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Elections President Obama delivers his speech on Wednesday during the 2020 DNC.
Elections Obama Calls on Voters to Act After Highlighting COVID-19 Fatalities and Threats to Democracy

"Joe and Kamala will restore our standing in the world—and as we’ve learned from this pandemic, that matters," the former president said.

Brandon Gates Brandon Gates August 20, 2020 2:23 pm EDT
Elections President Obama delivers his 2020 DNC speech in support of Joe Biden.
Elections READ: The Full Transcript of President Obama’s DNC 2020 Speech Last Night

President Obama delivered a powerful speech on the third night of the 2020 DNC. In it, he called out President Trump's handling of everything from police brutality to the pandemic, making the case for a Biden-Harris ticket.

Kyle Valenta Kyle Valenta August 20, 2020 10:54 am EDT
Health President Donald Trump speaks after a tour of Owens & Minor Inc., a medical supply company, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning About Need to Replenish National Stockpile to Fight Coronavirus

If the national stockpile is not replenished by September, the scientists warned that the U.S. stands to repeat the “extraordinary shortage of supplies” experienced in March and April.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 22, 2020 9:13 am EDT
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Coronavirus Why Obama’s 2020 Commencement Speech Means So Much to High School Seniors

Obama’s office acknowledged that requests for him to speak played a role in his decision to address graduating seniors.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 11, 2020 3:49 pm EDT

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A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
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