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Tuesday, 31 March 2020
NPR News: Prisoners Across Country Will Be Confined For 14 Days To Cut Coronavirus Spread
Prisoners Across Country Will Be Confined For 14 Days To Cut Coronavirus Spread
On Tuesday, the Bureau of Prisons announced that for the next two weeks, inmates in every institution across the country will be kept in their assigned cells or quarters.
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On Tuesday, the Bureau of Prisons announced that for the next two weeks, inmates in every institution across the country will be kept in their assigned cells or quarters.
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NPR News: Chicago Public Health Commissioner: 'We Want To Be Ahead Of This'
Chicago Public Health Commissioner: 'We Want To Be Ahead Of This'
Experts worry about new hotspots in cities including Chicago. Dr. Allison Arwady says the city is relatively well prepared but would still not be able to handle the predicted wave of hospitalizations.
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Experts worry about new hotspots in cities including Chicago. Dr. Allison Arwady says the city is relatively well prepared but would still not be able to handle the predicted wave of hospitalizations.
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NPR News: Student Finds Out At Work That She's Class Valedictorian
Student Finds Out At Work That She's Class Valedictorian
A Michigan high school principal surprised senior Kaitlyn Watson at the fast-food restaurant where she works. At the drive up window, the principal told Watson that she is the class valedictorian.
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A Michigan high school principal surprised senior Kaitlyn Watson at the fast-food restaurant where she works. At the drive up window, the principal told Watson that she is the class valedictorian.
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NPR News: Marine Corps Aims To Tackle Evolving Face Of White Supremacy
Marine Corps Aims To Tackle Evolving Face Of White Supremacy
The Commandant of the Marine Corps is banning all confederate symbols from bases. It comes at a time when the corps is trying to become more inclusive.
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The Commandant of the Marine Corps is banning all confederate symbols from bases. It comes at a time when the corps is trying to become more inclusive.
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NPR News: As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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NPR News: Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out
Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out
As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.
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As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.
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NPR News: Principal Surprises High School Senior
Principal Surprises High School Senior
The principal of a Michigan high school surprised senior Kaitlyn Watson at the fast-food restaurant where she works. At the drive up window, the principal told her she is the class valedictorian.
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The principal of a Michigan high school surprised senior Kaitlyn Watson at the fast-food restaurant where she works. At the drive up window, the principal told her she is the class valedictorian.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Capacity, Coronavirus Lockdowns
News Brief: COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Capacity, Coronavirus Lockdowns
President Trump says more coronavirus tests will be made available. States ramp up hospitals'capacity as COVID-19 cases multiply. And, Palestinian and Israeli leaders lauded for tight lockdowns.
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President Trump says more coronavirus tests will be made available. States ramp up hospitals'capacity as COVID-19 cases multiply. And, Palestinian and Israeli leaders lauded for tight lockdowns.
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NPR News: Utilities Aim To Keep Specially Trained Employees Healthy And Working
Utilities Aim To Keep Specially Trained Employees Healthy And Working
Some municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures to sequester some employees to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads.
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Some municipal water utilities are taking emergency measures to sequester some employees to assure that they can keep the water flowing as the coronavirus spreads.
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NPR News: I Relied On My Macy's Job To Pay My Bills, Furloughed Worker Says
I Relied On My Macy's Job To Pay My Bills, Furloughed Worker Says
Macy's is furloughing most of its tens-of-thousands of employees. Ro Worrall, a Macy's employee in Portland, Ore., for the past five years, is one of the workers laid off.
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Macy's is furloughing most of its tens-of-thousands of employees. Ro Worrall, a Macy's employee in Portland, Ore., for the past five years, is one of the workers laid off.
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NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Capacity, Coronavirus Lockdowns
News Brief: COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Capacity, Coronavirus Lockdowns
President Trump says more coronavirus tests will be made available. States ramp up hospitals'capacity as COVID-19 cases multiply. And, Palestinian and Israeli leaders lauded for tight lockdowns.
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President Trump says more coronavirus tests will be made available. States ramp up hospitals'capacity as COVID-19 cases multiply. And, Palestinian and Israeli leaders lauded for tight lockdowns.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
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Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
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NPR News: Sign Of The Times: Germany's Top Podcast Deals With Coronavirus
Sign Of The Times: Germany's Top Podcast Deals With Coronavirus
After two daily episodes, Das Coronavirus Update, a podcast by one of the world's leading virologists shot to No.1 in Germany. When does a top coronavirus researcher find time to do a podcast?
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After two daily episodes, Das Coronavirus Update, a podcast by one of the world's leading virologists shot to No.1 in Germany. When does a top coronavirus researcher find time to do a podcast?
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NPR News: As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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NPR News: CDC Director On Models For The Months To Come: 'This Virus Is Going To Be With Us'
CDC Director On Models For The Months To Come: 'This Virus Is Going To Be With Us'
After weeks of keeping a low profile, the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield tells NPR that data will determine future recommendations for wearing masks or easing back on social distancing.
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After weeks of keeping a low profile, the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield tells NPR that data will determine future recommendations for wearing masks or easing back on social distancing.
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NPR News: The Nation's Ballot Measures Fall Victim To COVID-19 Pandemic
The Nation's Ballot Measures Fall Victim To COVID-19 Pandemic
People in the U.S. are being urged to social distances until at least the end of April. Ballot initiatives depend on canvassers gathering signatures in-person in crowded places and during events.
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People in the U.S. are being urged to social distances until at least the end of April. Ballot initiatives depend on canvassers gathering signatures in-person in crowded places and during events.
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NPR News: Farmworkers, Deemed Essential, Don't Feel Protected From Pandemic
Farmworkers, Deemed Essential, Don't Feel Protected From Pandemic
Nearly half of the 850,000 farmworkers in California are undocumented, and labor unions say sometimes they are denied sick leave. Undocumented workers are excluded from the coronavirus relief package.
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Nearly half of the 850,000 farmworkers in California are undocumented, and labor unions say sometimes they are denied sick leave. Undocumented workers are excluded from the coronavirus relief package.
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NPR News: Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres Experiences COVID-19 Firsthand
Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres Experiences COVID-19 Firsthand
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres about testing positive for the coronavirus, and why young people need to take social distancing seriously.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres about testing positive for the coronavirus, and why young people need to take social distancing seriously.
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NPR News: Toilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Toilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
The sudden demand for "white gold" came at just the right time for a new toilet paper factory in Maine. "The demand is insane," says Tissue Plus owner, Marc Cooper.
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The sudden demand for "white gold" came at just the right time for a new toilet paper factory in Maine. "The demand is insane," says Tissue Plus owner, Marc Cooper.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
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Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
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NPR News: As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
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NPR News: Sign Of The Times: Germany's Top Podcast Deals With Coronavirus
Sign Of The Times: Germany's Top Podcast Deals With Coronavirus
After two daily episodes, Das Coronavirus Update, a podcast by one of the world's leading virologists shot to No.1 in Germany. When does a top coronavirus researcher find time to do a podcast?
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After two daily episodes, Das Coronavirus Update, a podcast by one of the world's leading virologists shot to No.1 in Germany. When does a top coronavirus researcher find time to do a podcast?
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Monday, 30 March 2020
NPR News: Central Park And Home Of Tennis' US Open To House Hospital Beds For New York
Central Park And Home Of Tennis' US Open To House Hospital Beds For New York
The East Meadow in Central Park and a training facility at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens are scheduled to become makeshift hospitals while regular facilities are strained by COVID-19.
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The East Meadow in Central Park and a training facility at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens are scheduled to become makeshift hospitals while regular facilities are strained by COVID-19.
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NPR News: More Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
More Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
The U.S. government took the unprecedented step to close both borders with Mexico and Canada. NPR correspondents answer more questions about immigration and travel during the coronavirus epidemic.
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The U.S. government took the unprecedented step to close both borders with Mexico and Canada. NPR correspondents answer more questions about immigration and travel during the coronavirus epidemic.
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NPR News: Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
NPR's immigration correspondents answer listener questions about closed borders, travel, visa applications, relief aid for non-U.S. citizens and the refugee camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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NPR's immigration correspondents answer listener questions about closed borders, travel, visa applications, relief aid for non-U.S. citizens and the refugee camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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NPR News: New Law Gives Sweeping Powers To Hungary's Orban, Alarming Rights Advocates
New Law Gives Sweeping Powers To Hungary's Orban, Alarming Rights Advocates
Hungary's nationalist government Monday granted sweeping emergency powers that Prime Minister Viktor Orban says are necessary to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say he's simply grabbing power.
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Hungary's nationalist government Monday granted sweeping emergency powers that Prime Minister Viktor Orban says are necessary to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say he's simply grabbing power.
