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People wait in line outside a testing site in Florida. The state has seen unprecedented surges in coronavirus cases in recent weeks.

Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

For the many Americans who have been protesting for racial equity and and an end to police brutality, there's a risk they've been exposed to coronavirus — and could bring the virus home to loved ones. Luckily there are smart ways to mitigate those risks.

Protesting? Here's How To Help Keep Your Family Safe From COVID-19 When You Go Home

Crowded protests carry a risk of coronavirus transmission. But for some, showing up is nonnegotiable. Here's guidance to keep loved ones safe from the risk you might bring the virus home.

In July, Yellowstone National Park saw more car traffic than it did during the same month last year.

'We Had To Get Out': Despite The Risks, Business Is Booming At National Parks

Visits to Yellowstone National Park are higher than last year as Americans look to escape their pandemic confines. Their business is welcome relief, despite worries they'll also bring coronavirus.

Bruce Pascal is an avid Hot Wheels collector who boasts a collection of more than 4,000 cars.

Why Hot Wheels are one of the most inflation-proof toys in American history

Inflation, the curse of our pocketbooks and the Federal Reserve, has hit almost every good in the U.S. But the price of a beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the sweeping anti-immigration bill on May 10, which is among the strictest in the country. It will go into effect on July 1.

Why Florida's new immigration law is troubling businesses and workers alike

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it'll do more harm than good.

Monday 5pm - Major Hurricane Milton: finetuning Florida's track, impacts

Milton has reached 175 mph maximum sustained winds as ti nears the northern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula. Florida's landfall on Wednesday

Play It Forward: Mala Sees The Space Between The Notes

In the finale of the first season of Play It Forward, Ari Shapiro speaks to dubstep pioneer Mala about minimalism, freedom and an artist he was inspired by, the late Augustus Pablo.

Rick Pitino receives a pre-game introduction at a Louisville Cardinals basketball home game in late 2015. The former coach has written a new memoir addressing the scandals that plagued his tenure at Louisville.

Shadowed By Scandals, Coach Rick Pitino Pens His 'Story'

The Hall of Fame college basketball coach, fired by the University of Louisville in 2017 following recruiting violations, addresses his career and recent headline-grabbing mistakes in a new memoir.

Doctor Says Syrian Town Is Starving For Food, Medical Care

Dozens of people have starved to death in the besieged town of Madaya, where aid workers can't manage to get food or supplies. Renee Montagne talks with Syrian American Medical Society's Ammar Ghanem.

Is The Jobs Report A 'Kick In the Gut'?

Presumed GOP nominee Mitt Romney calls the June employment report that showed 80,000 jobs created "another kick in the gut to middle class families." Host Michel Martin speaks with two of Tell Me More's regular politicos, Democrat Corey Ealons and Republican Ron Christie, about how these figures could affect the race for the White House.

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