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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Work Of Educators In The U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with special education teacher Anna Jones and school administrator Wayne Stewart about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed their work as educators.
A Doctor Answers Questions On Health Disparities And Treatments For COVID-19
Dr. Tracey Henryan, an assistant health director at Grady Primary Care Center in Atlanta, answers listener questions on health disparities and treatments for COVID-19.
The Pandemic Creates A Perfect Environment For New Types Of Fraud
by Martin Kaste
The pandemic has caused fear, uncertainty and unpredictability, as well as lavished new forms of government aid. It became a perfect environment for scammers.
What Happened Today: Unemployment Keeps Rising, Economy Questions
by Danielle Kurtzleben
NPR's economics correspondent answers listener questions about unemployment and the state of the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump Visits Michigan, Argues It's Time To Reopen The State
by Mara Liasson
President Trump on Thursday has visited a battleground state of Michigan, where he has sparred with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — and made his case for reopening the state's economy.
Archdiocese Of Detroit Allows Parishioners To Attend Mass In-Person
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rev. Stephen Pullis about the decision made by the Archdiocese of Detroit to allow parishioners to attend public mass in-person again.
Cities In Mexico Use 'Sanitation Tunnels' Despite Warnings From Health Professionals
by Kendal Blust (KJZZ)
Mexican cities, especially those near the borders, are now using so-called "sanitation tunnels" to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But health experts warn they may do more harm than good.
What People Can Learn From The Discovery Of A Polio Vaccine
by Joe Palca
People in the 1950s anxiously waited for scientists to come up with ways to protect children from polio. The road to a polio vaccine might contain some lessons for today's health crisis.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe Will Be The New Director Of National Intelligence
by Greg Myre
The Senate on Thursday has confirmed that Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, will become the nation's next director of national intelligence — the fourth one in less than a year.
Steve Coogan and Rob Bryden Follow Homer's 'Odyssey' In Their New Film
by Bob Mondello
In The Trip to Greece, Steve Coogan and Rob Bryden undertake their fourth comic and culinary journey — this one actually modeled after Homer's Odyssey.