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NPR News: Technology To Clean And Reuse PPE Is Being Deployed To Hotspot Hospitals
Technology To Clean And Reuse PPE Is Being Deployed To Hotspot Hospitals
An Ohio-based research group just got expedited FDA approval of its PPE decontamination system after pleas to the White House from the governor. The system cleans up to 80,000 pieces of PPE at a time.
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An Ohio-based research group just got expedited FDA approval of its PPE decontamination system after pleas to the White House from the governor. The system cleans up to 80,000 pieces of PPE at a time.
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NPR News: As The Coronavirus Rips Through Pakistan, Volunteers Rush Out To Help
As The Coronavirus Rips Through Pakistan, Volunteers Rush Out To Help
One Pakistani entrepreneur is making protective gear. A Pakistani lawyer raised thousands of dollars and converted his office into a food storehouse for people in need.
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One Pakistani entrepreneur is making protective gear. A Pakistani lawyer raised thousands of dollars and converted his office into a food storehouse for people in need.
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NPR News: New Law Gives Sweeping Powers To Hungary's Orban, Alarming Rights Advocates
New Law Gives Sweeping Powers To Hungary's Orban, Alarming Rights Advocates
Hungary's nationalist government Monday granted sweeping emergency powers that Prime Minister Viktor Orban says are necessary to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say he's simply grabbing power.
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Hungary's nationalist government Monday granted sweeping emergency powers that Prime Minister Viktor Orban says are necessary to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say he's simply grabbing power.
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NPR News: How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up To Take On Coronavirus Challenges
How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up To Take On Coronavirus Challenges
NPR'S David Greene talks to Kathryn Garcia, New York City's sanitation commissioner and COVID-19 food czar, about how hungry people can get food, and how trash pick-up is changing during the crisis.
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NPR'S David Greene talks to Kathryn Garcia, New York City's sanitation commissioner and COVID-19 food czar, about how hungry people can get food, and how trash pick-up is changing during the crisis.
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NPR News: Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook says it will give $25 million to to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and other pandemic hot spots in Europe.
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Facebook says it will give $25 million to to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and other pandemic hot spots in Europe.
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NPR News: Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook says it will give $25 million to to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and other pandemic hot spots in Europe.
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Facebook says it will give $25 million to to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and other pandemic hot spots in Europe.
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NPR News: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Have A New Start Date: July Of 2021
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Have A New Start Date: July Of 2021
Despite the rescheduling, the next Olympics will still be known as the Tokyo 2020 games, the International Olympic Committee says.
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Despite the rescheduling, the next Olympics will still be known as the Tokyo 2020 games, the International Olympic Committee says.
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NPR News: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Have A New Start Date: July Of 2021
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Have A New Start Date: July Of 2021
Despite the rescheduling, the next Olympics will still be known as the Tokyo 2020 games, the International Olympic Committee says.
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Despite the rescheduling, the next Olympics will still be known as the Tokyo 2020 games, the International Olympic Committee says.
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NPR News: U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began
U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began
The U.S. and China have clashed over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. China is using its soft power to compete with the U.S. for influence during the pandemic.
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The U.S. and China have clashed over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. China is using its soft power to compete with the U.S. for influence during the pandemic.
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NPR News: U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began
U.S. Continues To Point Out That China Is Where Coronavirus Began
The U.S. and China have clashed over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. China is using its soft power to compete with the U.S. for influence during the pandemic.
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The U.S. and China have clashed over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak. China is using its soft power to compete with the U.S. for influence during the pandemic.
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NPR News: Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook says it will give $25 million to aid U.S. and Canadian local newspapers and sites. It promises to spend $75 million in ads to pour money into newsrooms ailing financially from Coronavirus.
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Facebook says it will give $25 million to aid U.S. and Canadian local newspapers and sites. It promises to spend $75 million in ads to pour money into newsrooms ailing financially from Coronavirus.
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NPR News: During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power
During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing through a law that will sideline parliament indefinitely and jail anyone he deems to be spreading false information about the coronavirus.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing through a law that will sideline parliament indefinitely and jail anyone he deems to be spreading false information about the coronavirus.
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NPR News: Morning News Brief
Morning News Brief
To fight coronavirus, social distancing guidelines extended for 30 more days. New models predict how the virus may play out in the U.S. And in New York, more than 1,000 people have died of COVID-19.
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To fight coronavirus, social distancing guidelines extended for 30 more days. New models predict how the virus may play out in the U.S. And in New York, more than 1,000 people have died of COVID-19.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons
Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons
In Denton County, Texas, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a state-run home for people with severe disabilities.
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In Denton County, Texas, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a state-run home for people with severe disabilities.
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NPR News: Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing
Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing
President Trump said guidelines urging social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least another month. He also stated testing is ramping up, but is it?
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President Trump said guidelines urging social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least another month. He also stated testing is ramping up, but is it?
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NPR News: How Is The Justice System Responding To COVID-19's Spread?
How Is The Justice System Responding To COVID-19's Spread?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Keri Blakinger, who is a staff writer for The Marshall Project, about the conditions inside American prisons and jails as the coronavirus outbreak accelerates.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Keri Blakinger, who is a staff writer for The Marshall Project, about the conditions inside American prisons and jails as the coronavirus outbreak accelerates.
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NPR News: New York's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000
New York's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 1,000
Hospitals in New York are running short of supplies, and there are growing concerns over potential outbreaks in the region's prisons and immigration detention facilities.
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Hospitals in New York are running short of supplies, and there are growing concerns over potential outbreaks in the region's prisons and immigration detention facilities.
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NPR News: Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks
Cybersecurity Lawyer Who Flagged The WHO Hack Warns Of 'Massive' Remote Work Risks
A large number of the workforce is staying home during the coronavirus. Alexander Urbelis, hacker-turned-information-security attorney, says the remote working environment is a hacker's paradise.
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A large number of the workforce is staying home during the coronavirus. Alexander Urbelis, hacker-turned-information-security attorney, says the remote working environment is a hacker's paradise.
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NPR News: During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power
During COVID-19 Outbreak, Hungary's Orbán Grabs Power
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing through a law that will sideline parliament indefinitely and jail anyone he deems to be spreading false information about the coronavirus.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing through a law that will sideline parliament indefinitely and jail anyone he deems to be spreading false information about the coronavirus.
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Sunday, 29 March 2020
NPR News: FACT CHECK: U.S. Still Lags Behind On Testing, Despite Trump's Claims
FACT CHECK: U.S. Still Lags Behind On Testing, Despite Trump's Claims
The president repeated his claim that the U.S. is surpassing all other countries in coronavirus testing. But measured on a per capita basis, the U.S. is far behind other hard-hit countries.
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The president repeated his claim that the U.S. is surpassing all other countries in coronavirus testing. But measured on a per capita basis, the U.S. is far behind other hard-hit countries.
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NPR News: 4-Year-Old Alabama Girl Found Alive In Woods After 2 Days With Her Dog
4-Year-Old Alabama Girl Found Alive In Woods After 2 Days With Her Dog
Evelyn Sides, who goes by Vadie, wandered off into the woods near Loachapoka, Ala., Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of people searched and found her, unharmed, not far from where she was last seen.
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Evelyn Sides, who goes by Vadie, wandered off into the woods near Loachapoka, Ala., Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of people searched and found her, unharmed, not far from where she was last seen.
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NPR News: California Leans On National Guard To Help With Food Banks
California Leans On National Guard To Help With Food Banks
California's governor has called up the National Guard for a novel mission: manning food banks in Silicon Valley that are feeling the strain during the coronavirus crisis.
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California's governor has called up the National Guard for a novel mission: manning food banks in Silicon Valley that are feeling the strain during the coronavirus crisis.
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NPR News: Civic Engagement Opportunities During Social Distancing
Civic Engagement Opportunities During Social Distancing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, about civic engagement during a time of social distancing.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, about civic engagement during a time of social distancing.
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NPR News: D.C. Mayor On Coronavirus Relief Package
D.C. Mayor On Coronavirus Relief Package
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., about the economic stimulus package that was signed into law by President Trump.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., about the economic stimulus package that was signed into law by President Trump.
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NPR News: Army Chief Of Staff Tours N.Y. Military Hospital
Army Chief Of Staff Tours N.Y. Military Hospital
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Army Chief of Staff, Gen. James McConville, about what the Army is doing to help bolster New York City's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Army Chief of Staff, Gen. James McConville, about what the Army is doing to help bolster New York City's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Tornado Strikes Arkansas City; Officials Say Pandemic Closures Kept People Safe
Tornado Strikes Arkansas City; Officials Say Pandemic Closures Kept People Safe
The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns.
