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President Trump holds briefing on coronavirus testing | USA TODAY

President Trump holds briefing on coronavirus testing | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump holds a press briefing on COVID-19 testing from the Rose Garden. RELATED: White House addresses coronavirus cases among West Wing staff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ3U5aHCdq8&t=82s There were nearly 80,000 deaths and more than 1.3 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. early Monday, according to the John Hopkins University data dashboard. Worldwide, the virus has killed more than 282,000 people …

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Joe Biden calls for unity in first address as President-elect | USA TODAY

Joe Biden calls for unity in first address as President-elect | USA TODAY

In first address since securing the presidency, Joe Biden called for unity between all Americans. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OoyfE7L8nw President-elect Joe Biden delivered a celebratory message but also a message of healing for the nation in his first remarks Saturday following a bitter and divisive battle for the presidency. “America has always been shaped by inflections points, by moments in time we’ve …

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President Trump holds coronavirus press briefing – August 4 | USA TODAY

President Trump holds coronavirus press briefing – August 4 | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump said his administration has done an “incredible” job handling the coronavirus pandemic, and despite rising deaths, the outbreak is “under control” in a wide-ranging and contentious interview that aired on HBO Monday night. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7ks62Jtvn0 Axios national political correspondent Jonathan Swan began the interview by asking Trump if his sometimes “wishful thinking” and “salesmanship” were suitable during …

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Wisconsin police shooting: Black man in serious condition, protests erupt after shooting | USA TODAY

Wisconsin police shooting: Black man in serious condition, protests erupt after shooting | USA TODAY

Jacob Blake was shot by Wisconsin police responding to a domestic incident, according to the Kenosha Police Department. RELATED: Woman frantically searches for animals as LNU Lightning Complex Fire engulfs ranch https://youtu.be/xD5aOAmitgk » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2IMPbAh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, …

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds his daily briefing on pandemic response in New York | USA TODAY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds his daily briefing on pandemic response in New York | USA TODAY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo provides updates at his daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in New York. RELATED: Kids share how they’re coping during COVID-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4x-opdm6sY&t=71s In New York state, where almost 30,000 people have died, Long Island began reopening Wednesday, leaving New York City as the only area remaining essentially locked down. In California, barbershops and hair salons are being …

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President Trump: Some police who shoot unarmed suspects 'choke' like golfers | USA TODAY

President Trump: Some police who shoot unarmed suspects 'choke' like golfers | USA TODAY

President Trump said some police officers who shoot unarmed suspects ‘choke’ like golfers. RELATED: Trump’s full RNC acceptance speech https://youtu.be/Bwffz-fR1uI While discussing the shooting of Jacob Blake on ‘The Ingraham Angle,’ President Trump said some police officers who shoot unarmed suspects ‘choke.’ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2WPdiBx …

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Joe Biden and Jill Biden visit Kenosha | USA TODAY

Joe Biden and Jill Biden visit Kenosha | USA TODAY

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will travel Thursday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, a city thrust into the national spotlight after a police shooting of a Black man triggered a wave of violent unrest that has become the latest flashpoint on racial injustice and public safety ahead of the 2020 election. RELATED: Women of the Century: Rita Moreno says no one paved …

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Susan Page, moderator of the 2020 VP Debate, talks about her role in her own words | USA TODAY

Susan Page, moderator of the 2020 VP Debate, talks about her role in her own words | USA TODAY

Vice presidential debate moderator and USA TODAY Washington Bureau chief Susan Page explains her “Thank you, Vice President Pence” approach, takeaways. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA TODAY, is the first print journalist to solo-moderate a presidential debate. Here’s how she prepared. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more …

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Joe Biden defends son Hunter at final presidential debate, amid Giuliani allegations | USA TODAY

Joe Biden defends son Hunter at final presidential debate, amid Giuliani allegations | USA TODAY

Joe Biden defends son Hunter Biden during final presidential debate. RELATED: Watch the full final debate between Trump and Biden here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pISvjWDv9Nc&t=61s&ab_channel=USATODAY Joe Biden said “not one single, solitary thing was out of line” with his and his son Hunter Biden’s dealings with Ukraine. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA …

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Biden: 'We're on track to win this election' | USA TODAY

Biden: 'We're on track to win this election' | USA TODAY

Joe Biden speaks to supporters: ‘We believe we’re on track to win this election’ RELATED: Nancy Pelosi delivers speech as she projects Democrats will take House https://youtu.be/Zhkdl7_nlqc Former Vice President Joe Biden addresses an outdoor crowd in Delaware as votes from across the country are being counted. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other …

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before Senate | USA TODAY

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before Senate | USA TODAY

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, amid increasing scrutiny of changes at the agency that Democrats worry may hinder the elections in November. RELATED: https://youtu.be/uBJabgcHP3Q The USPS has been criticized recently for operational changes and cuts to service that lawmakers say cast doubt on its ability to handle a surge of mail-in …

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Dr. Fauci testifies before House Energy and Commerce Committee | USA TODAY

Dr. Fauci testifies before House Energy and Commerce Committee | USA TODAY

Dr. Anthony Fauci is among those scheduled to testify before House lawmakers on Tuesday about the Trump administration’s coronavirus response, a hearing that comes as states working to reopen their economies have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NgH78K3uMs Fauci, the top infectious-disease expert at the National Institutes of Health will appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. …

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Sailor with 'heart of gold' surprises grandma | Humankind

Sailor with 'heart of gold' surprises grandma | Humankind

She almost missed this surprise for a trip to Costco! 🛒 RELATED » Soldier serves up Thanksgiving day surprises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr2lVhppVuc Ashton Weeks, a Navy Seabee, hadn’t seen his family in six months. When he came home to Arizona, his mom had to work hard to pull off the surprise! Do you have a Militarykind moment you want to submit to …

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Donald Trump Jr. calls out Biden at RNC | USA TODAY

Donald Trump Jr. calls out Biden at RNC | USA TODAY

Donald Trump Jr. takes the stage and delivers a forceful rebuttal to the Democratic message from last week. RELATED: Republicans spend much of the first day at the RNC defending Trump’s coronavirus response. https://bit.ly/31qSFAE As one of the last speakers of the first night of the Republican National Convention, the eldest son of Rpesdietn Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. spoke …

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