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The Republican National Convention kicks off four days of programming on Monday. It comes on the heels of the Democratic National Convention, but don't expect it to look like last week's all-virtual event. President Donald Trump, a TV producer at heart, has ordered up a convention featuring live speeches, an audience during his appearances and moments designed to surprise viewers.  The head of the US Postal Service is set to testify before House Democrats on Monday where he's likely to face tough questions. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has come under scrutiny recently for changes he's made since taking over in June, which critics say could harm the November election. United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket will launch a US national security mission on Wednesday. Liftoff is scheduled for 2:16 a.m. from Cape Canaveral. NASA and other organizations celebrate the 20th anniversary of humans living and working aboard the International Space Station during the 2020 ISS Research and Development Conference beginning Thursday. Registration for the three-day online series is free. Civil rights activists and clergy lead the "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march in protest of police brutality on Friday in Washington, DC. The march coincides with the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. The first coronavirus TV rom-com is here Too soon? "Love in the Time of Corona," a four-part miniseries by Disney's Freeform, follows three groups of people for a fictional look at life under quarantine. Catch it today at 8 p.m. on Freeform and streaming on Hulu the next day. Some new flicks for family movie night For parents looking for some new options to keep the kids entertained, there are two family movies streaming this weekend: "The One and Only Ivan" on Disney+ and "The Sleepover" on Netflix. Read our Brian Lowry's review. The NBA's 'bubble ball' continues The league's playoffs continue from its "bubble" at Walt Disney World Resort. Here's a look at this week's games. Indy 500 revs its engines NASCAR's Indianapolis 500 takes place today without spectators for the first time in its 104-year history. The 200-lap race officially starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Tour De France: The pandemic edition The world's most difficult cycling race gets off to a start on Saturday. Streaming details are here. Release your inner child Here's hoping that watching these two comedians build sandcastles in the unlikeliest of places will inspire you to let loose and have some fun this week. (Click here to jam.) Our mailing address is: One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 Copyright © now Cable News Network, Inc., All rights reserved.

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