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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy.
Ohio State University Student Holds His Commencement In A Living Room
Many 2020 graduates are attending virtual commencements due to the pandemic. But Trent Johnson of Ohio State University took a real walk — dressed in cap and gown — across his family's living room.
Coronavirus Update: House Appropriations Subcommittee Assesses Coronavirus Response
NPR's health policy and political correspondents discuss the latest developments in the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scientists Identify New Mutations Of The Coronavirus
by Pien Huang
Scientists have identified a mutated strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading for the last few months.
Wuhan Residents Share Their Stories Of A Quarantine In The Sealed-Off City
by Emily Feng
Officials in the Chinese city of Wuhan claim that the worst is over. But residents say they have not forgotten isolation, fear and heartbreak, as the city was sealed off from the rest of China.
The Nation's Dog Supply Chain Has Broken During The Pandemic
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
Some of the U.S. animal shelters have reported having all their dogs fostered during the quarantine. But it is not just that the pandemic made people want pets more — a dog supply chain has broken.
The New York City Subway System Suspends Its Round-The-Clock Service
The New York City subway system has suspended its 24-hour service due to the coronavirus pandemic. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.
President Trump Changes His Reelection Pitch During The Coronavirus Crisis
by Mara Liasson
The pandemic has changed President Trump's reelection pitch, including his stance on the economy, his "America First" foreign policy and his attacks on Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
How To Listen To The Recordings Of The Supreme Court Hearings
The Supreme Court is now holding hearings over a teleconference, making the audio publicly available. Jerry Goldman, the founder of the Oyez Project, offers some guidance on how to listen to it.
President Trump Wants To Reopen Economy Despite CDC Warnings
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan, and Eric Toner, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about reopening the economy.
Foster Care System In West Virginia Struggles To Help Children During The Pandemic
The coronavirus shutdown is straining a foster care system in West Virginia. Home visits have shifted to online check-ins, and referrals have plummeted as schools are now closed.
The New Federal Rules Will Better Protect Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
by Tovia Smith
The Trump administration says new rules announced on Wednesday will better protect students accused of sexual assault and harassment, but critics say they will make it harder for survivors to report.