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The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns.
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NPR News: The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad
The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad
The State Department has mounted an unprecedented effort to repatriate Americans overseas, contracting private aircraft and lining up military planes.
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The State Department has mounted an unprecedented effort to repatriate Americans overseas, contracting private aircraft and lining up military planes.
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NPR News: The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad
The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad
The State Department has mounted an unprecedented effort to repatriate Americans overseas, contracting private aircraft and lining up military planes.
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The State Department has mounted an unprecedented effort to repatriate Americans overseas, contracting private aircraft and lining up military planes.
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NPR News: Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies
Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies
Surging coronavirus infections mean that local officials in the hardest-hit cities are forced to take on new responsibilities that go far beyond their normal day jobs.
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Surging coronavirus infections mean that local officials in the hardest-hit cities are forced to take on new responsibilities that go far beyond their normal day jobs.
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NPR News: Animal Shelters Urge Humans Confined To Home By Coronavirus Outbreak To Adopt
Animal Shelters Urge Humans Confined To Home By Coronavirus Outbreak To Adopt
As states issue stay-at-home orders, animal shelters have had to close their doors. They're coming up with new ways to find homes as they brace for an onslaught of puppies and kittens.
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As states issue stay-at-home orders, animal shelters have had to close their doors. They're coming up with new ways to find homes as they brace for an onslaught of puppies and kittens.
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Saturday, 28 March 2020
In the Coronavirus Fight in Scandinavia, Sweden Stands Apart
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NPR News: Census Field Operations Further Delayed Until April 15 By COVID-19 Pandemic
Census Field Operations Further Delayed Until April 15 By COVID-19 Pandemic
The Census Bureau says it's suspending for two more weeks the hiring of temporary workers and in-person visits in remote communities and areas recovering from natural disasters for the 2020 count.
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The Census Bureau says it's suspending for two more weeks the hiring of temporary workers and in-person visits in remote communities and areas recovering from natural disasters for the 2020 count.
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NPR News: HHS Warns States Not To Put People With Disabilities At The Back Of The Line For Care
HHS Warns States Not To Put People With Disabilities At The Back Of The Line For Care
States are preparing guidelines for when there's not enough care to go around. Disability groups are worried that those standards will allow rationing that excludes people with disabilities.
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States are preparing guidelines for when there's not enough care to go around. Disability groups are worried that those standards will allow rationing that excludes people with disabilities.
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NPR News: Trump Considers Quarantining East Coast Cities
Trump Considers Quarantining East Coast Cities
President Trump says he is thinking about placing New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut under quarantine.
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President Trump says he is thinking about placing New York, New Jersey and parts of Connecticut under quarantine.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America
Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America
Countries all over the world are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We hear how nations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are responding.
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Countries all over the world are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We hear how nations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are responding.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America
Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America
Countries all over the world are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We hear how nations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are responding.
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Countries all over the world are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We hear how nations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are responding.
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NPR News: Apple's New Tool Let's You Screen Yourself For COVID-19
Apple's New Tool Let's You Screen Yourself For COVID-19
A new COVID-19 website and app allow users to screen themselves for coronavirus symptoms and receive recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do next.
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A new COVID-19 website and app allow users to screen themselves for coronavirus symptoms and receive recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do next.
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NPR News: Trump Says He May Quarantine New York, Connecticut, New Jersey: 'It's A Hot Spot'
Trump Says He May Quarantine New York, Connecticut, New Jersey: 'It's A Hot Spot'
The president's comments Saturday came as news to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "I don't even know what that means," Cuomo said at a briefing.
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The president's comments Saturday came as news to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "I don't even know what that means," Cuomo said at a briefing.
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NPR News: Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Fiscal Hawk And 'Dr. No,' Dies At 72
Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Fiscal Hawk And 'Dr. No,' Dies At 72
The Republican from Oklahoma died Saturday after a fight with prostate cancer. During his time in Congress, Coburn earned a reputation for fighting spending, no matter whom he crossed in the process.
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The Republican from Oklahoma died Saturday after a fight with prostate cancer. During his time in Congress, Coburn earned a reputation for fighting spending, no matter whom he crossed in the process.
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NPR News: Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
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As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
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NPR News: Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Crest 600,000 Worldwide
Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Crest 600,000 Worldwide
The global pandemic hit the milestone overnight, taking a particularly heavy toll on Italy, Spain and the U.S. Its real extent is likely larger — yet still unknown as countries catch up with testing.
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The global pandemic hit the milestone overnight, taking a particularly heavy toll on Italy, Spain and the U.S. Its real extent is likely larger — yet still unknown as countries catch up with testing.
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NPR News: Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
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As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
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NPR News: As Testing Ramps Up, Some States May Still Be Able To Contain Coronavirus
As Testing Ramps Up, Some States May Still Be Able To Contain Coronavirus
Now that testing capacity has increased, some states with low infection rates may still be able to contain COVID-19 outbreaks by tracing contacts of infected people and isolating them.
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Now that testing capacity has increased, some states with low infection rates may still be able to contain COVID-19 outbreaks by tracing contacts of infected people and isolating them.
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NPR News: New York Officials Say Ventilators Are Missing Piece Of Coronavirus Response
New York Officials Say Ventilators Are Missing Piece Of Coronavirus Response
Ventilators and other key supplies still are badly needed in New York, the state hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus so far. Social distancing may be slowing growth, but the worst is yet to come.
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Ventilators and other key supplies still are badly needed in New York, the state hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus so far. Social distancing may be slowing growth, but the worst is yet to come.
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NPR News: A Father And Son In Milwaukee Reflect On Life At Home During The Pandemic
A Father And Son In Milwaukee Reflect On Life At Home During The Pandemic
Rowan Cliffe and his dad, Ian, have been spending a lot of time together in Milwaukee. They talk about how the pandemic has kept them at home, using FaceTime, playing porch hockey and baking bread.
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Rowan Cliffe and his dad, Ian, have been spending a lot of time together in Milwaukee. They talk about how the pandemic has kept them at home, using FaceTime, playing porch hockey and baking bread.
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NPR News: Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
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Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
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NPR News: Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
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Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
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NPR News: Life On The U.S.-Mexico Frontier Dramatically Altered By Partial Border Shutdown
Life On The U.S.-Mexico Frontier Dramatically Altered By Partial Border Shutdown
The coronavirus outbreak led President Trump to close U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico last week. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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The coronavirus outbreak led President Trump to close U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico last week. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Pandemic Takes A Toll On ER Doctors' Health And Families
Coronavirus Pandemic Takes A Toll On ER Doctors' Health And Families
Some doctors are sending their children to live elsewhere and rearranging their personal lives as they fight the epidemic.
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Some doctors are sending their children to live elsewhere and rearranging their personal lives as they fight the epidemic.
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NPR News: Rev. Joseph Lowery, 'Dean' Of The Civil Rights Movement, Dies At 98
Rev. Joseph Lowery, 'Dean' Of The Civil Rights Movement, Dies At 98
Lowery got his start as an activist organizing bus boycotts in 1950s Alabama. He led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for two decades and prayed at Barack Obama's first inauguration.
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Lowery got his start as an activist organizing bus boycotts in 1950s Alabama. He led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for two decades and prayed at Barack Obama's first inauguration.
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Friday, 27 March 2020
NPR News: Federal Judge Considers Release of Migrant Children In Custody As COVID-19 Spreads
Federal Judge Considers Release of Migrant Children In Custody As COVID-19 Spreads
A federal judge in California wants all minors who were apprehended crossing into the U.S. alone to be released in an orderly fashion. But she refrained from mandating their immediate release.
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A federal judge in California wants all minors who were apprehended crossing into the U.S. alone to be released in an orderly fashion. But she refrained from mandating their immediate release.
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NPR News: U.S. Tops 100,000 Coronavirus Cases, Testing Kits, Equipment Still In Short Supply
U.S. Tops 100,000 Coronavirus Cases, Testing Kits, Equipment Still In Short Supply
Data from Johns Hopkins University, which tracks the global spread of the disease, shows more than 1,500 people have died of the disease in the U.S. as of Friday evening.
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Data from Johns Hopkins University, which tracks the global spread of the disease, shows more than 1,500 people have died of the disease in the U.S. as of Friday evening.
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NPR News: Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
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"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
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NPR News: Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
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"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
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NPR News: In Phone Call, Trump, Xi Discuss Coronavirus Pandemic
In Phone Call, Trump, Xi Discuss Coronavirus Pandemic
The leaders spoke after a virtual G-20 meeting. The president called it a "very good conversation" and China state TV said Xi offered to help the U.S. in responding to the spread of the virus.
