Evening Edition: As death toll rises, pressure mounts on governors to require masks

As Glacier National Park reopened, one tribe kept most roads closed. Now tourists clog a single entrance.; Reopened schools in Europe and Asia have largely avoided outbreaks. They have lessons for the U.S.; Virus's spread in fraternity houses raises concerns for campuses opening this fall; 'Blood on his hands': Scathing obituary blames Arizona governor for man's death; Big changes in small towns are fueling a racial justice movement across the Midwest; Some doctors, experts blame racism in medicine for black Americans' poorer health outcomes ; Why Trump's pardon history is so extraordinary; Covid-19 upends major, years-in-the-making study on babies and poverty; Massive heat dome forecast to engulf much of Lower 48 within a week; 'Glee' was an upbeat teen musical. Tragedy is taking over its legacy. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online The day's most important stories, curated by Post editors.     (AP) As death toll rises, pressure mounts on governors to require masks A growing chorus of local officials and health experts has warned that infections could continue to spiral out of control unless governors issue measures that apply to everyone. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) on Saturday mandated face coverings in public for most people. By Derek Hawkins and Marisa Iati ●  Read more »   As Glacier National Park reopened, one tribe kept most roads closed. Now tourists clog a single entrance. The Blackfeet Nation's decision to stay in lockdown is limiting access to a treasured part of Montana wilderness. By Kathleen McLaughlin ●  Read more »   Reopened schools in Europe and Asia have largely avoided outbreaks. They have lessons for the U.S. Much remains unknown about the interaction between children, schools and the coronavirus. And parents and teachers, especially in Europe, have been vocal about their concerns. By Michael Birnbaum ●  Read more »   Virus's spread in fraternity houses raises concerns for campuses opening this fall Frat houses are facing a "massive change," with some recommending wearing masks indoors. By Tim Craig and Joe Heim ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   'Blood on his hands': Scathing obituary blames Arizona governor for man's death Kristin Urquiza wrote that her father, who was Mexican American, died because of "the carelessness of the politicians who continue to jeopardize the health of brown bodies" amid a pandemic. By Marisa Iati ●  Read more »   Big changes in small towns are fueling a racial justice movement across the Midwest In the past decade, the number of young people of color living in the Midwest has surged and the older white population has nearly stalled — part of a nationwide transformation helping to drive Black Lives Matter protests. By Tim Craig and Aaron Williams ●  Read more »   Some doctors, experts blame racism in medicine for black Americans' poorer health outcomes They argue that more work needs to be done to regain trust and uproot bias in their professions. By Tonya Russell ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Why Trump's pardon history is so extraordinary An inordinate number of his pardons and commutations have gone to people with personal or political ties to him. He has also shown himself willing to intervene in serious cases, such as those involving murder or corruption, that other presidents have avoided. The Fix | Analysis ●  By Aaron Blake ●  Read more »   Covid-19 upends major, years-in-the-making study on babies and poverty In 2018 and 2019, researchers recruited 1,000 mothers living below the poverty line to participate in the study, but the pandemic forced a halt to all field work, leaving questions about the end result. By Nick Keppler ●  Read more »   Massive heat dome forecast to engulf much of Lower 48 within a week The intense heat wave could linger for weeks and bring the risk of severe windstorms. By Matthew Cappucci ●  Read more »   'Glee' was an upbeat teen musical. Tragedy is taking over its legacy. At its best, "Glee" made life — even the messiest parts — something to celebrate, which makes the black cloud hanging over the series all the more haunting. By Helena Andrews-Dyer ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for to stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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