CNN and the Washington Post report on revelations that President Trump knew more about the dangers of COVID-19 during the early stages of the pandemic than he conveyed to the American public. Politico breaks a story about how administration appointees encouraged the altering of information for seemingly political purposes. And Fox News asks Dr. Anthony Fauci for his thoughts on the controversy. The Marshall Project talks with formerly incarcerated people who are helping to fight California’s wildfires — after having fought fires while in prison. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a professional football player who is also a doctor in training, decided to sit out of this season to help fight the pandemic. Sports Illustrated has his story. The Guardian has an op-ed written by an A.I. language generator.

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