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The leaders spoke after a virtual G-20 meeting. The president called it a "very good conversation" and China state TV said Xi offered to help the U.S. in responding to the spread of the virus.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District
COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District
The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.
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The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.
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NPR News: Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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NPR News: Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
In a video announcement, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he has "mild symptoms," including a fever and "a persistent cough."
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In a video announcement, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he has "mild symptoms," including a fever and "a persistent cough."
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NPR News: British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home.
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Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home.
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NPR News: In Phone Call, Trump, Xi Discuss Coronavirus Pandemic
In Phone Call, Trump, Xi Discuss Coronavirus Pandemic
The leaders spoke after a virtual G-20 meeting. The president called it a "very good conversation" and China state TV said Xi offered to help the U.S. in responding to the spread of the virus.
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The leaders spoke after a virtual G-20 meeting. The president called it a "very good conversation" and China state TV said Xi offered to help the U.S. in responding to the spread of the virus.
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NPR News: Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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NPR News: In Beijing, There Are Small Signs That Brighter Days Are Ahead
In Beijing, There Are Small Signs That Brighter Days Are Ahead
China's government is beginning to lift restrictions that were in place during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. So how do residents feel as life slowly starts to return to normal?
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China's government is beginning to lift restrictions that were in place during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. So how do residents feel as life slowly starts to return to normal?
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NPR News: Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
In a video announcement, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he has "mild symptoms," including a fever and "a persistent cough."
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In a video announcement, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he has "mild symptoms," including a fever and "a persistent cough."
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NPR News: British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home.
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Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home.
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NPR News: Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
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NPR News: In Beijing, There Are Small Signs That Brighter Days Are Ahead
In Beijing, There Are Small Signs That Brighter Days Are Ahead
China's government is beginning to lift restrictions that were in place during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. So how do residents feel as life slowly starts to return to normal?
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China's government is beginning to lift restrictions that were in place during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. So how do residents feel as life slowly starts to return to normal?
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NPR News: Unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic Tests Governors' Mettle
Unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic Tests Governors' Mettle
Governors are questioning how to balance public safety with the states' financial welfare during the coronavirus outbreak. We spent the day with Gov. Jared Polis, Democrat from Colorado.
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Governors are questioning how to balance public safety with the states' financial welfare during the coronavirus outbreak. We spent the day with Gov. Jared Polis, Democrat from Colorado.
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NPR News: By Age 85, She'd Given 23 Gallons Of Blood: 'Because I Can'
By Age 85, She'd Given 23 Gallons Of Blood: 'Because I Can'
Lillian Bloodworth, now 92, says when she first started to give blood, other donors would read her name tag and ask if that was really her name or if it was a gimmick for the blood bank.
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Lillian Bloodworth, now 92, says when she first started to give blood, other donors would read her name tag and ask if that was really her name or if it was a gimmick for the blood bank.
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NPR News: House Aims To Send $2 Trillion Rescue Package To President To Stem Coronavirus Crisis
House Aims To Send $2 Trillion Rescue Package To President To Stem Coronavirus Crisis
Under the shadow of new, strict social distancing rules, House lawmakers will take up the $2 trillion plan on Friday. The president is expected to sign the historic measure into law.
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Under the shadow of new, strict social distancing rules, House lawmakers will take up the $2 trillion plan on Friday. The president is expected to sign the historic measure into law.
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NPR News: The Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain
The Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain
Some shippers can't meet unprecedented demand for basic goods. Others are starved for goods from Asia and are facing a drop-off in U.S. factory production.
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Some shippers can't meet unprecedented demand for basic goods. Others are starved for goods from Asia and are facing a drop-off in U.S. factory production.
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NPR News: South Africa Reports First COVID-19 Deaths; Goes Into 3-Week Lockdown
South Africa Reports First COVID-19 Deaths; Goes Into 3-Week Lockdown
At midnight Thursday, security forces began enforcing the order against all but essential movement. Meanwhile, the health ministry reported two COVID-19 deaths among nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.
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At midnight Thursday, security forces began enforcing the order against all but essential movement. Meanwhile, the health ministry reported two COVID-19 deaths among nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.
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NPR News: South Africa Reports First COVID-19 Deaths; Goes Into 3-Week Lockdown
South Africa Reports First COVID-19 Deaths; Goes Into 3-Week Lockdown
At midnight Thursday, security forces began enforcing the order against all but essential movement. Meanwhile, the health ministry reported two COVID-19 deaths among nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.
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At midnight Thursday, security forces began enforcing the order against all but essential movement. Meanwhile, the health ministry reported two COVID-19 deaths among nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.
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Thursday, 26 March 2020
NPR News: Federal Judge Orders 10 ICE Detainees Released From N.J. Jails Over COVID-19 Concerns
Federal Judge Orders 10 ICE Detainees Released From N.J. Jails Over COVID-19 Concerns
The detainees range in age from 31 to 56 years of age and have medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease and obesity — making them particularly vulnerable to the disease.
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The detainees range in age from 31 to 56 years of age and have medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease and obesity — making them particularly vulnerable to the disease.
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NPR News: Show Me the Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming
Show Me the Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming
Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.
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Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.
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NPR News: More Telework Also Means More Porn — And That's Good News For Hackers
More Telework Also Means More Porn — And That's Good News For Hackers
Working from home can make employees more vulnerable to hackers — especially if they're browsing websites they wouldn't visit when the boss is watching.
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Working from home can make employees more vulnerable to hackers — especially if they're browsing websites they wouldn't visit when the boss is watching.
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NPR News: 'There He Goes!': Family Who Went Viral On BBC Returns To Discuss Working From Home
'There He Goes!': Family Who Went Viral On BBC Returns To Discuss Working From Home
"It's just really, really tough" for parents to get work done with small children in the house, says professor Robert Kelly, also known as "BBC Dad."
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"It's just really, really tough" for parents to get work done with small children in the house, says professor Robert Kelly, also known as "BBC Dad."
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NPR News: Coronavirus Guidance Across Texas Is Not Consistent
Coronavirus Guidance Across Texas Is Not Consistent
NPR's Noel King talks to Forth Worth Mayor Betsy Price about whether her telling residents to stay at home will be effective, since the state hasn't issued a shelter-in-place decree.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Forth Worth Mayor Betsy Price about whether her telling residents to stay at home will be effective, since the state hasn't issued a shelter-in-place decree.
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NPR News: Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses The Latest Coronavirus Facts
Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses The Latest Coronavirus Facts
Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about what next steps are needed to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
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Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about what next steps are needed to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
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NPR News: For People Experiencing Homelessness, 'Stay At Home' Is Impossible
For People Experiencing Homelessness, 'Stay At Home' Is Impossible
Libraries, gyms, coffee shops and fast food restaurants all help fill gaps in the social safety net. But with those spaces closed due to the coronavirus, unhoused people have few places to go.
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Libraries, gyms, coffee shops and fast food restaurants all help fill gaps in the social safety net. But with those spaces closed due to the coronavirus, unhoused people have few places to go.
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NPR News: First Responders Try To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak
First Responders Try To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: Washington State Deals With Economic Fallout From COVID-19
Washington State Deals With Economic Fallout From COVID-19
NPR's Noel King talks to Suzan LeVine, commissioner of the Employment Security Department for Washington, about how the state is dealing with a surge in jobless claims.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Suzan LeVine, commissioner of the Employment Security Department for Washington, about how the state is dealing with a surge in jobless claims.
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NPR News: Nurses In Australia Issue Plea Against Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks
Nurses In Australia Issue Plea Against Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks
Whole pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.
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Whole pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.
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NPR News: Family Says Retired FBI Agent, Who Vanished In 2007, Died In Iranian Custody
Family Says Retired FBI Agent, Who Vanished In 2007, Died In Iranian Custody
Family members of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing in Iran for 13 years, say they've concluded he died in Iranian custody — though they don't know when or how.
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Family members of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing in Iran for 13 years, say they've concluded he died in Iranian custody — though they don't know when or how.
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NPR News: Nurses In Australia Issue Plea Against Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks
Nurses In Australia Issue Plea Against Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks
Whole pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.
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Whole pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.
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NPR News: Family Says Retired FBI Agent, Who Vanished In 2007, Died In Iranian Custody
Family Says Retired FBI Agent, Who Vanished In 2007, Died In Iranian Custody
Family members of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing in Iran for 13 years, say they've concluded he died in Iranian custody — though they don't know when or how.
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Family members of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing in Iran for 13 years, say they've concluded he died in Iranian custody — though they don't know when or how.
