Remembering 5 People Who Died During The Coronavirus Pandemic
On Wednesday, the U.S. marked the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. We pay tribute to five people who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Health & Safety
Venue Owners Say It’s An Uncertain Future For Live Music
Over the past months, some businesses have had to change their model to survive. Others, like music venues, had to shut down completely.
News Brief: Pandemic Deaths, China's Move On Hong Kong, Minneapolis Protests
More than 100,000 Americans die from COVID-19. China moves closer to criminalizing dissent from Hong Kong. And, violent protests continue in Minneapolis after a black man died in police custody.
Remembering COVID-19 Victim Devin Francis Of Miami
Devin Francis, 44, a radiology technician in Miami, was months away from getting married when he died of COVID-19 in April. His daughter turned 11 this week.
'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.
The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.
LA Sues California Company, Alleging 'Sophisticated' COVID-19 Fraud
The city attorney accuses Wellness Matrix Group of "shocking deceptive conduct" over its sales of purported "at-home" coronavirus tests and virus-killing disinfectant.
How Presidents Lead In Times Of National Mourning
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times about the politics of public mourning.
The Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 100,000
The coronavirus has claimed 100,000 lives in the U.S. The grim milestone comes as states started reopening, risking a much higher death toll.
WHO Warns Of A 'Second Peak' In Countries That Reopen Too Quickly
So far, there is no seasonal pattern to coronavirus outbreaks, the WHO's Dr. Margaret Harris says. Lockdowns may not be necessary, she says, but infections rise when restrictions are relaxed rapidly.
House Casts Its 1st Remote Votes, With Parties Still Divided On The Issue
Dozens of House Democrats voted by proxy for the first time under the chamber's new rules. Republicans urged their members not to participate, and are suing to stop it in the future.