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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
by Jackie Northam
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
An Event Designer Gives Advice On How To Celebrate Online
The coronavirus has forced many daily activities online, including celebrations. Dahlia El Gazzar, a tech evangelist and event designer, advises listeners on how to celebrate during the pandemic.
Infectious Disease Expert Takes Questions On Newly Identified COVID-19 Symptoms
Dr. Helen Boucher, chief of the infectious diseases department at Tufts University Medical Center, talks about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list of new symptoms for COVID-19.
How To Deal With The Effects Of The Pandemic On Mental Health
by Patti Neighmond
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a mental health toll. An NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about the effects of the epidemic on mental health and ways to mitigate them.
What Happened Today: Flyover Salute To Health Care Workers, Economy Questions
by Scott Horsley
NPR's chief economics correspondent updates the situation with federal small business loans and answers listener questions about what to expect after the pandemic is over.
Doctor Talks About New COVID-19 Symptoms, Takes More Listener Questions
Dr. Helen Boucher, chief of the infectious diseases department at Tufts University Medical Center, talks about newly identified COVID-19 symptoms and takes listener questions.
Mexican Wrestlers Are Sewing Lucha Libre Masks To Protect People From The Coronavirus
by Carrie Kahn
Will the masks of El Santo and the Blue Demon protect people from the coronavirus? Mexico's professional wrestlers hope so. They are now sewing face masks for the public.
Medics Question A Practice That Might Speed Up Testing Of A Coronavirus Vaccine
by Joe Palca
One way to speed up the testing of a new vaccine is to deliberately expose volunteers to the coronavirus and see if they develop immunity. But the practice raises ethical questions among medics.
National Park Is Full Of Life Despite Closing Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Bryce Canyon National Park is closed due to the coronavirus. But ranger Peter Densmore says the park is still alive with the sounds of spring, even without the hum of hikers and tourists.
Kansas City Nurses Mourn A Colleague's Death From COVID-19
Health care workers are working relentlessly to save Americans from the coronavirus, putting themselves at risk. Kansas City nurses mourn a colleague's death and call for better protection.