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138K views · 509 reactions | Some states now experiencing an uptick in coronavirus cases reopened relatively quickly and without enough measures to contain the virus, says Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine. | NPR | Facebook

274K views · 1.3K reactions | Good morning! From NPR News in Washington, here are this morning's headlines: President Obama unveils his nearly $4 trillion dollar budget, and British art historians believe they've found two bronze statues created by Michelangelo. | NPR | Facebook