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2 High School Teachers Rap To Raise Student Morale

Two teachers at a high school in Albany, Ga., are raising student morale about virtual learning with a rap song that has gone viral.

August 20, 2020
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  • Economy

Despite Investors Preaching Diversity, Market Keeps Relying On Big Tech Stocks

S&P 500 index funds were supposed to protect investors, by putting their money in a broad array of different stocks — but much of the recent gains have come from a few Big Tech stocks.

August 20, 2020
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  • Jim Zarroli
GPB News NPR

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  • Sports

How Volleyball Player Katie Holloway Is Coping With Paralympic Games Postponement

Paralympic volleyball player Katie Holloway describes how she has been dealing with the postponement of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and how she's preparing for the rescheduled games in 2021.

August 19, 2020
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  • GPB Newsroom
The experimental antiviral drug remdesivir shortened hospital stays for seriously ill COVID-19 patients in a federally funded study. But there's not enough of the medicine to go around.

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  • Health

How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious

The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?

August 19, 2020
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  • Sydney Lupkin
PPE and medical supplies are piled up at a wing at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston. Demand for such equipment has remained high months into the pandemic.

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  • National

Yep, Masks And Protective Gear Are Still Hard To Get — Especially For Small Buyers

Just like in March, when coronavirus cases spiked for the first time, some workers and employers across the country face PPE shortages. Masks, gloves, gowns and other equipment are scarce.

August 19, 2020
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  • Joel Rose
GPB News NPR

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  • Politics

Highlights Of Day 3 Of The Democratic National Convention

Kamala Harris' acceptance speech is expected to be the highlight of the third night of the Democratic convention. Former President Barack Obama and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are set to speak, too.

August 19, 2020
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  • Asma Khalid
GPB News NPR

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  • Medical Treatments

NIH Warns Data On Effectiveness Of Convalescent Plasma In Treating COVID-19 Is Weak

The National Institutes of Health has asked the Food and Drug Administration to delay allowing the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 because the proof of its effectiveness is weak.

August 19, 2020
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  • Joe Palca
GPB News NPR

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  • Television

'It Really Just Felt Relatable': The Cultural Impact Of Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act'

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with pop culture writer Sowmya Krishnamurthy about the legacy of the Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.

August 19, 2020
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GPB News NPR

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  • Elections

What Makes Kamala Harris' Candidacy Different From Past Female VP Nominees

Kamala Harris' candidacy is different from earlier female running mates — she is the first woman of color and the first chosen by a candidate who isn't trailing in the polls.

August 19, 2020
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  • Danielle Kurtzleben
GPB News NPR

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  • Energy

How Offshore Wind Farms May Affect Fishing Industry

The offshore wind industry is poised for massive growth. But the Trump administration has echoed concerns that turbines could hurt the fishing industry.

August 19, 2020
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  • Sam Evans-Brown
GPB News NPR

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  • Health

Will Flu Be A Risk This Fall? Doctors Insist People Should Get The Flu Shot Anyway

Vaccine manufacturers have increased the production of flu shots for this season. Experts say a combination of the coronavirus and seasonal flu could be a lethal mix.

August 19, 2020
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  • Allison Aubrey
GPB News NPR

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  • Elections

North Carolina's Young Voters Could Play A Decisive Role In November Election

North Carolina is a critical piece of President Trump's path to a second term. But 4 in 10 voters in the state are under 40, and they could be a decisive roadblock for Trump's campaign.

August 19, 2020
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  • Claudia Grisales
GPB News NPR

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  • Environment

Climate Change May Lead To More Record Heat And Fires In California, Experts Warn

California is facing a searing heat wave and a growing number of wildfires — challenges only projected to get worse with climate change.

August 19, 2020
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  • Nathan Rott and
  • Kevin Stark
GPB News NPR

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  • Politics

Iraq's Prime Minister To Visit White House

A new Iraqi prime minister is visiting Washington, D.C., and expected to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss the future of U.S. troops in Iraq. It's an important visit for both countries.

August 19, 2020
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  • Jane Arraf
GPB News NPR

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  • National

South Dakota Governor Rejects Trump's Plan For Expanded Unemployment Benefits

South Dakota's governor has rejected President Trump's executive action to boost unemployment benefits. Critics say that move is shortsighted in a state where tens of thousands of remain out of work.

August 19, 2020
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  • Scott Horsley
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