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Tattoo artist sees blow to desire to erase art from skin

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. (AP) – A Vermont tattoo artist who has long offered free removal or coverage of obnoxious skin art such as swastikas, SS lightning, or the words “white power” says he has seen a surge in business recently after George Floyd’s death. Alexander Lawrence, who directs the mountain …

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Unemployment claims and depressed economy show virus damage

WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits in the United States declined just last week, and the economy contracted in the first three months of the year, evidence of continued economic damage caused by the viral pandemic. The economy, which contracted 5% in the January-March quarter, …

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DC protesters try to tear down Andrew Jackson statue | NBC Nightly News

Police used pepper spray and nightsticks to remove protesters from the streets around Lafayette Park.»Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC»See more NBC videos: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that offer interesting, diverse and engaging news. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly …

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The virus ‘just started to sprout’

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Pastor Joshua Manning is waiting for the test results, but because of persistent fever and body aches, he can tell that he probably has the coronavirus. His wife and three children also have symptoms, and so many members of his Community Baptist Church in Little Noel, …

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Baptists and Walmart Criticize Mississippi Flag With Rebel Theme

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag drew opposition Tuesday from two great forces in the culturally conservative state: Southern Baptists and Walmart. Walmart said it will stop displaying the Mississippi flag as the state debates whether to change the design. The Mississippi Baptist Convention said lawmakers have a …

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