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The Kaiser Permanente float was one of many participating in the 131st Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., in January. Organizers have canceled the 2021 event, citing health and safety risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers Nix 2021 Rose Parade, Its First Cancellation Since WWII

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association is canceling the 132nd Rose Parade because of the coronavirus pandemic, but is still tentatively planning for the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1.

Pump jacks operate at dusk near Loco Hills in Eddy County, New Mexico, on April 23. U.S. oil producers are grappling with prolonged low oil prices and the uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Oil Industry, Accustomed To Booms And Busts, Is Rocked By Pandemic

When the price of oil crashes, oil companies often merge and big oil gets even bigger. So this crisis could be an opportunity for companies, but it comes with a tremendous amount of uncertainty.

Police Bodycam Video Shows George Floyd's Distress During Fatal Arrest

The body camera footage from former officers J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane show George Floyd pleading with them not to put him in the back of a squad car.

Peter Hardeman Burnett: California's 1st Governor And A Noted Racist

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gregory Nokes, author of a biography of California's first governor, Peter Hardeman Burnett, about Burnett's life and racist legacy.

Defense Secretary Esper Announces Actions To Address Discrimination In U.S. Military

Esper calls the actions "a necessary first step" but says he has "no illusions" that these initial changes will fully address the concerns he has heard from many service members.

COVID-19 Cases Accelerate Oregon Employment Department's Telework Efforts

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Gresham employment office sped up a work-from-home pilot

Bethel Schools Consider Hybrid Learning Model for Fall Reopening

This week, the Bethel school district in Eugene will hold online zoom meetings with community members about reopening for the fall. To limit the spread of…

Shannon LaNier poses at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. in 2012. LaNier is a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.

Thomas Jefferson Descendant Reflects On His Ancestor's Memorial And Legacy

Shannon LaNier is the sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. He talks to NPR about the founding father's complicated history, and how that should be reflected in his memorial.

Florence Sees Positive COVID-19 Cases Rise

Lane County Public Health has confirmed an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in Florence, with 6 new tests reported as positive. This puts the total…

People in Melbourne, Australia, wear face masks on Thursday. Victoria has recorded 317 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, the highest daily total recorded in the state since the pandemic began.

Melbourne, On COVID-19 Lockdown, Reports Record Case Count

Health officials in Australia's second-largest city said 317 new cases had been reported more than a week after a "hard boundary" around the city closed it off.

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