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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.
An Emergency Physician Answers Questions About Possible Treatments For COVID-19
Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, answers listener questions about possible treatments for COVID-19.
What Happened Today: States Start To Reopen, Workers Share Their Experiences
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with workers from Amazon, Walmart and Lyft about their experiences of continuing to work during the pandemic.
Judge Dismisses U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's Claim Of Unequal Pay
by Tom Goldman
A district judge in California has dismissed the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's claim of unequal pay. But claims of unequal travel and medical staff can go to trial.
The First Day At A Georgia Mall After The Reopening
by Emil Moffatt
Several dozen malls across the United States are set to reopen on Friday. North Georgia Premium Outlet is one of them.
A Music-Selling Platform Waives Some Fees To Support Artists During The Pandemic
by Andrew Limbong
The music-selling platform Bandcamp is waiving its fees for one day a month for the next three months to support artists during the pandemic.
French Satire 'Deerskin' Opens Online — But Will Share Proceeds With Movie Theaters
by Bob Mondello
French satire Deerskin was scheduled to screen in movie theaters this week. Instead, it is now opening online and will help theaters with the money earned on streaming views.
Oil 101: Why Are Prices Jumping, And What Are 'Futures'?
by Paddy Hirsch
Demand for oil has plummeted. Prices were expected to drop, too. But speculating investors have sent oil prices on a wild ride.
What The Federal Reserve May Be Planning For The Future
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with economist Julia Coronado about the Federal Reserve's recent efforts to protect the economy and what plans does it have moving forward.
TED Radio Hour Offers A Show About Loneliness During The Pandemic
by Manoush Zomorodi
The pandemic has left people to deal with various complicated emotions. TED Radio Hour has put together a show about one of them, loneliness.
Senate Is Planning To Return To Session Despite Coronavirus Fears In Washington
by Kelsey Snell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is planning to start a Senate session next week even though Washington, D.C., remains a coronavirus hotspot. The House is not returning to the capital yet.
Trump Campaign Sends New Messages To African American Voters
by Ayesha Rascoe
The Trump campaign was trying to woo African American voters by pitching a low black unemployment rate. After the pandemic sent the country on the lockdown, the campaign is now changing its message.