Parents On How They Are Bracing For Another Semester Of Distance Learning
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with parents from around the country about how they're preparing for another semester of remote learning.
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Supreme Court Allows Rhode Island To Make Voting By Mail Easier Amid Pandemic
The state has agreed to suspend a requirement that mail-in ballots must be signed before two witnesses or a notary. The high court rejects a Republican effort to reinstate the rule this fall.
U.S. Sees Deadly Drug Overdose Spike During Pandemic
"During the pandemic, basically everything is pointed in the wrong direction," says one federal health official, who calls the convergence of COVID-19 and America's addiction crisis "a nightmare."
Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test
Researchers at Yale University are seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a coronavirus saliva test. This streamlined test can offer results faster and easier.
Mail Delivery In Swing States Falls Short, Worrying Elections Officials
Postal data show mail delivery in three critical swing states is not meeting on-time performance goals. Elections officials worry that voters won't be able to get their ballots submitted on time.
Tennessee Criminalizes Camping Out On The Grounds Of The State Capitol
After two months of people protesting around the clock, the Tennessee legislature passed a bill Wednesday that would make it a felony to camp out on the grounds of the state Capitol.
Breonna Taylor's Mother Urges Criminal Charges: 'Every Day Is Still March The 13th'
"I absolutely expect there to be charges based on the evidence," attorney Benjamin Crump says after Taylor's family meets with Louisville's mayor and the Kentucky attorney general.
Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?
Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Make 1st Joint Appearance
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his newly named running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made their first joint appearance in Delaware on Wednesday.
After Devastating Derecho, Midwest Takes Stock Of The Damage
A powerful windstorm flattened crops, toppled trees and crumpled grain silos. Days later, communities are still assessing the damage.