Politics & Government

Tensions Between The U.S. And China Increase During The Pandemic

3:58pm May 22, 2020

From trade to technology to the handling of the coronavirus, the relationship between the U.S. and China seems to be disintegrating. NPR's correspondents discuss increasing tensions amid the pandemic.

Politics & Government

Biden Says African-American Voters, Who Are Not Sure Whom To Vote For, "Ain't Black"

3:58pm May 22, 2020

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said African-American voters, unsure about whether to vote for him or President Trump, "ain't black."

Flanked by President Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing last month at the White House.

Fauci Voices Cautious Optimism About Moderna Vaccine, Calling Trial 'Quite Promising'

12:41pm May 22, 2020

by Jason Breslow

Dr. Anthony Fauci says it's "conceivable" a coronavirus vaccine could be ready within months but cautions "when you're dealing with vaccines, there could be so many things that get in the way."

U.S. flags will fly at half-staff on federal and military posts through Sunday as President Trump orders a remembrance of the nearly 100,000 people who have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. Earlier this month, flags in the hard-hit state of New York flew at

President Trump Orders Flags To Fly At Half-Staff As U.S. Mourns Nearly 100,000 Dead

11:40am May 22, 2020

by Bill Chappell

Flags will be lowered from Friday through Sunday's sunset in a show of national mourning and remembrance.

Greensboro Looks To Expand Outdoor Dining To Public Streets, Sidewalks

9:55am May 22, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

As restaurants gradually begin to reopen, Greensboro patrons may soon have more outdoor dining options.

Tom Rivett-Carnac speaks as part of TED2020: The Prequel. April 22, 2020. Photo courtesy of TED.

Tom Rivett-Carnac: How Can We Shift Our Mindset To Fight Climate Change Together?

9:54am May 22, 2020

by NPR/TED Staff

It's easy to feel powerless against looming challenges we cannot control — like climate change. So what should we do? Political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac says the power is in our mindset.

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Christiana Figueres speaks at TED2016 - Dream, February 15-19, 2016, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: Bret Hartman / TED

Christiana Figueres: How Can We Choose Optimism — Even In The Darkest Times?

9:07am May 22, 2020

by NPR/TED STAFF

In 2015, Christiana Figueres helped pave the path to the historic Paris Agreement. She says more than ever we need stubborn optimism — a gritty, determined choice to make change because we have to.

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Xiye Bastida at the Global Strike in New York City on Sept. 20, 2019.

Xiye Bastida: How Are Young People Making The Choice To Fight Climate Change?

9:07am May 22, 2020

by NPR/TED STAFF

For some youth, being part of the solution means focusing their entire lives on the climate crisis. For Xiye Bastida, a 17-year-old climate justice activist, there is no hope without action.

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When Shutdowns Began, Counties Struggled For Resources, Data

8:32am May 22, 2020

by Paul Garber

Editors note: WFDD worked with other public radio stations in North Carolina to look at the how counties responded to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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President Trump listens as Scott Turner, executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, speaks during a meeting with African American leaders in Michigan on Thursday.

White House Looks At 'Opportunity Zone' Extension In Wake Of COVID-19

5:51am May 22, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. But critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.

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