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NPR News: Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
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Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
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NPR News: Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
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Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
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NPR News: U.S. Officials Believe Ex-FBI Agent Who Disappeared In Iran In 2007 Is Dead
U.S. Officials Believe Ex-FBI Agent Who Disappeared In Iran In 2007 Is Dead
Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran while on an unauthorized mission for the CIA, is now presumed dead, White House officials and his family say.
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Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran while on an unauthorized mission for the CIA, is now presumed dead, White House officials and his family say.
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NPR News: U.S. Officials Believe Ex-FBI Agent Who Disappeared In Iran In 2007 Is Dead
U.S. Officials Believe Ex-FBI Agent Who Disappeared In Iran In 2007 Is Dead
Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran while on an unauthorized mission for the CIA, is now presumed dead, White House officials and his family say.
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Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran while on an unauthorized mission for the CIA, is now presumed dead, White House officials and his family say.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2020
NPR News: Commercial Fishermen Struggle To Survive In The Face Of Coronavirus
Commercial Fishermen Struggle To Survive In The Face Of Coronavirus
Commercial fishermen are fighting to stay afloat while restaurants and global markets are shutting down to contain the spread of the virus.
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Commercial fishermen are fighting to stay afloat while restaurants and global markets are shutting down to contain the spread of the virus.
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NPR News: Defense Secretary Esper Says Military Has 'Limited Capacity' To Provide Hospital Beds
Defense Secretary Esper Says Military Has 'Limited Capacity' To Provide Hospital Beds
New York alone could need nearly 90,000 more beds to deal with coronavirus patients, but in an interview with NPR, Mark Esper cautioned the Pentagon can only offer "a few thousand beds ... at most."
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New York alone could need nearly 90,000 more beds to deal with coronavirus patients, but in an interview with NPR, Mark Esper cautioned the Pentagon can only offer "a few thousand beds ... at most."
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NPR News: 50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
They're seeking help as countries close borders and flights are canceled to try to control the spread of the virus.
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They're seeking help as countries close borders and flights are canceled to try to control the spread of the virus.
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NPR News: In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
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The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
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NPR News: 50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
They're seeking help as countries close borders and flights are canceled to try to control the spread of the virus.
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They're seeking help as countries close borders and flights are canceled to try to control the spread of the virus.
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NPR News: In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
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The man's abrupt change in plea comes one year after the massacres at two mosques. It means the scheduled June trial will be called off. The gunman has a sentencing hearing in May.
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NPR News: Why The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Hit New York City Especially Hard
Why The Coronavirus Outbreak Has Hit New York City Especially Hard
NPR national and science correspondents answer listener questions about why the coronavirus outbreak has been especially bad in New York City and the surrounding region.
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NPR national and science correspondents answer listener questions about why the coronavirus outbreak has been especially bad in New York City and the surrounding region.
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NPR News: Commission Issues Verdict: Women, Like Men, Should Have To Sign Up For Draft
Commission Issues Verdict: Women, Like Men, Should Have To Sign Up For Draft
Only men are currently obliged to register with the Selective Service System for possible military conscription. Now a blue ribbon panel says that obligation should extend to women.
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Only men are currently obliged to register with the Selective Service System for possible military conscription. Now a blue ribbon panel says that obligation should extend to women.
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NPR News: Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is In Isolation
Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is In Isolation
Prince Charles, 71, is now in isolation in Scotland, according to a statement. He and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, 72, are currently living at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Prince Charles, 71, is now in isolation in Scotland, according to a statement. He and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, 72, are currently living at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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NPR News: Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
The future King of England tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the prince's royal office in London. His wife tested negative. Both are in isolation in Scotland.
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The future King of England tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the prince's royal office in London. His wife tested negative. Both are in isolation in Scotland.
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NPR News: Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Prince Charles, 71, is now in isolation, according to a statement. He and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, 72, are currently living at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Prince Charles, 71, is now in isolation, according to a statement. He and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, 72, are currently living at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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NPR News: IOC Head Calls For 'Sacrifice And Compromises' After Tokyo Olympics Postponed
IOC Head Calls For 'Sacrifice And Compromises' After Tokyo Olympics Postponed
"We want to organize the best Games possible," IOC President Thomas Bach said, adding that "this postponement will require sacrifices and compromises from all parties."
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"We want to organize the best Games possible," IOC President Thomas Bach said, adding that "this postponement will require sacrifices and compromises from all parties."
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NPR News: College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
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As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
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NPR News: Gov. Beshear Receives Praise For His Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Gov. Beshear Receives Praise For His Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Kentuckians are loving Gov. Andy Beshear's leadership on the COVID-19 crisis. The fandom has produced a deluge of memes and videos online that are helping the state cope with these uncertain times.
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Kentuckians are loving Gov. Andy Beshear's leadership on the COVID-19 crisis. The fandom has produced a deluge of memes and videos online that are helping the state cope with these uncertain times.
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NPR News: IOC Head Calls For 'Sacrifice And Compromises' After Tokyo Olympics Postponed
IOC Head Calls For 'Sacrifice And Compromises' After Tokyo Olympics Postponed
"We want to organize the best Games possible," IOC President Thomas Bach said, adding that "this postponement will require sacrifices and compromises from all parties."
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"We want to organize the best Games possible," IOC President Thomas Bach said, adding that "this postponement will require sacrifices and compromises from all parties."
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NPR News: Balancing Justice, Public Safety: Virus Brings Changes To Courts, Jails, Arrests
Balancing Justice, Public Safety: Virus Brings Changes To Courts, Jails, Arrests
People in jail are being released early, arrests are down and some court cases are being postponed as members of the criminal justice system grapple with the coronavirus threat.
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People in jail are being released early, arrests are down and some court cases are being postponed as members of the criminal justice system grapple with the coronavirus threat.
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NPR News: How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19
How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19
What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.
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What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.
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NPR News: Atlanta Family Is On The Frontlines Of The Coronavirus
Atlanta Family Is On The Frontlines Of The Coronavirus
NPR's Noel King talks to married couple — epidemiologist Rachel Patzer and physician Justin Schrager, who is living in the garage to avoid bringing home the coronavirus.
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NPR's Noel King talks to married couple — epidemiologist Rachel Patzer and physician Justin Schrager, who is living in the garage to avoid bringing home the coronavirus.
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NPR News: College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
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As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
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NPR News: News Brief: Aid Package, Reopening America, Sen. Burr's Stock Sale
News Brief: Aid Package, Reopening America, Sen. Burr's Stock Sale
The White House and Senate reach a deal on economic stimulus. The president criticized for aiming to re-open the U.S. next month. And, Sen. Burr sued for improperly profiting from insider knowledge.
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The White House and Senate reach a deal on economic stimulus. The president criticized for aiming to re-open the U.S. next month. And, Sen. Burr sued for improperly profiting from insider knowledge.
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NPR News: Can The U.S. Crowdsource Its Way Out Of A Mask Shortage? No, But It Still Helps
Can The U.S. Crowdsource Its Way Out Of A Mask Shortage? No, But It Still Helps
The shortage of masks and other protective gear has left medical staff pleading for help. Several pop-up volunteer groups are matching individual donors with local hospitals most in need.
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The shortage of masks and other protective gear has left medical staff pleading for help. Several pop-up volunteer groups are matching individual donors with local hospitals most in need.
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NPR News: Kentucky Has 39 New Infections, Including 1 Person Who Attended A 'Coronavirus Party'
Kentucky Has 39 New Infections, Including 1 Person Who Attended A 'Coronavirus Party'
Gov. Andy Beshear said he was angry about the case of one young adult who contracted the illness after attending a party designed to flaunt social distancing guidelines.
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Gov. Andy Beshear said he was angry about the case of one young adult who contracted the illness after attending a party designed to flaunt social distancing guidelines.
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NPR News: Amid Pandemic Crisis, U.S. Wages Broader Messaging War With China
Amid Pandemic Crisis, U.S. Wages Broader Messaging War With China
The rival powers are going far beyond public health measures as they dive into a Cold War-like game of move and counter-move even as the global contagion spreads.
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The rival powers are going far beyond public health measures as they dive into a Cold War-like game of move and counter-move even as the global contagion spreads.
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NPR News: Amid Pandemic Crisis, U.S. Wages Broader Messaging War With China
Amid Pandemic Crisis, U.S. Wages Broader Messaging War With China
The rival powers are going far beyond public health measures as they dive into a Cold War-like game of move and counter-move even as the global contagion spreads.
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The rival powers are going far beyond public health measures as they dive into a Cold War-like game of move and counter-move even as the global contagion spreads.
