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August 6, 2020 3:34 PM

'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

by The Associated Press

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August 6, 2020 10:41 AM

New York Attorney General moves to dissolve the NRA after fraud investigation

New York's attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.

by Tim Mak

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August 6, 2020 9:37 AM

Watch: Biden says he wouldn't stand in the way of a Trump prosecution

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he would not stand in the way of a future Justice Department pursuing criminal charges against President Trump after he leaves office.

by Barbara Sprunt

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August 6, 2020 8:31 AM

U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits

As Congress debates whether to renew supplemental unemployment benefits for people thrown out of work by the pandemic, new research shows those benefits offer a critical boost for the U.S. economy.

by Scott Horsley

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August 6, 2020 6:12 AM

Hiroshima atomic bombing raising questions 75 years later

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were said at the time to be justified as the only way to end World War II. Seventy five years later, legal experts say they would now be war crimes.

by David Welna

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August 6, 2020 4:38 AM

Twitter, Facebook remove Trump post over false claim about children and COVID-19

Both social networks said the president's false claims that children are "almost immune" from COVID-19 violated its policy on coronavirus misinformation.

by Shannon Bond

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August 6, 2020 1:00 AM

President Lyndon B. Johnson's 'We shall overcome' speech for passage of Voting Rights Act

To mark the 55th anniversary of the day President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act, hear a personal and impassioned televised speech he gave to Congress, often remembered as his "We shall overcome" speech.

by MPR News Staff

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August 5, 2020 6:36 PM

Attacking vote-by-mail was hurting Trump in Fla., experts say. So he changed course

Democrats lead Republicans in mail ballot requests in the state by 600,000, leading to pressure on the president to relent in his attack on mail voting.

by Miles Parks

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August 5, 2020 4:40 PM

Minn. congressional hopefuls stress their farm bona fides

Candidates showcased their knowledge of agriculture policy and highlighted their rural connections during a pair of FarmFest virtual forums.

by Brian Bakst

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August 5, 2020 3:28 PM

Voters weigh Omar vs. Melton-Meaux as primary approaches

As primary election day neared, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s main rival Antone Melton-Meaux reacted to a campaign finance complaint while Omar highlighted her ties to her district. Voters are divided in the most expensive primary campaign in the state.

by Mark Zdechlik

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