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Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is leading an effort to ensure climate is addressed at every presidential debate this cycle.

Democrats Criticize Upcoming Debate For Not Including Climate Change

Three dozen senators have signed a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates asking for the topic to be examined in every debate. The first 2020 presidential debate is Tuesday.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump pay their respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she lies in repose at the Supreme Court.

'Honor Her Wish': Trump Met With Boos As He Pays Respects To Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in repose at the Supreme Court. President Trump is expected to announce his nominee to replace Ginsburg on Saturday.

Vera Lynn, serving cups of tea to servicemen stationed in Trafalgar Square on June 4, 1942.

Vera Lynn, Singer Of Timeless Classics In WWII-Era Britain, Dies At 103

Lynn became a household name in the U.K. amidst World War II, all but singlehandedly maintaining the morale of British soldiers on the front lines.

The marble lions outside the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan are wearing face masks to remind New Yorkers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Throughout their 109-year history the sculptures have worn baseball caps, top hats and wreaths.

Famous New York Public Library Lions Mask Up To Set An Example

Patience and Fortitude, the marble lions outside of the New York Public Library at 42nd Street, don face masks as the city and the library system work to reopen while avoiding the coronavirus.

China says it's suspending imports from a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Arkansas after the company confirmed more than 200 coronavirus cases at the facility.

China Suspends Poultry Imports From Tyson Foods Plant In Arkansas

The country's customs office said shipments from the plant would be temporarily suspended, while products that have already arrived will be seized.

Natasha Trethewey served as U.S. poet laureate in 2012 and 2013. She won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her 2006 collection <em>Native Guard.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Poet Natasha Trethewey; Mike Birbiglia And Jen Stein

Trethewey revisits her mother's murder in a new memoir. Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly unearthed album from drummer Art Blakey. Comic Mike Birbiglia and poet Jen Stein share parenting truths.

A man stands in front of a countdown display for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, on Monday. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged that a postponement of the crown jewel of the sporting world could be unavoidable.

Japan's Abe Admits Tokyo Olympics Might Be Postponed

Speaking before Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said: "[W]e may have no choice but to decide to postpone the Games." The Olympics are set to start on July 24.

President Andrzej Duda kisses the hand of his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, in Pultusk, Poland, on Sunday night. Duda won reelection by a narrow margin.

Poland's Nationalist President Narrowly Wins Reelection

President Andrzej Duda's victory further empowers Poland's ruling Law and Justice party, which has worked to weaken the country's independent judiciary and free press.

Here’s Where The 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand On Guns

Polling shows guns are among the top priorities for many Democratic voters and gun issues remain a big topic in the 2020 Democratic presidential…

No Experience Necessary: Idaho Governor Brad Little Taking Applications For City Council Seats

The City of Bovill may be best known by University of Idaho alumni as a place to get a drink in rural Latah County. But right now, it’s facing an…

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