Newspapers Are Reassigning Sports Journalists As Pro Seasons Are Put Off
As sports events are canceled, newspapers around the country are now reassigning sports journalists to cover other subjects — including the pandemic.
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Officer Clemmons, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Policeman Pal, Tells His Story
Dr. François S. Clemmons' ambition and artistry, pain and struggle informed the person behind his character, Officer Clemmons. His memoir is often disarming in its intimacy and honesty.
Regulators Consider Capping Oil Production For 1st Time In Nearly 50 Years
Both demand and prices for crude oil have plummeted due to the economic shutdown. Now, U.S. oil regulators are debating whether to cap production — for the first time since the 1970s.
Black Mississippians Are Being Hit Especially Hard By The Coronavirus
Shalondra Rollins tested positive for COVID-19 and died three days later. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with reporter Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today about lessons to learn from Rollins' story.
Coronavirus Updates: 30 Million Americans Applied For Unemployment In Past 6 Weeks
More than 30 million Americans have applied for unemployment in just six weeks. NPR's economics and science correspondents update on the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
The U.S. Military Continues Operations Worldwide Despite The Pandemic
While most of the country is under lockdown, the U.S. military continues its operations. Troops continue their training, and the Air Force keeps delivering supplies worldwide during the pandemic.
Texas Bookstore Owner Considers Reopening As State Lifts Some Quarantine Restrictions
Restaurants, retailers and malls in Texas are allowed to reopen on May 1. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kyle Hall, an independent bookstore owner, about his plans on getting back to work.
NYC Subways To Close Every Night For Disinfection
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the plan to shut down the subway system each night "a massive undertaking." Essential workers will be able to take alternative transportation at no cost.
Activists Refuse To Pay Rent As New York Struggles With The Coronavirus Outbreak
With New York having the largest coronavirus outbreak among U.S. states, activists and community organizers are putting together strikes, refusing to pay rent on May 1.
Los Angeles City And County Offer Free Coronavirus Testing To All Residents
The announcement by Mayor Eric Garcetti makes LA the first major city to offer free testing to all its residents. It came as county health officials reported another 1,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases.