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Ohio County Prosecutor: Pandemic Puts More Stress On Families Dealing With Addiction
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Even though Vinton County, Ohio, hasn't had high infection rates of the coronavirus, social restrictions have made it harder to keep drug users and their children safe, says Trecia Kimes-Brown.
News Brief: Contact Tracing, Internet Voting, Airbnb Bookings
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
NPR surveyed the 50 states about their contact tracing capacity. Amid coronavirus, states expand Internet voting experiments — raising security fears. And, Airbnb bookings drop amid pandemic.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, More Ga. Businesses Open, Post COVID-19
Monday, April 27, 2020
What does Congress need to do to prepare for reopening the country? Georgia's dine-in restaurants and theaters are allowed to open. And, COVID-19 may change basic human interactions like handshakes.
Share Your Poems Of Hurting And Healing
Monday, April 20, 2020
How can grief become an instrument of comfort? Morning Edition wants to hear from those whose lives have been affected by COVID-19 — in the form of a poem.
News Brief: Reopening States, China's Economy, Origins Of Coronavirus
Friday, April 17, 2020
White House issues guide to help states reopen. For the first time in decades, China's economy shrinks — because of the pandemic. And, questions remain regarding the precise origins of COVID-19.
In New Film About Gospel Pioneers The Clark Sisters, The Music Comes First
Friday, April 17, 2020
Director Christine Swanson's new film is about the celebrated Detroit gospel group, The Clark Sisters. She talks to host Rachel Martin about being adamant about casting women who could actually sing.
News Brief: Reopening States, Jobless Claims, India's COVID-19 Crisis
Thursday, April 16, 2020
President Trump will give guidance to governors on reopening states. First-time claims for jobless benefits will be announced. And in India, fears contact-tracing has crossed into discrimination.
S.C. Senator Says Getting COVID-19 Information To African Americans Will 'Save Lives'
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The coronavirus is hitting African Americans especially hard. Republican Sen. Tim Scott says the federal government is trying to keep black communities informed.
News Brief: WHO Funding, Reopening The U.S., Antibody Tests
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
U.S. ends WHO funding pending a review of its handling of COVID-19. President Trump backpedals comments that only he can reopen the U.S. And, tests to detect past COVID-19 exposure hit the market.
The Challenges Of Caring For Aging Parents During A Pandemic
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, many people are faced with an impossible choice: follow social distancing guidelines, or expose yourself to the virus to care for elderly parents.
News Brief: Coronavirus Roundup, Wisconsin Primary Results
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
President Trump insists only he has the authority to reopen the country. A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt dies from coronavirus complications. And, results are in from Wisconsin's primary.
News Brief: COVID-19 Testing, Promises And Lockdowns
Monday, April 13, 2020
Experts say before the U.S. can reopen, advancements must be made in testing and tracing the sick. Has President Trump's pledges to fight COVID-19 materialized? And, Spain eases lockdown rules.
News Brief: COVID-19 Curve, Abortion Battle, Bloomberg Campaign Workers
Friday, April 03, 2020
The U.S. coronavirus curve rises while China's flattens. The pandemic opens a new front in the abortion battle. And, Bloomberg staffers say they were promised jobs through November, some are suing.
Labor Department Reports 6.6 Million Jobless Claims
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Jobless claims hit 6.6 million in today's report, doubling the grim milestone reached last week. The numbers are released weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
News Brief: Coronavirus Restrictions And Orders, Presidential Campaign
Thursday, April 02, 2020
President Trump says he's considering restricting some domestic travel. Florida orders residents to stay at home. And, the coronavirus nearly bumps the presidential campaign from news headlines.
New Survey Shows Manufacturing Activity Slumped In March
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
New orders, production and employment were all down.These are just some of the ways the coronavirus pandemic and the government's effort to address it are slamming the brakes on the U.S. economy.
News Brief: 100,000 People Could Die In Coming Months, Task Force Says
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
President Trump issues sobering coronavirus warning. Models show it will get worse before it gets better. Dozens of sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt are sick after being infected with COVID-19.
'Social Distance': A Community-Style Poem To Help You Feel Less Isolated
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Last month, poet Kwame Alexander asked you to write a poem inspired by two paintings of women looking out of a window. Many of you found a way to express life during the coronavirus pandemic.
News Brief: COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Capacity, Coronavirus Lockdowns
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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.
News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths
Monday, March 30, 2020
To fight the coronavirus, social distancing guidelines are 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 have died of COVID-19.