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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Louisiana Senator Comments On The Suggestion That States File For Bankruptcy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., about the suggestion that states should seek bankruptcy filings in lieu of another relief package.
Distance Learning Methods Differ Notably Across The U.S.
Many schools are closed through the academic year. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bree Dusseault of the Center on Reinventing Public Education about how distance learning varies across the U.S.
Russian Regions Lack Resources To Deal With The Coronavirus
by Charles Maynes
The number of coronavirus cases is rising at an alarming rate in Russia, particularly in smaller cities — many of which lack even the basic resources to deal with the crisis.
Seattle Cleaner On Being An Essential Worker During The Pandemic
A housecleaner, Jonny, has lost his job due to the pandemic and is cleaning a grocery store now. He talks about what it has been like to be kept from the work which he says he loves very much.
Georgia Tattoo Artist Is Weighing Risks Of Going Back To Work
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that some businesses, including tattoo parlors, will be allowed to reopen this week. Now, tattoo artists like Shaun Beaudry are considering going back to work.
COVID-19 Is Sweeping Through Ohio Prisons
by Paige Pfleger
Ohio is reporting that more than 3,700 inmates tested positive for COVID-19 — nearly 2,000 of them at the same prison. But inmates say they do not get to know the results of their tests.
NFL Draft Moves Online Amid Pandemic
by Tom Goldman
Tonight's NFL draft will be like no other in history. College's top football prospects won't meet in a big banquet hall. Instead, many will connect from home through TV and remote cameras.
Health vs. Privacy: How Other Countries Use Surveillance To Fight The Pandemic
The U.S. is calling for more tracking and surveillance to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Such technology is already heavily used in other countries, fueling debates over health versus privacy.
Victims of COVID-19: Civil Rights Photographer Theodore Gaffney
Theodore Gaffney, a photographer who risked his life while documenting the 1961 Freedom Riders, died earlier this month from the coronavirus.
Testing Capacity Will Determine Abilities Of States To Reopen
Where is the United States on COVID-19 testing capacity — and what's the testing baseline to states to reopen?
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest Unemployment Data In The U.S.
In the last month, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the jobs of one in six workers in the United States. NPR economic, science and congressional correspondents discuss the latest coronavirus news.
How Government Agencies Determine The Dollar Value Of Human Life
by Sarah Gonzalez
Reopening the economy requires contemplating the trade-off between lives and money. Government agencies are already used to putting dollar values on human life when considering safety regulations.