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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
CDC Updates Guidelines For Reopening Public Places
by Allison Aubrey
Desks at least six feet apart, kids arriving at different times, eating lunch in the classrooms — the CDC has updated guidelines for re-opening public places, including schools.
Poll: Two-Thirds Expect Return To Normal Will Take 6 Months Or More
by Domenico Montanaro
What It Would Take To Develop A Coronavirus Vaccine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Prashant Yadav, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, about why vaccines require global cooperation and how the U.S. is approaching the challenge.
Census Bureau's New Survey Measures Effects Of The Pandemic On The U.S. Households
by Hansi Lo Wang
The Census Bureau on Wednesday has released the first weekly results from its new survey measuring how the pandemic is affecting households around the U.S.
2 Alabama High Schools Celebrate Graduation Despite Coronavirus Concerns
by Janae Pierre
Two of the largest high schools in Alabama are holding their graduations this week — despite concerns about the coronavirus. Administrators say they will ensure proper social distancing.
Immigration To The U.S. Comes To A Standstill During The Pandemic
by Joel Rose
U.S. citizenship and green card applications have plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the White House is planning to consider further cuts to work visas.
Protesters Offer Free Haircuts At Michigan Capitol To Defy Stay-At-Home Order
by Abigail Censky
Getting a haircut has become a rallying cry of those opposing stay-at-home orders across the U.S. A group of protesters in Michigan is now offering free haircuts on the capitol lawn.
Viral Vegan Influencer Makes Comforting TikTok Videos During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actress Tabitha Brown, who has become a sensation after gaining a new audience on TikTok using southern charm and uplifting messages during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Victims: Executioner And Anti-Death Penalty Activist Jerry Givens
Jerry Givens, who served as Virginia's chief executioner for 17 years and later became a prominent voice against capital punishment, has died at the age of 67 from COVID-19.
Floodwaters Force Thousands Of People To Evacuate In Michigan
by Tracy Samilton
The breach in two dams in Michigan has caused major flooding in two counties. Floodwaters are forcing thousands of people, who have been sheltering in place, to evacuate.