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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
'Saturday Night Live' Skips A Census Sketch For 1st Time In History
by Hansi Lo Wang
For the first time since Saturday Night Live's debut in 1975, the show ended its season during a census year without doing a sketch about the national head count.
Conditions In The Juvenile Facilities Worsen During The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the Marshall Project staff writer Eli Hager about the increasingly challenging conditions of the teenagers in the U.S. juvenile facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawyers Say Father And Son Accused Of Killing Ahmaud Arbery Are Being Vilified
Defense attorneys representing the white father and son accused of killing a black jogger in Georgia are cautioning people not to rush to judgment.
Hong Kong Protests Resume After Officials Relax Social Distancing Rules
by Julie McCarthy
Hong Kong has reported that it contained the coronavirus. Relaxed social distancing rules have filled bars and revived pro-democracy protests that were dormant since January due to the pandemic.
Grocery Store Chain Kroger Is Planning To End 'Hero Pay'
by Ann Thompson
The nation's largest grocery store chain ends its so-called "hero pay" — an extra $2 an hour — this week. But with no end in sight for the pandemic, unions and workers are asking for an extension.
Coronavirus Victims: Firefighter And Emergency Medical Technician Israel Tolentino
Passaic firefighter and emergency medical technician Israel Tolentino died at 33 from COVID-19.
Texas Restaurants And Cafes Are Trying To Ensure Safety Of Customers And Staff
by John Burnett
Restaurants in Texas have started to reopen slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. They have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Researchers Say That The Debate Over The Coronavirus May Become More Violent
by Hannah Allam
Threats against contact tracers, intimidation of people with masks, shooting at McDonald's — the debate over the coronavirus is becoming more violent. Researchers warn that violence can keep rising.
Medical School Graduate Shares Her Experience Of Caring For Coronavirus Patients
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gabrielle Mayer, who graduated from medical school early to help out with the coronavirus patients at Bellevue Hospital in New York City a month ago, about her work.
How Malls Are Trying To Recover After The Coronavirus Shutdowns
by Alina Selyukh
No more ear piercings or play areas — shopping centers around the country are making safety adjustments, eager to reopen from the costly shutdowns during the pandemic.