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Tony Allen, Afrobeat's Foundational Drummer, Has Died At Age 79

Drummer Tony Allen, performing at the Glastonbury Festival in England in 2010. Allen died Thursday at age 79. Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Tony Allen, Afrobeat's Foundational Drummer, Has Died At Age 79

Tony Allen was one of the founders of the deep-grooved Afrobeat style — alongside his musical collaborator, Fela Kuti. The drummer died Wednesday evening in Paris of a heart attack.

Tony Allen, Afrobeat's Foundational Drummer, Has Died At Age 79

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Trump Announces Panel To Look At Nursing Home Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak

President Trump, surrounded by federal officials on Thursday, signs a proclamation for Older Americans Month during an event on protecting seniors from the coronavirus. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Announces Panel To Look At Nursing Home Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak

The administration also said it will send two shipments of personal protective gear to every nursing home, each shipment containing a one-week supply, by July 4.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: COVID-19 And Kidneys, Masks And Pets

More places are requiring people wear masks, including grocery stores and airlines. On this broadcast of The National Conversation, an epidemiologist answers your questions about the face coverings. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: COVID-19 And Kidneys, Masks And Pets

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, a doctor answers your questions about pre-existing conditions. We'll also answer your questions about masks, pets and businesses reopening.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: COVID-19 And Kidneys, Masks And Pets

Governor Temporarily Closes All Beaches And State Parks In Orange County, Calif.

Beachgoers flocked to Orange County seashores on Sunday, as pictured here in Huntington Beach. An order announced Thursday, by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will prohibit people from visiting any beaches or state parks in Orange County. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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Governor Temporarily Closes All Beaches And State Parks In Orange County, Calif.

The order is much more targeted than had been announced in a California Police Chiefs Association memo that said Newsom would require all California beaches and state parks to close.

Federal Stay-At-Home Guidance Ends; A Potential New Test For COVID-19

Andom Yosef, 38, works at Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in South Dakota, one of the countrys largest known coronavirus clusters. Yosef tested positive for COVID-19. Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Federal Stay-At-Home Guidance Ends; A Potential New Test For COVID-19

The federal stay-at-home guidance ends on Thursday. Some governors are planning to open up their states, but others say it's too soon.

Federal Stay-At-Home Guidance Ends; A Potential New Test For COVID-19

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NYC Subways To Close Every Night For Disinfection

An empty New York Subway car is seen on March 23, 2020 in New York City. The city will soon be halting subway service each night to disinfect for the coronavirus. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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NYC Subways To Close Every Night For Disinfection

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the plan to shut down the subway system each night "a massive undertaking." Essential workers will be able to take alternative transportation at no cost.

Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life

Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah has been closed to visitors since early April. Peter Densmore/National Park Service hide caption

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Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life

Ranger Peter Densmore has a front row seat on the beginning of spring in the national park. With the absence of visitors, prairie dogs have overrun the roads and other wildlife have grown bold.

Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life

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Without Federal Funding, Ohio Mayor Faces 'Very Painful' Cuts To Services

Mayor Nan Whaley says Dayton, Ohio, hasn't seen any federal coronavirus relief funding, and the city has been forced to make critical cuts to public services. Daniel Sewell/AP hide caption

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Without Federal Funding, Ohio Mayor Faces 'Very Painful' Cuts To Services

Dayton, Ohio, is one of many U.S. cities facing financial struggles amid the pandemic. The city has already laid off 25% of its workforce, says Mayor Nan Whaley.

Without Federal Funding, Ohio Mayor Faces 'Very Painful' Cuts To Services

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Boris Johnson: U.K. Is 'Past The Peak' Of Its Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired his first remote Cabinet meeting since his return to work after his personal bout with the coronavirus. The British leader projected optimism during his comments on Thursday. Andrew Parsons/AP hide caption

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Boris Johnson: U.K. Is 'Past The Peak' Of Its Coronavirus Outbreak

The prime minister voiced the positive outlook at his first briefing since recovering from COVID-19. Johnson did not, however, lay out specifically when or how the U.K.'s lockdown measures would lift.