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As America's top disease doctor offers a dire warning, the tone from mayors and governors grows increasingly urgent. China swiftly enacts new rules that could change Hong Kong forever. And the COVID-19 pandemic leads to what experts call a "childcare crisis."

A tight 5-4 Supreme Court decision on abortion hinges on the conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, leaving questions about future cases. Congressional Republicans get a briefing that President Trump still hasn't received. And social media companies "deplatform" a number of controversial voices, even taking down content from President Trump himself.

As the curve un-flattens, American hospitals ask whether months of lockdowns have left them any better prepared. President Trump tweets a video that begins with a man shouting "white power." And a military official confirms that Russian intelligence officers have offered cash to Taliban fighters in exchange for shooting American service members.

As COVID-19 cases rise to their worst nationwide levels since April, Texas halts re-openings. Small businesses worry about their survival amid a longer-lasting pandemic. And in a lopsided decision, the Supreme Court backs up President Trump on quick deportations for asylum-seekers.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US have risen to their highest levels since April. Justice Department whistleblowers say prosecutors are pressured to ease up on friends of the president. And Bayer agrees to a $10 billion settlement for its Roundup weed killer.

President Trump refuses to admit he was joking about conducting fewer COVID-19 tests, even as allies insist he's giving states crucial resources. As states re-open, Latinos represent a disproportionate number of cases. And a state supreme court agrees to hear Bill Cosby's appeal.

As cases escalate rapidly, some governors are changing their attitudes on coronavirus precautions. NASCAR's only Black driver responds to a noose found in his team garage. And Seattle gets ready to evict residents of "CHOP."

Amid more empty chairs than he's accustomed to, and with cases surging in several states, President Trump claims he's asked for fewer COVID-19 tests. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton warns against re-electing Trump. And the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York steps down after a bizarre power struggle.

In the second major rebuke of the Trump Administration this week, the Supreme Court rules that an order striking down DACA was illegal. Civil rights experts see a unique moment for Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday. And as COVID-19 cases rise sharply in several states, more leaders institute mask requirements in public.

Amid a legal flurry from the White House over his forthcoming book, former National Security Adviser John Bolton sits down with ABC's Martha Raddatz. With officers facing new charges in Atlanta, Senate Republicans unveil their police reform bill. And Aunt Jemima is cancelled -- officially.

A day after President Trump signs an executive order addressing police reform, Senate Republicans ready a plan of their own. California's largest utility company takes the blame for the state's deadliest wildfire. And airlines are threatening to ban passengers from the skies if they don't wear masks.

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court issues a ruling -- authored by conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch -- that Americans can't be fired for being gay. With COVID-19 cases rising once again, the FDA strikes down emergency use authorization for two experimental treatments touted by President Trump. And Atlanta officials institute changes to the local police department.

Atlanta erupts as a scuffle with police officers escalates into a shooting. President Trump's campaign backs away from a plan for a Juneteenth rally. And growing Black Lives Matter protests overseas have led to violent conflicts.

As officials argue over whether systemic racism exists, ABC News investigates exactly how much more black Americans are arrested than their white neighbors. Seattle activists won't allow police officers within blocks of their own precinct. And a rise in COVID-19 cases has spooked Wall Street.

George Floyd's brother gives a riveting address to congress, as the Minneapolis police department promises big reforms. Voting debacles on Tuesday portend even bigger issues in November. And the Confederate flag meets its biggest test of "cancel culture" in years.

In a bizarre back-and-forth with huge public health implications, the World Health Organization backs off claims that transmission of COVID-19 by asymptomatic patients is "rare." George Floyd is laid to rest in Houston. And Congress signals a potential compromise on police reform laws.

More police departments are suspending, firing, and charging officers, but is it too late to save their budgets? New satellite imagery shows parking lots at Chinese hospitals were packed in October, giving new insights to the rise of COVID-19. And it turns out we've been living through a recession since February.

As protesters demand reduced funding for policing, the Minneapolis City Council vows to dismantle their police department altogether. Pollsters show new concerns for President Trump, but a surprise willingness by Americans to involve the military in domestic affairs. And economists analyze why unemployment estimates last week were so far off.

A memorial in Minneapolis doubles as a rallying cry to protesters across the country. Police departments face questions over how to handle mass gatherings. And economists brace for another massive hike in the unemployment rate.

Additional officers are charged in the death of George Floyd. The Secretary of Defense openly disagrees with President Trump about deploying the military on US soil, while a former secretary piles on. And the RNC appears to be moving its big moment away from North Carolina because of orders to scale down.

President Trump and Joe Biden provide a stark split screen five months from Election Day as protests continue across the country. Twitter catches a white supremacist group trying to use the unrest as a springboard for violence. And social distancing turns into close encounters for masses protesting during a pandemic.

In a defiant address, President Trump says he's ready to bring in the US military to put down explosive demonstrations. Minneapolis residents reflect on the life and death of George Floyd. And a former police chief walks us through the de-escalation playbook.

In the most far-reaching moment of civil unrest in generations, American cities grapple with protests, police confrontations, and violence. Meanwhile, as some officials pin the destruction on "outside actors," federal sources say it's more complicated than that. And as ABC News releases new polling showing rising dissatisfaction, President Trump issues several tweets appearing to stoke more conflict.

Authorities try to regain control as raucous protests spread beyond Minneapolis. President Trump signs an executive order that will attempt to re-shape social media. And COVID-19 has upended treatment plans for cancer patients.

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As the American death toll passes one hundred thousand, the American economy is confronted with pre-coronavirus realities. The mayor of Minneapolis demands four police officers be arrested for their role in a suspect's death. And the US makes a major announcement on Hong Kong that could re-shape our relationship with China.

