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Raven Saunders turned heads with her unique look for Friday's qualifying round in the women's shot put at the Tokyo Olympics. Saunders had one of the best throws of the day, earning her a spot in this weekend's final.

Raven Saunders Goes Into 'Joker' Mode At Tokyo Olympics

"That's so Raven," USA Track & Field tweeted as it shared an image of the U.S. shot put star.

Pedestrians and cyclists head down Commercial Street in Provincetown, Mass., in May 2020. A study of a new outbreak in Provincetown found that three-quarters of those infected with the virus were fully vaccinated.

Vaccinated People With Breakthrough Infections Can Spread The Delta Variant, CDC Says

In an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., three-quarters of cases occurred in fully vaccinated people. The study's findings suggest that vaccinated people infected with delta can transmit the virus.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a virtual wildfire briefing with seven governors.

Biden asks governors: How can we help with western wildfires?

The federal government is asking how it can help better fight wildfires burning across the West. President Joe Biden on Friday met with seven western governors to hear their concerns.

A Lot Of People Blame Baby Boomers For The Housing Shortage, But It's Not So Simple

Baby boomers have the biggest share of real estate wealth in the U.S. and aren't selling their homes as they grow old. So some people blame boomers for the housing shortage. But is that really fair?

Australia's Zero Tolerance Policy For COVID-19 Cracks With New Wave Of Cases

Australia was once seen as a safe haven from COVID-19. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bloomberg's Georgina McKay in Sydney about the rise in new cases and Australians' protests of lockdown measures.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown at an April 9 mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Portland. On Thursday, the governor extended Oregon's pandemic emergency declaration.

Gov. Kate Brown announces mask requirements for many state agencies, customers

The revamped restrictions come as new evidence shows vaccinated people can readily spread the new delta variant.

Legislation To Bolster Local News Introduced In Both Chambers Of Congress

A plan for bolstering local news was recently introduced by several U.S. Senators, including Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden. The Local Journalism…

Pandemic Lessons: Elaine Welteroth And Jonathan Singletary Talk With Lara Downes

The creative couple, who married in 2020, thrive on gratitude, community and the new approaches they've taken in the wake of the pandemic.

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's legal battle with the Republican-led Legislature has left confusion over whether she has the authority to issue new pandemic restrictions. Kelly did not issue a mask mandate when speaking Wednesday from the state Capitol in Topeka.

As COVID Concern Grows In Kansas, So Does Confusion Over Who Is In Charge

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, has been hesitant to issue any statewide mandates without a ruling from the state Supreme Court on her powers. Counties aren't jumping at the opportunity either.

Health care worker Levinna Myers decided to get her first shot during a town hall meeting about COVID-19 vaccines on July 28 in Heber Springs, Ark.

There's Vaccine Drama In Arkansas, Where Rates Are Low And Everyone Has An Opinion

The state has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S. And this weekend, 80,000 doses will expire because of lack of demand. The campaign is on to get people to sign up.

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