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Air pollution down in the U.S. but still hurts marginalized communities most

By Jonathan Colmer, Jay Shimshack, The Conversation

A new study shows that while fine particle air pollution has declined nationwide over the past 40 years, the health and environmental benefits haven't been shared evenly.

WATCH: Trump wants broader role for telehealth services in Medicare

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The Trump administration is taking steps to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare, with an executive order that serves as a call for Congress to make doctor visits via personal technology a permanent fixture of the program.

Anti-human trafficking organizations are struggling under COVID-19

By Corinne Redfern, The Fuller Project

Trafficking survivors say they are unable to access food and water, safe accommodation or psychological support during the pandemic.

WATCH: Governor says California getting a grip on virus

By Associated Press

In California, more than 9,000 people have now died from the virus, and three-quarters were 65 and older. Only about 9% of California’s nearly half-million confirmed virus cases are children.

Virus relief bill remains up in air as negotiations resume

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Ahead of Monday's talks, all sides predict a long slog ahead despite the lapse of a $600-per-week supplemental jobless benefit. At least several more days of talks are expected.

Vietnam confirms 21 more cases in new virus outbreak

By Associated Press

The country, which had lifted many restrictions after more than three months with no local infections, now has 196 cases in the new outbreak.

With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of virus

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

Many restaurants that got coronavirus relief loans have spent the money and now find themselves in the same precarious position as in the pandemic's early days.

WATCH: Florida gov. says he's encouraged by virus trends

By Associated Press

Florida reported 73 additional deaths from the virus on Monday as the number of new cases increased by almost 4,800 people, health officials reported.

Outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast

By Associated Press

The 41 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe, north of the Arctic Circle, where the ship currently is docked.

The safety concerns for teachers before schools reopen

By PBS NewsHour

The largest teacher’s union in the U.S., the American Federation of Teachers, announced recently it would support any local chapters that strike due to their school’s reopening without any safety measures. Randi Weingarten, the union’s president, spoke with Hari Sreenivasan…

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