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Four police officers have been fired in Minneapolis after pinning a suspect down with a knee to his neck. President Trump threatens to move the Republican National Convention if a Democratic governor doesn't allow larger crowds. And today in Florida, NASA and SpaceX prepare for an historic launch.

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With the national death toll approaching one hundred thousand, Americans worry health officials by flocking to beaches, parks and parties. A surge in Brazil leads to the WHO deeming a "new epicenter" for the pandemic. And an ABC News reporter trains to become a contact tracer.

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In a special edition of Start Here, we hear from essential workers in their own words.

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As another 2.4 million Americans get laid off, economists examine how "work from home" arrangements will change American life. A natural disaster in Michigan is being blamed on man-made dams. And in the final installment of our series on race and class disparities, a college student who was already struggling with homelessness describes how a pandemic robbed him of his only safe space.

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New research shows promising signs of immunity after COVID-19 infections. Supporters of President Trump appear to be assembling "pro-Trump" doctors to back re-opening policies. And a DACA recipient reflects on why immigrants are disproportionately finding themselves in harm's way.

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With President Trump's admission he's experimenting with COVID-19 treatments, other officials are confronted with questions about evidence-based science. State governors are getting pushback from judges on shutdown orders. And in the first of a three-part series, a Mississippi nurse describes racial disparities exacerbated by the pandemic.

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As government agencies warn Americans not to take an anti-malarial drug for COVID-19, President Trump reveals that he's ignoring that advice and taking it anyway. The death toll has climbed above 90,000, but national infection trends are pointing downward. And President Trump fires another inspector general.

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After the House passes a mammoth bill with no chance of passing the Senate, both sides position themselves for a protracted battle over stimulus. Airlines prepare for a future without their biggest planes. And Georgia protesters continue to decry prosecutors' actions in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting case.

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A sidelined government scientist comes forward with a warning, as the CDC finally distributes guidance to re-opening businesses. The FBI seizes the phone of a sitting senator after pre-pandemic stock trades. And the debate over Michael Flynn emerges anew.

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As President Trump questions Dr. Anthony Fauci's guidance on school re-openings, some colleges have made wildly different decisions on fall semester. A new report projects 27 million Americans could lose health insurance amid the pandemic. And presidential campaign strategies are beginning to crystallize.

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The Trump Administration's top doctors give a stern warning to Congress. Lawmakers plan to pressure airlines to start giving full cash refunds for canceled vacations. And the Supreme Court prods government lawyers about the president's financial documents.

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Dr. Fauci and public health officials get ready to testify about President Trump's back-to-work plan, even as the White House struggles to keep COVID-19 outside its gates. The Supreme Court gets ready to hear arguments over the president's financial records. And French citizens are free to hit the streets without permission papers for the first time in weeks.

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As states continue to re-open despite rising case numbers, one business owner describes his first day back in the barbershop. The White House and Wall Street traders insist the worst is behind us, but some economists don't see it that way. And while children appear to be at lower risk for COVID-19, a series of illnesses is concerning doctors.

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The nation braces for a staggering unemployment report. The White House keeps new CDC guidelines for businesses close to the vest. And the Justice Department moves to dismiss its case against Michael Flynn.

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As more states open up, analysts try to decipher which moves will lead to more deaths. A Georgia shooting ignites a firestorm as disturbing video emerges. And the Trump Administration changes key language in Title IX guidelines regarding sexual assault investigations.

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In an exclusive interview with David Muir, President Trump acknowledges that as more businesses open, more Americans may die as a result. Meatpacking plants are trying to rebound, but supermarkets and restaurant chains are already seeing meat shortages. And a former Green Beret says he helped orchestrate a coup attempt in Venezuela.

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A draft government report projects that COVID-19 cases won't just remain flat -- the rate could rise even higher. Major retailers have already declared bankruptcy, as others desperately try to change course. And while the NFL plans to play a full slate of games, other sports leagues try to figure out a way to play ball.

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Several states allowing businesses to re-open are the same states where COVID-19 cases are rising. The Trump administration says it's got evidence that the novel coronavirus came from a lab, not a Wuhan market. And for the first time, the Supreme Court gets ready to hear cases via teleconference.

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With April behind them, state leaders institute new rules, while doubling back on some old ones. Foreign countries see flareups after ending lockdowns. And leaders in minority communities are turning inward for help, as race & class disparities continue to grow.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci says we might finally have a treatment regimen that works against COVID-19. The first quarter ends with jaw-dropping GDP losses, and economists say Q2 will be much worse. And Joe Biden tries to navigate around a sexual assault allegation...without addressing it.

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A new order could keep meatpacking facilities open, despite several closures over health concerns. Testing is ramping up, but experts are arguing over whether it's enough and whether the tests even work. And the CDC says pets can get COVID-19, too.

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Weeks after a Rose Garden announcement about testing breakthroughs, top pharmacy executives promise a surge of COVID-19 tests. Airlines institute sweeping changes. And college students are refusing to pay tuition, or in some cases, suing to get it back.

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Several states will open Georgia today as certain "stay at home" orders expire, and more states will join by the end of the week. The Payroll Protection Program will begin taking new applications this morning, but concerns still remain. And a briefing room debacle seems to have changed President Trump's game plan.

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Today many businesses in Georgia are allowed to reopen and there is disbelief among some in the state with nearly a thousand dead from COVID-19. They applied for unemployment weeks ago but still they have not received any money. And we check in with doctors on the front lines of the outbreak who are also seven months pregnant.

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New York officials feel more confident that they are seeing a downswing, but hospital staffs continue to be overwhelmed. President Trump raps the knuckles of a GOP ally for opening businesses too quickly. And outbreaks at food processing plants will likely lead to shortages of certain foods.

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