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Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
China Leads The Worldwide Race To Develop A COVID-19 Vaccine
by John Ruwitch
China is leading the global race in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. Half of the vaccines that have already gone into clinical trials were discovered by Chinese companies.
Members Of WHO Vote On The Need To Investigate Global Coronavirus Response
by Jason Beaubien
The World Health Organization's annual meeting has ended in Geneva on Tuesday. Member states have voted on the need for an independent investigation into the global response to the pandemic.
Contact Tracing Helps Scientists To Study The Ways The Coronavirus Spreads
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Muge Cevik, an infectious disease specialist at the University of St. Andrews in the U.K., about scientists using contact tracing to learn how the coronavirus spreads.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Publishes A Report About The Coronavirus Outbreak In Arkansas
NPR's economics and science correspondents discuss the latest in the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Remdesivir 101: What Is This Drug, Are There Alternatives And How Much It Might Cost?
by Sydney Lupkin
Various experimental drugs are being studied as potential COVID-19 treatments, but remdesivir is the furthest along right now. The federal government has already shipped remdesivir to all 50 states.
Houses Of Worship Around The Country Are Struggling To Reopen
by Tom Gjelten
The closure of churches due to the coronavirus could have long-lasting effects congregations. Some people say they became more connected with their faith, and others may be drifting away.
Restaurants Employ New Rules To Ensure The Safety Of Dine-In Customers
Restaurants around the country are beginning to reopen and welcome back dine-in customers. To ensure everyone's safety, they had to adjust their rules on engagement for customers and staff.
The Effects Of Trump's Threats To Cut Funds From International Organizations
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Washington Post's Philip Rucker about President Trump's frequent threats to cut funds from organizations he disagrees with — and whether they work or not.
Drama On Saudi Arabian TV Sparks A Debate About Relationships Between Arabs And Jews
by Daniel Estrin
Jews and Israel are a sensitive subject in the Middle East. But a Ramadan drama about Jews in an Arab country on a Saudi Arabian TV channel has sparked a debate about Arab-Israeli relationships.
Listener Questions About Professional Sports During The Pandemic, Answered
Mina Kimes, a senior sports writer and host of the ESPN Daily podcast, answers listener questions about professional sports during the pandemic.
How Hospitals Are Laying Off Workers During The Pandemic, Continued
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter Will Stone and emergency room nurse Shawn Reed about hospitals and other health care providers losing money and laying off workers during the pandemic.
How Hospitals Are Laying Off Workers During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter Will Stone and emergency room nurse Shawn Reed about hospitals and other health care providers losing money and laying off workers during the pandemic.