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Florida mom runs world-record mile while pushing a stroller
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Kaitlin Donner, who set a new world record time for running a mile with a child in a stroller.
A Deadly Bacteria Kills Olive Trees Across Southern Europe
by Joanna Kakissis
A deadly pathogen is killing olive trees in Italy, Greece and Spain, three countries responsible for 95% of Europe's olive oil.
Mexicans Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Home And With No Beer
by Carrie Kahn
Not only public celebrations of Mexico's Cinco de Mayo have been canceled, but families have to mark the holiday without beer — it is not on the list of essential products during the pandemic.
The Supreme Court Hears Arguments In A Case About Funds To Fight AIDS Abroad
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court has heard arguments on Tuesday in a case that tests whether the government can require nonprofits to denounce prostitution in order to qualify for funds to fight AIDS abroad.
Banks Rake In $17 Billion In Fees For Small Business Relief Program
by Laura Sullivan
Money has reached more small businesses during the second round of the relief program. But the banks still made the most, earning more than $17 billion in fees.
Meatpacking Workers Are Struggling To Protect Themselves During The Pandemic
by Kate Payne
Meatpacking workers are scared to work as the coronavirus ravages plants. Many of them are immigrants or refugees, and language and cultural barriers make protecting themselves more challenging.
A Fifth-Grader Writes A Thank-You Letter To A Mail Carrier
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with prolific letter-writer and fifth-grader Emerson Weber and her father Hugh about the thoughtful letter she wrote to her mail carrier.
Alaska Restaurant Owner: Reopening Far From Profitable, But Still Worth It
by Mary Louise Kelly
Three of Matanuska Brewing Company's four locations are operating under new coronavirus safety guidelines, such as hourly sanitizing and a maximum capacity of 25%. Business is brisk, the owner says.
A Physician Helps Listeners To Make Difficult Choices During The Pandemic
Dr. Lucy McBride, a physician in Washington, D.C., answers listener questions about the coronavirus and helps them to make difficult choices during the pandemic.
Patients Who Recovered From COVID-19 Share Their Experiences Of Returning To Work
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and Dr. Lucy McBride, a physician in Washington, D.C., about the challenges of ending isolation and returning to work.
Listener Questions About The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine
by Joe Palca
NPR's science correspondent answers listener questions about the development of the coronavirus vaccines.