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There's been only one human case of bird flu in this outbreak. Are we missing others?
by Will Stone
Officially, only one person has caught bird flu during the current outbreak among dairy cattle, but experts are hearing of others getting sick. The U.S. doesn't have an easy to way to detect cases.
'Behind The Kingdom's Veil' Offers Insights Into The Lives Of Ordinary Saudis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with correspondent Susanne Koelbl of Der Spiegel about her book, Behind the Kingdom's Veil: Inside the New Saudi Arabia Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Airline Workers Face Unemployment Line
by David Schaper
From mechanics to CEOs, employees of the nation's airlines are pleading for an extension of pandemic relief funding. Without a deal, workers are facing big layoffs throughout the industry.
U.S. Government Prepares To Crack Down On Hospitals For Not Reporting COVID-19 Data
by Pien Huang
NPR has obtained draft documents that indicate the federal government is planning to cut off Medicare funding to hospitals that don't comply with a request to supply daily COVID-19 data.
Some On The Right See 17-Year-Old Charged With Killing 2 Kenosha Protesters As Hero
by Shawn Johnson
The 17-year-old charged with killing two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., has become something of a hero to some on the right. His lawyers are pushing that narrative in his defense.
National Negro Opera Company House Named One Of The Most Endangered Places In U.S.
by Andrew Limbong
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced its annual list of most endangered places. One of the places on the list is the National Negro Opera Company House in Pittsburgh.
Louisville Officers Shot During Unrest Over Jury Decision In The Breonna Taylor Case
by Adrian Florido
Two police officers in Louisville, Ky., were shot Wednesday night as protests intensified following a grand jury decision not to charge any officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote
by Greg Allen
This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.
Legal Analysis Of An Indictment In The Breonna Taylor Case
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jamiles Lartey of the Marshall Project about the legal reasoning behind the lack of criminal charges in Breonna Taylor's death.
Companies Are Pivoting To Selling Furniture For Home Offices
by Greg Rosalsky
It's a bad time to be selling furniture for commercial offices. However, it's a great time to be selling it for home offices. So, furniture companies are having to pivot.
Parties' Reactions To Trump's Comment On Peaceful Transfer Of Power
by Asma Khalid
President Trump refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power when asked by a reporter. It's confirming Democrats' fears that he might not give up power if he loses the election to Joe Biden.
India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon
by Lauren Frayer
The Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. But Indian hospitals are still full, and the country's coronavirus cases are soaring.
Scientists Find The Quiet Of Pandemic Shutdowns Has Made Birds Change Their Tunes
As pandemic shutdowns lowered urban noise in San Francisco, songbirds there took advantage and belted out better performances of their songs.