Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
An Epidemiologist Talks About The Risks Of Seeing Others During The Pandemic
Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, talks through the risks of seeing friends, visiting family and making medical appointments during the coronavirus pandemic.
What Happened Today: Drug Maker Reports Early Success In Vaccine Trial
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, about what the data tells about the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
Texas Faces A Spike In The Coronavirus Cases At Meatpacking Plants
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday has unveiled more of his plans for reopening Texas. Meanwhile, the state is facing a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases — most of them at meatpacking plants in Amarillo.
Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Developer Reports Early Results
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. is still on the rise, but there are glimmers of hope. A vaccine developer has reported some encouraging, though early results.
A Woman With Dyschronometria Shares Her Experience Of Losing Track Of Time
Some people in quarantine are experiencing time as moving faster or slower than normal. But Jeannie Campbell who has dyschronometria has been losing track of time for years.
Democrats Launch An Investigation Into Firing Of State Department Inspector General
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey about the investigation into why State Department Inspector General Steve Linick was fired last Friday.
Democrats Use The Coronavirus Aid Bill To Push Their Long-Standing Policy Priorities
The latest coronavirus aid bill that passed the House last Friday is full of proposals Democrats have been pitching for years and includes major expansions of social safety net programs.
Experts Say It Is Too Soon For Pro Sports To Reopen
Major pro sports in the U.S. are still shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the momentum has been building for them to restart. But some experts believe that it is too soon for a comeback.
Germany Faces A Shortage Of Seasonal Farmworkers Due To The Pandemic
German farmers are facing challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, as the country is experiencing a shortage of seasonal farmworkers who typically come from Eastern European countries.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting The Khamenei Regime In Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dexter Filkins of the New Yorker about his reporting from Iran, where the coronavirus outbreak is the latest crisis to shake the Khamenei regime.
World-Wide Travel Restrictions Violate International Health Regulations
Countries around the world have imposed various travel bans to fight the pandemic. But those restrictions are contradicting international health regulations and might not be viable long-term.