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Most sports are coming to a halt as the world responds to coronavirus. Mike Pesca, host of Slate magazine's daily podcast The Gist, shares his thoughts on rethinking sports during this time.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has made extensive remarks Wednesday about what spurred the protests across the country — the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Brian Miller spent his career helping students with disabilities, driven by his own experience being visually impaired. He died this month from COVID-19 at the age of 52.

Thousands of people who were planning to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day had to cancel this year. That includes veterans traveling with the nonprofit network Honor Flight.

Despite the health risks and political unrest, Tuesday is still an election day in eight states and Washington, D.C. In some cities, curfews conflicted with polling hours.

William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.

Paleontology is experiencing a golden age, with a new dinosaur species discovered every 10 days on average. Those inspired by the film Jurassic Park as children are now exiting Ph.D. programs and injecting the field with new talent.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after Sen. John McCain, but Sen. McConnell wants to set up a "gang" to look at other ideas.

"I stopped drinking, I stopped smoking. I live for this period of being in the studio," he says. Known for his vibrant, draped fabrics, Gilliam is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

The senator's casket will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda overnight, watched by an honor guard. Congressional leaders and Vice President Pence paid tribute in Friday's memorial service.