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HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

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Coronavirus Live Updates

HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the Food and Drug Administration allowing the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.

Politics

Republican National Convention Kicks Off, Renominates Trump And Pence

by Ayesha Rascoe

Republican National Convention Kicks Off, Renominates Trump And Pence

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Health

Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection

by Richard Harris

Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection

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Politics

Kellyanne Conway Cites Family Reasons As She Prepares To Leave White House

by Mara Liasson

Kellyanne Conway Cites Family Reasons As She Prepares To Leave White House

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National

Colorado And Virginia Are Among The Few States To Take Steps Toward Police Reform

by Allison Sherry (CPR) , Whittney Evans

Colorado And Virginia Are Among The Few States To Take Steps Toward Police Reform

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National

House Oversight Committee's Top Republican On Postmaster General's Testimony

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National

Fires In California And Colorado Cover The West With Smoke

by Nathan Rott

Fires In California And Colorado Cover The West With Smoke

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Politics

Pompeo Plans To Address RNC From Israel

by Michele Kelemen

Pompeo Plans To Address RNC From Israel

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Author Interviews

'The Last Great Road Bum': The Life Of Adventurer Joe Sanderson Explored

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Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, pictured at the White House Sunday, defended the FDA's authorization of convalescent plasma treatment. Pete Marovich/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

by James Doubek

HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

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Politics

How Trump Has Changed The Republican Party

by Don Gonyea

How Trump Has Changed The Republican Party

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National

House Oversight Committee Chairwoman On DeJoy's Testimony

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National

Police Shooting Sparks Protests In Wisconsin

by LaToya Dennis

Police Shooting Sparks Protests In Wisconsin

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Elections

Sen. Rick Scott On The GOP Convention

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Weather

Tropical Storm Marco, Followed By Laura, To Bring Rain And Flooding In Louisiana

by John Burnett

Tropical Storm Marco, Followed By Laura, To Bring Rain And Flooding In Louisiana

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Elections

In South Carolina, Longtime GOP Senator Faces Strong Challenge From A Democrat

by Victoria Hansen

In South Carolina, Longtime GOP Senator Faces Strong Challenge From A Democrat

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National

Jerry Falwell Jr. Refutes Reports About His Resignation From Liberty University

by Sarah McCammon

Jerry Falwell Jr. Refutes Reports About His Resignation From Liberty University

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Obituaries

Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Dies At 38

by Neda Ulaby

Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Dies At 38

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