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WATCH: White House Coronavirus Task Force Holds Briefing

WUNC | By NPR News

Published June 26, 2020 at 11:21 AM EDT

The White House coronavirus task force, led by Vice President Mike Pence, is holding a briefing at the Department of Health and Human Services on Friday.

Watch live here, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID-19 claims but against a clothing chain

Associated Press

North Carolina's highest court has ruled over some insurance claims filed by businesses that were harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting 2020 government orders limiting commerce and public movement. The state Supreme Court on Friday ruled unanimously in favor of some restaurants and bars in their claims, but against clothing store chain Cato Corp.
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UNC-Chapel Hill student with epilepsy strives to break accessibility barriers on campus

Sharryse Piggott

Virginia-based nonprofit Disabled Disrupters advocates for people with disabilities. Its co-founder Kira Tiller wants to bring individualized emergency plans for disabled students at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

Associated Press

Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm is located in Avery County, North Carolina. It was one of the hardest-hit counties from Hurricane Helene just a few months before. The farm experienced some road damage and lost between 5,000 to 6,000 smaller trees in a mudslide.
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White House officials select Christmas tree from Helene-impacted farm in NC

Sharryse Piggott

The Cartner Christmas Tree Farm was chosen by the White House for being the grand champions of a national competition. Located in western North Carolina, the farm experienced some damage to its trees by Helene.
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North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

Associated Press

Ace Speedway in Alamance County and its owners accuse Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration of violating its constitutional rights. The state Supreme Court agreed unanimously Friday that the speedway can seek financial damages.