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Tuesday, 24 March 2020
NPR News: Workers In 8 Amazon Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus
Workers In 8 Amazon Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus
The outbreaks at Amazon facilities come as the e-commerce giant plans to hire 100,000 new workers to meet the surge in orders to the company's fulfillment centers
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The outbreaks at Amazon facilities come as the e-commerce giant plans to hire 100,000 new workers to meet the surge in orders to the company's fulfillment centers
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NPR News: U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
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A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
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NPR News: U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
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A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
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NPR News: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: 'We've Got To Have Help From The Federal Government'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: 'We've Got To Have Help From The Federal Government'
Almost 140,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in Ohio last week compared with fewer than 5,000 a week earlier. Gov. Mike DeWine talked with NPR about how Ohio is responding.
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Almost 140,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in Ohio last week compared with fewer than 5,000 a week earlier. Gov. Mike DeWine talked with NPR about how Ohio is responding.
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NPR News: LA County Sheriff: Gun Shops Are Not 'Essential' And Must Immediately Shut Down
LA County Sheriff: Gun Shops Are Not 'Essential' And Must Immediately Shut Down
Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva noted lines of people buying guns, counter to social distancing rules. The county counsel's office reportedly said the shops aren't covered under the closure.
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Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva noted lines of people buying guns, counter to social distancing rules. The county counsel's office reportedly said the shops aren't covered under the closure.
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NPR News: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains Close Over Coronavirus Fears
Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains Close Over Coronavirus Fears
Park officials said a crush of visitors moving through the trails was beginning to run afoul of social distancing.
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Park officials said a crush of visitors moving through the trails was beginning to run afoul of social distancing.
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NPR News: Tokyo Summer Olympics Will Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus, Japan Says
Tokyo Summer Olympics Will Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus, Japan Says
The Tokyo Summer Olympics will not begin in late July and will be held "by the summer of 2021," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.
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The Tokyo Summer Olympics will not begin in late July and will be held "by the summer of 2021," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.
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NPR News: Tokyo Summer Olympics Will Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus, Japan Says
Tokyo Summer Olympics Will Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus, Japan Says
The Tokyo Summer Olympics will not begin in late July and will be held "by the summer of 2021," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.
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The Tokyo Summer Olympics will not begin in late July and will be held "by the summer of 2021," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.
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NPR News: U.S. 'Disappointed' In Afghan Leadership, Will Slash $1 Billion In Aid, Pompeo Says
U.S. 'Disappointed' In Afghan Leadership, Will Slash $1 Billion In Aid, Pompeo Says
The secretary of state's announcement follows meetings in Kabul with Afghanistan's rivals to the presidency, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Pompeo said another $1 billion could be cut next year.
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The secretary of state's announcement follows meetings in Kabul with Afghanistan's rivals to the presidency, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Pompeo said another $1 billion could be cut next year.
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NPR News: U.S. 'Disappointed' In Afghan Leadership, Will Slash $1 Billion In Aid, Pompeo Says
U.S. 'Disappointed' In Afghan Leadership, Will Slash $1 Billion In Aid, Pompeo Says
The secretary of state's announcement follows meetings in Kabul with Afghanistan's rivals to the presidency, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Pompeo said another $1 billion could be cut next year.
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The secretary of state's announcement follows meetings in Kabul with Afghanistan's rivals to the presidency, Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Pompeo said another $1 billion could be cut next year.
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NPR News: New York City Couple Decides To Marry Now Instead Of In October
New York City Couple Decides To Marry Now Instead Of In October
With the uncertainty of the coronavirus they decided, why wait? A crowd gathered on the sidewalk and neighbors leaned out of windows. The newlyweds said it was their most New York moment yet.
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With the uncertainty of the coronavirus they decided, why wait? A crowd gathered on the sidewalk and neighbors leaned out of windows. The newlyweds said it was their most New York moment yet.
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NPR News: News Brief: Battle Against Coronavirus, U.S. Aid To Afghanistan
News Brief: Battle Against Coronavirus, U.S. Aid To Afghanistan
As coronavirus cases increase, more U.S. states issue stay-at-home orders. The U.K. tightens restrictions to fight the virus. And, the U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan amid a political crisis there.
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As coronavirus cases increase, more U.S. states issue stay-at-home orders. The U.K. tightens restrictions to fight the virus. And, the U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan amid a political crisis there.
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NPR News: News Brief: Battle Against Coronavirus, U.S. Aid To Afghanistan
News Brief: Battle Against Coronavirus, U.S. Aid To Afghanistan
As coronavirus cases increase, more U.S. states issue stay-at-home orders. The U.K. tightens restrictions to fight the virus. And, the U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan amid a political crisis there.
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As coronavirus cases increase, more U.S. states issue stay-at-home orders. The U.K. tightens restrictions to fight the virus. And, the U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan amid a political crisis there.
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NPR News: The Debate Over Money For Everybody
The Debate Over Money For Everybody
The economic case for giving away hundreds of billions of dollars.
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The economic case for giving away hundreds of billions of dollars.
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NPR News: U.S. To Cut Afghan Aid Over Failed Effort To Form Unity Government
U.S. To Cut Afghan Aid Over Failed Effort To Form Unity Government
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan. NPR's Noel King talks to Laurel Miller of the International Crisis Group about the significance of the trip.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan. NPR's Noel King talks to Laurel Miller of the International Crisis Group about the significance of the trip.
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NPR News: U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced strict lock-down measures on the entire country, ordering Britons to stay home unless going out for essential work and purchases.
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced strict lock-down measures on the entire country, ordering Britons to stay home unless going out for essential work and purchases.
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NPR News: Transportation Industry Warns Coronavirus Has Hurt Its Bottom Line
Transportation Industry Warns Coronavirus Has Hurt Its Bottom Line
Airlines say they will likely have to lay off thousands of workers if Congress can't pass a coronavirus economic relief package soon. Amtrak, bus lines and subways are suffering too.
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Airlines say they will likely have to lay off thousands of workers if Congress can't pass a coronavirus economic relief package soon. Amtrak, bus lines and subways are suffering too.
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NPR News: Climate Change Push Fuels Split On Coronavirus Stimulus
Climate Change Push Fuels Split On Coronavirus Stimulus
Clean energy groups have their own wish list for the massive coronavirus stimulus bill. They say the country's ability to tackle climate change is at stake.
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Clean energy groups have their own wish list for the massive coronavirus stimulus bill. They say the country's ability to tackle climate change is at stake.
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NPR News: As Coronavirus Delays Primary Season, States Weigh Expanding Absentee Voting
As Coronavirus Delays Primary Season, States Weigh Expanding Absentee Voting
There is growing interest in expanding voting by mail, at least for the remainder of 2020, in order to keep pollworkers and voters safe. But there are many challenges to pulling it off.
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There is growing interest in expanding voting by mail, at least for the remainder of 2020, in order to keep pollworkers and voters safe. But there are many challenges to pulling it off.
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NPR News: Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized After Taking Form Of Chloroquine To Prevent COVID-19
Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized After Taking Form Of Chloroquine To Prevent COVID-19
The couple ingested chloroquine phosphate, a chemical used to treat malaria that has been touted in recent days by President Trump as a possible "game changer" against COVID-19.
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The couple ingested chloroquine phosphate, a chemical used to treat malaria that has been touted in recent days by President Trump as a possible "game changer" against COVID-19.
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NPR News: U.S. To Cut Afghan Aid Over Failed Effort To Form Unity Government
U.S. To Cut Afghan Aid Over Failed Effort To Form Unity Government
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan. NPR's Noel King talks to Laurel Miller of the International Crisis Group about the significance of the trip.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan. NPR's Noel King talks to Laurel Miller of the International Crisis Group about the significance of the trip.
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NPR News: U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NPR News: U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced strict lock-down measures on the entire country, ordering Britons to stay home unless going out for essential work and purchases.
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced strict lock-down measures on the entire country, ordering Britons to stay home unless going out for essential work and purchases.
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Monday, 23 March 2020
NPR News: Woody Allen's Book Published Amid #MeToo Backlash
Woody Allen's Book Published Amid #MeToo Backlash
Arcade has put out hardcover and e-book editions of the memoir. It had been dropped earlier by Hachette Publishing after company employees, along with author and Allen's son Ronan Farrow, protested.
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Arcade has put out hardcover and e-book editions of the memoir. It had been dropped earlier by Hachette Publishing after company employees, along with author and Allen's son Ronan Farrow, protested.
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NPR News: Wisconsin Pushes Forward With April 7 Primary Despite Coronavirus
Wisconsin Pushes Forward With April 7 Primary Despite Coronavirus
Many other states have delayed elections but Wisconsin leaders are sticking with the date. In part, it's because local and state offices are also on the ballot.
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Many other states have delayed elections but Wisconsin leaders are sticking with the date. In part, it's because local and state offices are also on the ballot.
