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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 countries.

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.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Eric Liu, founder of Citizen University, about civic engagement during a time of social distancing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.

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.

The U.S. hit the grim milestone on Saturday night after the number of coronavirus-related deaths doubled in two days.