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Dr. Anthony Fauci steps out of the West Wing for a briefing on the novel coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House in March.

White House Denies Congressional Request For Dr. Anthony Fauci's Testimony

6:45pm May 01, 2020

by Alana Wise

Dr. Fauci's testimony had been requested by the House Appropriations Committee as part of an investigation into the the COVID-19 response. The White House called the request "counter-productive."

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The First Day At A Georgia Mall After The Reopening

6:07pm May 01, 2020

by Emil Moffatt

Several dozen malls across the United States are set to reopen on Friday. North Georgia Premium Outlet is one of them.

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The Carnival Corp. Miracle and Panorama cruise ships anchored in Long Beach, Calif. on April 13, 2020.

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Carnival Cruise Line Subject Of Congressional Investigation

5:40pm May 01, 2020

by Greg Allen

Congress to investigate Carnival Cruise Line for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of passengers died and hundreds of others were sickened while at least nine ships remained at sea.

Members of the Real Idaho Three Percenters unload potatoes this week as part of a volunteer effort to give away crops that were unsold because of the coronavirus pandemic. Their activities raise questions about the role of militias in the pandemic respons

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It Was A Feel-Good Story About Potatoes. But It Left Out An Idaho Militia's Role

4:55pm May 01, 2020

by Hannah Allam

The Real Idaho Three Percenters' involvement in a potato giveaway raises questions about the role armed groups are playing in the coronavirus response.

TED Radio Hour Offers A Show About Loneliness During The Pandemic

4:47pm May 01, 2020

by Manoush Zomorodi

The pandemic has left people to deal with various complicated emotions. TED Radio Hour has put together a show about one of them, loneliness.

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What The Federal Reserve May Be Planning For The Future

4:47pm May 01, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with economist Julia Coronado about the Federal Reserve's recent efforts to protect the economy and what plans does it have moving forward.

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Some Republicans Demand That Governor Reopen More Businesses In Texas

4:44pm May 01, 2020

by Wade Goodwyn

Although Texas is easing its stay-at-home order, some Republicans say the governor is not going far enough and should allow even more sectors to reopen — such as tourism and recreation.

Coronavirus Updates: Trump Administration Discusses Vaccine, Drug Efforts

4:40pm May 01, 2020

The Trump administration is launching an operation to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as January 2021. NPR's science and political correspondents discuss the project and its timeline.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 02: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos attends a commemoration ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.

House Judiciary Committee Calls On Amazon's Bezos To Testify

4:40pm May 01, 2020

by Alana Wise

The House Judiciary Committee has threatened to subpoena Amazon founder Jeff Bezos if he does not voluntarily address the company possibly misleading Congress in earlier testimony.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday, that the state's schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

New York Schools Will Stay Closed For Rest Of The School Year, Cuomo Says

4:21pm May 01, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said campuses will not reopen this academic year, affecting an estimated 4.2 million students. The announcement comes as the state sees progress in its battle with COVID-19.