gather remotely for the first night of their national convention, we checked back with some Minnesotans who voted for Trump four years ago to see how they think he's done as president.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 24, 2020 8:06 AM

Republican convention takeaways: All Trump, all the time

There was little mention of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 175,000 Americans and imperiled Trump's presidency. Republicans did try to make the case that Trump and the party have done a lot to help minorities.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2020 8:00 AM

Postmaster general defends his actions in acrimonious marathon House hearing

The Trump ally and longtime Republican megadonor has been called to testify regarding cost-cutting measures that Democrats say would jeopardize Americans' ability to vote by mail.

by Alana Wise

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August 24, 2020 4:57 AM

Kellyanne Conway to leave White House job, citing family concerns

Conway, who is married to conservative lawyer George T. Conway III, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, said the couple "disagree about plenty," but "are united on what matters most: the kids."

by Scott Neuman

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