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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
Vice President Pence On The Latest Federal Efforts To Confront Coronavirus
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who sat down with Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday afternoon to talk about the Trump administration's efforts to tackle the coronavirus threat.
How To Do Social Distancing Correctly, And Other Listener Questions Answered
by Allison Aubrey
Here are answers to some basic questions about coronavirus — including just what social distancing means for friends, family and children.
Drive-Through Coronavirus Tests Begin To Pop Up Around The United States
by Sarah McCammon
Around the country, drive-through testing sites are popping up to screen patients for COVID-19. The goal is to improve surveillance and reduce pressure on emergency rooms.
Maryland Governor Outlines Actions His Administration Is Taking Around Coronavirus
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about the steps his state has taken to respond to the coronavirus epidemic.
Poll Shows Partisan Differences Over How Seriously People Are Taking Coronavirus
by Don Gonyea
Voters in a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll are showing partisan differences over how seriously they are taking the coronavirus crisis and their distrust of messages from President Trump.
Coronavirus May Call On Retired Medical Workers To Come Back To Work
As COVID-19 patients threaten to overwhelm U.S. health care, some states are calling on retired workers to return. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired pulmonologist Dr. Clifford Zwillich.
He Wrote The 'All Things Considered' Theme. What Happened To His Instruments?
by Maureen McCollum
Don Voegeli wrote the original theme for All Things Considered on a Putney synthesizer. When he retired in 1982, all his synths were auctioned off. A lot of people have wondered where they went.
Toilet Paper, Frozen Foods And Hand Sanitizer Purchases Are Up. So Are Gun Sales
by Cheryl Corley
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the item that some people are lining up for is not toilet paper — but guns. In some states, ammunition and gun sales have soared.
How Primaries Are Proceeding During A Public Health Epidemic
by Miles Parks
Voters in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are still casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday amid disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.
3 More States Vote In Primary Elections Tuesday
by Scott Detrow
Ohio has suspended its primary election today, due to the coronavirus. But Arizona, Florida and Illinois residents vote on.
Tom Brady Is Leaving The Patriots
by Esteban Bustillos
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is leaving the team with which he won six Super Bowls. So far, he's not saying what comes next.
U.S. Journalists From 4 Major Publications To Be Expelled From China
by Jackie Northam
The Chinese government has announced that the U.S. employees of The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and Time will have to turn in their journalists' credentials in 10 days.