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NPR News: People With Disabilities Say Rationing Care Policies Violate Civil Rights
People With Disabilities Say Rationing Care Policies Violate Civil Rights
People with disabilities are asking the federal government to stop state and hospital policies that they fear will ration care in favor of younger and healthier people.
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People with disabilities are asking the federal government to stop state and hospital policies that they fear will ration care in favor of younger and healthier people.
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump Compares Defense Production Act To Nationalization
FACT CHECK: Trump Compares Defense Production Act To Nationalization
President Trump, when asked about using the Defense Production Act to spur businesses to create much-needed products to fight the coronavirus, compared it to nationalizations in Venezuela.
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President Trump, when asked about using the Defense Production Act to spur businesses to create much-needed products to fight the coronavirus, compared it to nationalizations in Venezuela.
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NPR News: Is There A Long-Term Strategy For Overcoming The COVID-19 Pandemic?
Is There A Long-Term Strategy For Overcoming The COVID-19 Pandemic?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Nurith Aizenman, Juliette Kayyem, a former Homeland Security official, and NPR's Franco Ordoñez about how the coronavirus will reshape our lives for months to come.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Nurith Aizenman, Juliette Kayyem, a former Homeland Security official, and NPR's Franco Ordoñez about how the coronavirus will reshape our lives for months to come.
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NPR News: Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Missouri Walmart
Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Missouri Walmart
The pregnant customer went into labor in the toilet paper aisle. Fortunately plenty of people were around. A nearby nurse leapt into action and the store manager held up a sheet for privacy.
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The pregnant customer went into labor in the toilet paper aisle. Fortunately plenty of people were around. A nearby nurse leapt into action and the store manager held up a sheet for privacy.
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NPR News: Californians Also Face Life Under Shelter-In-Place Order
Californians Also Face Life Under Shelter-In-Place Order
California's Bay Area has been sheltering in place longer than most. People are finding ways to cope but worry the worst is yet to come as the health crisis leads to an economic one.
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California's Bay Area has been sheltering in place longer than most. People are finding ways to cope but worry the worst is yet to come as the health crisis leads to an economic one.
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NPR News: Life Changes After Illinois Governor Implements Stay-At-Home Order
Life Changes After Illinois Governor Implements Stay-At-Home Order
A statewide "stay at home" order took effect in Illinois over the weekend. It means dramatic changes in normally bustling Chicago.
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A statewide "stay at home" order took effect in Illinois over the weekend. It means dramatic changes in normally bustling Chicago.
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NPR News: New York Is One Of The States Bearing The Brunt Of COVID-19 Pandemic
New York Is One Of The States Bearing The Brunt Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Facing a rapid increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York state is ready for the Army Corps of Engineers to start building temporary hospitals.
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Facing a rapid increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York state is ready for the Army Corps of Engineers to start building temporary hospitals.
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NPR News: News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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NPR News: Italy Witnesses Relentless Rise In COVID-19 Deaths
Italy Witnesses Relentless Rise In COVID-19 Deaths
Italian army trucks are taking coffins of Coronavirus victims from overwhelmed funeral homes — as doctors treating COVID-19 patients issue urgent pleas for help.
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Italian army trucks are taking coffins of Coronavirus victims from overwhelmed funeral homes — as doctors treating COVID-19 patients issue urgent pleas for help.
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NPR News: U.S., China Accuse Each Other Of Mishandling COVID-19 Outbreak
U.S., China Accuse Each Other Of Mishandling COVID-19 Outbreak
In Washington D.C., China hawks are using the coronavirus pandemic to argue that the U.S. needs a tough economic and geopolitical stance against China. President Trump is echoing those views.
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In Washington D.C., China hawks are using the coronavirus pandemic to argue that the U.S. needs a tough economic and geopolitical stance against China. President Trump is echoing those views.
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NPR News: Japan Considers Whether To Delay Summer Olympic Games
Japan Considers Whether To Delay Summer Olympic Games
Under pressure from the spreading pandemic, as well as anxious athletes and corporate sponsors, Japan finally conceded that it may have no choice but to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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Under pressure from the spreading pandemic, as well as anxious athletes and corporate sponsors, Japan finally conceded that it may have no choice but to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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NPR News: Syria Confirms 1st Case Of COVID-19
Syria Confirms 1st Case Of COVID-19
State media in Syria on Sunday reported the country's first coronavirus case. The number of cases is likely higher because war-torn Syria faces challenges in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State media in Syria on Sunday reported the country's first coronavirus case. The number of cases is likely higher because war-torn Syria faces challenges in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NPR News: News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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NPR News: Italy Witnesses Relentless Rise In COVID-19 Deaths
Italy Witnesses Relentless Rise In COVID-19 Deaths
Italian army trucks are taking coffins of Coronavirus victims from overwhelmed funeral homes — as doctors treating COVID-19 patients issue urgent pleas for help.
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Italian army trucks are taking coffins of Coronavirus victims from overwhelmed funeral homes — as doctors treating COVID-19 patients issue urgent pleas for help.
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NPR News: U.S., China Accuse Each Other Of Mishandling COVID-19 Outbreak
U.S., China Accuse Each Other Of Mishandling COVID-19 Outbreak
In Washington D.C., China hawks are using the coronavirus pandemic to argue that the U.S. needs a tough economic and geopolitical stance against China. President Trump is echoing those views.
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In Washington D.C., China hawks are using the coronavirus pandemic to argue that the U.S. needs a tough economic and geopolitical stance against China. President Trump is echoing those views.
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NPR News: Japan Considers Whether To Delay Summer Olympic Games
Japan Considers Whether To Delay Summer Olympic Games
Under pressure from the spreading pandemic, as well as anxious athletes and corporate sponsors, Japan finally conceded that it may have no choice but to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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Under pressure from the spreading pandemic, as well as anxious athletes and corporate sponsors, Japan finally conceded that it may have no choice but to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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NPR News: Syria Confirms 1st Case Of COVID-19
Syria Confirms 1st Case Of COVID-19
State media in Syria on Sunday reported the country's first coronavirus case. The number of cases is likely higher because war-torn Syria faces challenges in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State media in Syria on Sunday reported the country's first coronavirus case. The number of cases is likely higher because war-torn Syria faces challenges in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NPR News: News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
News Brief: Stimulus Measure, Coronavirus Facts, N.Y. COVID-19 Cases
Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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Senate Democrats on Sunday block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill from moving forward. China and the U.S. spar over coronavirus facts. And, New York state is now the epicenter of COVID-19.
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NPR News: Puerto Rice Enforces Strict Stay-At-Home Order
Puerto Rice Enforces Strict Stay-At-Home Order
Some of the strictest measures to contain COVID-19 are in Puerto Rico, where the governor has effectively shut the island down amid fears its health system is too weak after Hurricane Maria.
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Some of the strictest measures to contain COVID-19 are in Puerto Rico, where the governor has effectively shut the island down amid fears its health system is too weak after Hurricane Maria.
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NPR News: Prisons And Jails Change Policies To Address Coronavirus Threat Behind Bars
Prisons And Jails Change Policies To Address Coronavirus Threat Behind Bars
Some prisons are waiving fees for hygiene supplies and county jails are releasing certain inmates early to combat the potential threat posed by the Covid-19 virus.
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Some prisons are waiving fees for hygiene supplies and county jails are releasing certain inmates early to combat the potential threat posed by the Covid-19 virus.
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NPR News: Tests At Nursing Home In Washington State Confirm 30 Coronavirus Cases
Tests At Nursing Home In Washington State Confirm 30 Coronavirus Cases
A month after an outbreak at a nursing home in Seattle, testing at a facility in Bellingham reveals that 24 residents and six of the facility's staff have become infected with the virus.
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A month after an outbreak at a nursing home in Seattle, testing at a facility in Bellingham reveals that 24 residents and six of the facility's staff have become infected with the virus.
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NPR News: 3 GOP Senators In Self-Quarantine Will Be Unable To Vote On Coronavirus Relief
3 GOP Senators In Self-Quarantine Will Be Unable To Vote On Coronavirus Relief
After a positive coronavirus test for Sen. Rand Paul, Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, who said they had recent contact with Paul but showed no symptoms, also voluntarily self-isolate.
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After a positive coronavirus test for Sen. Rand Paul, Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, who said they had recent contact with Paul but showed no symptoms, also voluntarily self-isolate.
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Sunday, 22 March 2020
NPR News: Mexico To Begin "Healthy Distancing" Amid Criticism It Has Done Too Little Too Late
Mexico To Begin "Healthy Distancing" Amid Criticism It Has Done Too Little Too Late
Starting Monday, Mexicans will be urged to maintain safe distances from each other, and if possible, work from home. At least 250 cases and two deaths have been reported in the country.
