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Trump Rips CNN for Asking About Tweet on Controversial Doctor

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Herman Cain dies after COVID-19 battle

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Coronavirus drags German economy into record recession

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Coronavirus leads to record drop in German GDP

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Gohmert suggests without evidence that wearing mask contributed to contracting coronavirus

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U.S. Attorney General William Barr to be tested for coronavirus

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