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Navajo Nation Loses Elders And Tradition To COVID-19

Traditional Diné medicine practitioner Jeneda Benally, pictured here with her daughter Dahi, is trying to preserve cultural wisdom in danger of being lost during the pandemic. Laurel Morales/KJZZ hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Navajo Nation Loses Elders And Tradition To COVID-19

COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting older tribal members throughout Indian Country. The deaths of these elders means the loss of ceremonies, stories, language and cultural wisdom.

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George Floyd Protests Prompt Curfews, National Guard Deployments Across U.S

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A Look At Developments In Minnesota After Another Night Of Protests

by Adrian Florido

A Look At Developments In Minnesota After Another Night Of Protests

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National

The Latest On The White House Response To Ongoing Protests For George Floyd

by Tamara Keith

The Latest On The White House Response To Ongoing Protests For George Floyd

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Sacred TSHA

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There's a Proper Time and Procedure for Every Matter Ray Barbee

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Children's Health

What Happens When Your Kid Develops MIS-C, A Rare COVID-19 Complication

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Trump Administration Blames Far-Left Extremists In George Floyd Protests

by Hannah Allam

Trump Administration Blames Far-Left Extremists In George Floyd Protests

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Space

Astronauts Set To Land At International Space Station After Historic Launch

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Astronauts Set To Land At International Space Station After Historic Launch

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Circle The Sea and Cake

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Deer Park Howling Identical Homes

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Sunday Puzzle: Anagram All The Way

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Anagram All The Way

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Navajo Nation Loses Elders And Tradition To COVID-19

by Laurel Morales

Navajo Nation Loses Elders And Tradition To COVID-19

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May's Latin Music Roundup: New Songs For Emotional Release

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May's Latin Music Roundup: New Songs For Emotional Release

by Felix Contreras , Lulu Garcia-Navarro

May's Latin Music Roundup: New Songs For Emotional Release

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Mi Tierra Veracruzana Natalia Lafourcade & Los Macorinos

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Wildlife Cindy Blackman

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Children's Health

D.C. Hospital Trying To Understand Rare COVID-19 Complications In Children

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War C.W. Vrtacek

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Bardo GoGo Penguin

National

Minneapolis Family Hopes For Justice Despite Losing Business To George Floyd Protests

by Leila Fadel

Minneapolis Family Hopes For Justice Despite Losing Business To George Floyd Protests

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This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

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This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

by Samantha Balaban

This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

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Paddle to the Sea, film score for percussion ensemble [Release] Third Coast Percussion

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People Of Color In U.K. Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19

by Frank Langfitt

People Of Color In U.K. Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19

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Kurrytee [MIDI_2_CV] Brainwaltzera

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Little Wanderer Death Cab for Cutie

Race

As Officials Condemn Violence During Protests, This Professor Says Some Is Warranted

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In 'Love Life,' Anna Kendrick Portrays The Relationships You Find Before True Love

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The Pandemic Separated Her From Her Sick Mom. Nina Simone Helped Her Cope

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Ooh Child Nina Simone

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Park Avenue Petite (Take 1) [Take] Blue Mitchell

Business

Tech Startups, Shut Out From Federal Stimulus Loans, Seek Aid From Congress

by Rachael Myrow

Tech Startups, Shut Out From Federal Stimulus Loans, Seek Aid From Congress

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Bridges Koresma

Ohio Congresswoman Pepper-Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

Rep. Joyce Beatty, who was pepper-sprayed at a demonstration Saturday, said she understands sentiments that attempting to have a "healthy dialogue" haven't worked, but that "violence doesn't work — violence either way." Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Ohio Congresswoman Pepper-Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

by Jason Slotkin

Ohio Congresswoman Pepper-Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

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George Floyd Protests Prompt Curfews, National Guard Deployments Across U.S

A Look At Developments In Minnesota After Another Night Of Protests

The Latest On The White House Response To Ongoing Protests For George Floyd

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What Happens When Your Kid Develops MIS-C, A Rare COVID-19 Complication

Trump Administration Blames Far-Left Extremists In George Floyd Protests

Astronauts Set To Land At International Space Station After Historic Launch

Sunday Puzzle: Anagram All The Way

Navajo Nation Loses Elders And Tradition To COVID-19

May's Latin Music Roundup: New Songs For Emotional Release

Buy Featured Music

D.C. Hospital Trying To Understand Rare COVID-19 Complications In Children

Buy Featured Music

Minneapolis Family Hopes For Justice Despite Losing Business To George Floyd Protests

This Bedtime Book Helps Kids Find Their Place In The 'Universe'

People Of Color In U.K. Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19

As Officials Condemn Violence During Protests, This Professor Says Some Is Warranted

In 'Love Life,' Anna Kendrick Portrays The Relationships You Find Before True Love

The Pandemic Separated Her From Her Sick Mom. Nina Simone Helped Her Cope

Tech Startups, Shut Out From Federal Stimulus Loans, Seek Aid From Congress

Ohio Congresswoman Pepper-Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

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