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Starting Monday, Mexicans will be urged to maintain safe distances from each other, and if possible, work from home. At least 250 cases and two deaths have been reported in the country.
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NPR News: India Observes 14 hours Of Self-Quarantine
India Observes 14 hours Of Self-Quarantine
Heeding a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions took part in a voluntary "public curfew" on Sunday to demonstrate support for the nation's medical community.
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Heeding a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions took part in a voluntary "public curfew" on Sunday to demonstrate support for the nation's medical community.
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NPR News: Mexico To Begin "Healthy Distancing" Amid Criticism It Has Done Too Little Too Late
Mexico To Begin "Healthy Distancing" Amid Criticism It Has Done Too Little Too Late
Starting Monday, Mexicans will be urged to maintain safe distances from each other, and if possible, work from home. At least 250 cases and two deaths have been reported in the country.
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Starting Monday, Mexicans will be urged to maintain safe distances from each other, and if possible, work from home. At least 250 cases and two deaths have been reported in the country.
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NPR News: India Observes 14 hours Of Self-Quarantine
India Observes 14 hours Of Self-Quarantine
Heeding a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions took part in a voluntary "public curfew" on Sunday to demonstrate support for the nation's medical community.
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Heeding a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions took part in a voluntary "public curfew" on Sunday to demonstrate support for the nation's medical community.
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NPR News: Bidets Gain U.S. Popularity During The Coronavirus Crisis
Bidets Gain U.S. Popularity During The Coronavirus Crisis
Senior reporter at Wired Kate Knibbs talks about the growing popularity of bidets in the United States due to toilet paper shortages caused by the coronavirus.
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Senior reporter at Wired Kate Knibbs talks about the growing popularity of bidets in the United States due to toilet paper shortages caused by the coronavirus.
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NPR News: Faith Leaders Discuss How The Coronavirus Is Impacting Work
Faith Leaders Discuss How The Coronavirus Is Impacting Work
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three faith leaders about coronavirus and how it's impacted their congregations and work: Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, Imam Rizwan Ali and Pastor Thomas McKenzie.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three faith leaders about coronavirus and how it's impacted their congregations and work: Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, Imam Rizwan Ali and Pastor Thomas McKenzie.
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NPR News: Andrew Yang Talks Universal Basic Income During The Coronavirus Crisis
Andrew Yang Talks Universal Basic Income During The Coronavirus Crisis
Universal basic income has been getting more attention during the pandemic. NPR's Michel Martin talks with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who popularized the idea on the campaign trail.
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Universal basic income has been getting more attention during the pandemic. NPR's Michel Martin talks with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who popularized the idea on the campaign trail.
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NPR News: German Chancellor Angela Merkel Goes Into Self-Isolation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Goes Into Self-Isolation
Merkel put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
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Merkel put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
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NPR News: German Chancellor Angela Merkel Goes Into Self-Isolation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Goes Into Self-Isolation
Merkel put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
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Merkel put herself under self-quarantine after learning that her doctor had tested positive for COVID-19.
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NPR News: New York Governor Cuomo Calls For Army Corps To Help Build Temporary Hospitals
New York Governor Cuomo Calls For Army Corps To Help Build Temporary Hospitals
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has already identified four sites to build temporary hospitals to help deal with the surging cases of coronavirus in the state.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has already identified four sites to build temporary hospitals to help deal with the surging cases of coronavirus in the state.
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NPR News: The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers
The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers
A group of independent documentary photographers shared their experiences on the ground in Iran covering the pandemic.
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A group of independent documentary photographers shared their experiences on the ground in Iran covering the pandemic.
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NPR News: The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers
The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers
A group of independent documentary photographers shared their experiences on the ground in Iran covering the pandemic.
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A group of independent documentary photographers shared their experiences on the ground in Iran covering the pandemic.
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NPR News: Southeast Asian Nations Tighten Restrictions To Help Contain Spread Of Coronavirus
Southeast Asian Nations Tighten Restrictions To Help Contain Spread Of Coronavirus
Tourists are being banned outright after many countries on the continent reported a sharp increase in the number of cases this past week.
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Tourists are being banned outright after many countries on the continent reported a sharp increase in the number of cases this past week.
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NPR News: Southeast Asian Nations Tighten Restrictions To Help Contain Spread Of Coronavirus
Southeast Asian Nations Tighten Restrictions To Help Contain Spread Of Coronavirus
Tourists are being banned outright after many countries on the continent reported a sharp increase in the number of cases this past week.
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Tourists are being banned outright after many countries on the continent reported a sharp increase in the number of cases this past week.
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NPR News: A Cashier Reports From The Grocery Front Lines
A Cashier Reports From The Grocery Front Lines
People are rushing to stores to stock up. Michelle Lee, a cashier at Safeway in Alexandria, Va., describes her job during the pandemic.
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People are rushing to stores to stock up. Michelle Lee, a cashier at Safeway in Alexandria, Va., describes her job during the pandemic.
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NPR News: As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up
As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up
The service industry is taking a serious hit due to social distancing. But delivery drivers for Uber Eats say their business is on the rise.
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The service industry is taking a serious hit due to social distancing. But delivery drivers for Uber Eats say their business is on the rise.
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NPR News: In Oregon, Neighbors Use Social Media To Offer — And Ask For — Help
In Oregon, Neighbors Use Social Media To Offer — And Ask For — Help
Some Oregonians are using social media to organize care for neighbors during the coronavirus outbreak. A Facebook group in Bend is teeming with requests and offers to help with childcare and errands.
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Some Oregonians are using social media to organize care for neighbors during the coronavirus outbreak. A Facebook group in Bend is teeming with requests and offers to help with childcare and errands.
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NPR News: U.S. Hospitals Prepare Guidelines For Who Gets Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
U.S. Hospitals Prepare Guidelines For Who Gets Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
Doctors in Italy are overwhelmed by coronavirus cases and prioritizing which patients get care. Many U.S. doctors could soon be making the same life-or-death decisions.
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Doctors in Italy are overwhelmed by coronavirus cases and prioritizing which patients get care. Many U.S. doctors could soon be making the same life-or-death decisions.
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NPR News: U.S. Hospitals Prepare Guidelines For Who Gets Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
U.S. Hospitals Prepare Guidelines For Who Gets Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
Doctors in Italy are overwhelmed by coronavirus cases and prioritizing which patients get care. Many U.S. doctors could soon be making the same life-or-death decisions.
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Doctors in Italy are overwhelmed by coronavirus cases and prioritizing which patients get care. Many U.S. doctors could soon be making the same life-or-death decisions.
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NPR News: Holocaust Survivor Is First Coronavirus Death In Israel
Holocaust Survivor Is First Coronavirus Death In Israel
The family of 88-year-old Arie Even said they were saddened not to be able to be with him during his final days. They were asked to stay away in order not to catch the virus.
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The family of 88-year-old Arie Even said they were saddened not to be able to be with him during his final days. They were asked to stay away in order not to catch the virus.
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NPR News: Holocaust Survivor Is First Coronavirus Death In Israel
Holocaust Survivor Is First Coronavirus Death In Israel
The family of 88-year-old Arie Even said they were saddened not to be able to be with him during his final days. They were asked to stay away in order not to catch the virus.
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The family of 88-year-old Arie Even said they were saddened not to be able to be with him during his final days. They were asked to stay away in order not to catch the virus.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services
Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services
Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.
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Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.
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NPR News: Outbreak Voices: A South Korean Student On Hunkering Down In New Haven
Outbreak Voices: A South Korean Student On Hunkering Down In New Haven
Yale University sophomore Jenny Lee decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus outbreak and not return to her family in South Korea. She shares her experience.
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Yale University sophomore Jenny Lee decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus outbreak and not return to her family in South Korea. She shares her experience.
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NPR News: Outbreak Voices: A South Korean Student On Hunkering Down In New Haven
Outbreak Voices: A South Korean Student On Hunkering Down In New Haven
Yale University sophomore Jenny Lee decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus outbreak and not return to her family in South Korea. She shares her experience.
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Yale University sophomore Jenny Lee decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus outbreak and not return to her family in South Korea. She shares her experience.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Quashes Iran's New Year Celebrations
Coronavirus Quashes Iran's New Year Celebrations
Norooz, which means "new day," is meant to be a holiday of hope and celebration. But Iran has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Foreign policy analyst Ali Ahmadi, political analyst explains.
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Norooz, which means "new day," is meant to be a holiday of hope and celebration. But Iran has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Foreign policy analyst Ali Ahmadi, political analyst explains.
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