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Texas has seen a recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases, with a record level of new cases and hospitalizations announced Tuesday. People are seen here Monday along the San Antonio River Walk.

Texas Governor Says 'No Reason Today To Be Alarmed' As Coronavirus Cases Set Record

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas hospitals have "abundant" capacity. Mayors from the state's largest cities asked Abbott for the authority to require face masks amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.

Milo Greer from Brooklyn, N.Y., drew himself and his friend because he "misses him so much."

'Dear NPR': In Postcards From The Shutdown, Kids Show Us Life — And Learning

From online soccer to missing Grandma, children all over the country sent us postcards about their lives. Along the way, they gave us a glimpse of what it's like to be a kid right now.

A walker passes by the names of George Floyd and Eric Garner spelled out in fabric at the art installation "Say Their Names: Silver Lake Memorial" at the Silver Lake Reservoir, on June 9, in Los Angeles. There has been a recent push for a nationwide ban on police chokeholds following George Floyd's death.

How Decades Of Bans On Police Chokeholds Have Fallen Short

A federal ban on police use of chokeholds has been discussed in recent weeks, but NPR reviewed the internal policies of several large U.S. police departments and found them difficult to enforce.

The Blue Sky Ecological Reserve page is shown on the City of Poway website, June 15, 2020.

4-Year-Old Recovering From Minor Injuries After Mountain Lion Attack

A 4-year-old child is recovering from minor injuries following an attack by a mountain lion at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway.

A man holds a candle during a vigil around a makeshift memorial at the tree where Robert Fuller was found dead hanging from a rope in Palmdale, Calif. Officials deemed Fuller's death a suicide, but his family wants an independent investigation.

What Federal Police Reform Could Include — And What The Sticking Points May Be

After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms, but when it comes to sweeping national change, it's not clear how far Washington will go.

What Federal Police Reform Could Include — And What The Sticking Points May Be

After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms, but when it comes to sweeping national change, it's not clear how far Washington will go.

A vehicle arrives at COVID-19 testing site at Steele Indian School Park on May 23 in Phoenix. Arizona has seen a rush of new coronavirus cases recently.

Health Experts Link Rise In Arizona Coronavirus Cases To End Of Stay-At-Home Order

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted the state's stay-at-home order a month ago. Now, the average number of daily coronavirus cases has nearly tripled from two weeks ago.

Palestinians demonstrate against Israel's annexation plans in Rafah, Gaza, on June 11. Palestinian leaders have begun refusing to coordinate with Israel on matters of daily Palestinian life, from tax collection to policing to medical treatments — a move some Palestinians see as self-defeating.

As Israel Vows Annexation, Palestinian Leaders Embark On Risky Form Of Protest

Palestinian leaders have stopped coordinating with Israel on matters of daily Palestinian life, from tax collection to policing and medical care. Some Palestinians see the move as self-defeating.

As Israel Vows Annexation, Palestinian Leaders Embark On Risky Form Of Protest

Palestinian leaders have stopped coordinating with Israel on matters of daily Palestinian life, from tax collection to policing and medical care. Some Palestinians see the move as self-defeating.

Mountain Lion Or Bobcat Attacks Child At Poway Preserve

The attack happened around 2:40 p.m. at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve

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