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• Live Coronavirus News: World Updates
  
  A group of 34 health experts warned about the perils of new U.S. rules on virus data collection. Penn State is requiring students to sign a waiver absolving the university of liability for exposure to the virus on campus.
  New York Times.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:50:46 +0000.
• Coronavirus Live Updates
  
  A group of 34 health experts warned about the perils of new U.S. rules on virus data collection. Penn State is requiring students to sign a waiver absolving the university of liability for exposure to the virus on campus.
  New York Times.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:48:00 +0000.
• New York City Violence: Teen in critical condition after being set on fire
  
  A teenager was left in critical condition after he was set on fire inside a Bronx apartment building during a dispute with another man on Wednesday afternoon, cops said.
  Alex Taylor Tina Moore Larry Celona.  Fox News.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:39:47 GMT.
• Marine recruiter drowns in Georgia river after fitness exercise
  
  A Marine recruiter drowned during a fitness exercise in Georgia late last month, according to a report.
  Brie Stimson.  Fox News.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:23:44 GMT.
• 3 Reasons The U.S. Should Prioritize Human Rights With China
  
  The U.S. should stand at the ready to protect and preserve the Chinese people's rights, even and especially, when their government chooses not to.
  By Olivia Enos, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:18:55 -0400.
• Coronavirus is forcing many women and non-White workers to retire
  
  Nearly 12% of older female workers of color have left the U.S. labor force since March, compared to 5% of White men.
  CBS News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:19:51 -0400.
• Watch live: Biden and Harris hold first event as running mates
  
  The pair will make their debut as a ticket with remarks in Delaware on Wednesday afternoon.
  CBS News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:19:00 -0400.
• Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases
  
  In Texas, new Covid-19 cases have fallen by 10% to an average of 7,381 a day from 8,203 two weeks ago, but testing is down by 53% over the same time.
  CNBC.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:13:35 GMT.
• Litman: Michael Flynn's latest day in court adds up to a probable win for Trump, partisanship and corruption
  
  The likely bottom line of the Flynn saga: The man who compromised U.S. national security, and then lied about it, will walk.
  Yahoo.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:02:42 -0400.
• Census 2020: From what it is to why it's important, here's what you need to know
  
  Do I have to fill out the census? Will there be a citizenship question? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the 2020 U.S. census.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:10:42 +0000.
• QAnon GOP Primary Winner Hit With Defamation Lawsuit For Rayshard Brooks Comments
  
  Marjorie Taylor Greene just won the Republican primary election and could become the first U.S. lawmaker who openly supports the QAnon conspiracy theory.
  By Jemima Mcevoy, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:48:11 -0400.
• Report seeks closer look at Jets owner's conduct
  
  Jets owner Woody Johnson denies a report that he used inappropriate or insensitive remarks in his role as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.
  ESPN.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:26:36 EST.
• Moderna Up on $1.5B Federal Funding for Coronavirus Vaccine
  
  Moderna (MRNA) inks a deal with the U.S. government for supplying 100 million doses of mRNA-1273, its vaccine against COVID-19. Shares rise in pre-market trading.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:51:00 GMT.
• Gold prices increase as U.S. economy struggles amid pandemic
  
  The precious metal is worth more than $2,000/ounce right now. Before you go to sell, consider these crucial tips.
  Jeff Ehling.  ABC News.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:42:37 +0000.
• TC Energy (TRP) Meets on Q2 Earnings, Sees No Coronavirus Impact
  
  TC Energy's (TRP) Q2 earnings of 67 cents slide from the year-ago figure of 75 cents due to low-key performances at the U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines, Liquids Pipelines and Power and Storage segments.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:35:00 GMT.

U.S. News Services

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• Washington Post - a Washington, DC-based newspaper.
• Los Angeles Times - a Los Angeles-based newspaper.
• Chicago Tribune - a Chicago, Illinois-based newspaper.
• Wall Street Journal - an NYC-based business newspaper.

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