miércoles, 30 de septiembre de 2020

New York workers left behind by pandemic response

Many of New York City's restaurants are operating with skeleton staffing levels as they try and survive in the face of the pandemic. The cautious reopening has left many unemployed restaurant workers to wonder when or if they will go back to work. (Oct. 1)

       

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In Appalachian Ohio, war on poverty rages on

It's been 56 years since President Lyndon Johnson unveiled his plan for a "Great Society" in Ohio to combat rural poverty and racial injustice across the U.S. But much of Appalachian Ohio still has child poverty rates higher than 30%. (Oct. 1)

       

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Today in History for October 1st

Highlights of this day in history: Henry Ford's Model T car hits the market; Mao Zedong proclaims Communist China; Game One of first-ever World Series takes place; Johnny Carson begins his 'Tonight Show' run; Walt Disney World opens. (Oct. 1)

       

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Hurricane Laura trashed this Louisiana school's library. One teacher's plea on social media brought help (and books) from across the US.

The library at G.W. Carver Elementary School in Louisiana was heavily damaged in Hurricane Laura. People across the U.S. have rallied to help out.

       

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Black voters 'frustrated' by Trump debate comments

Some African American voters find it frustrating and exhausting that President Donald Trump did not condemn white supremacist groups and their role in violence in some US cities this summer. (Sept. 30)

       

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In CA: New law considers reparations, and what's opening in L.A. County

Plus: COVID outbreak hits Cal State Long Beach, and a man has been charged in Compton cop attack

       

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Biden slams Trump as 'entitled, self-serving'

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump as "an entitled self-serving president" during Biden's most aggressive day on the campaign trail all year, with numerous stops on a train tour that began in Cleveland and took him to western Pa. (Sept. 30)

       

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