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
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
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
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.
Immigrants In Urban Areas Face Special Challenges Around Coronavirus Epidemic
Advocates and medical personnel are warning that urban immigrant communities could be particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19.
Insurers Are Covering Far Fewer Drugs Than They Once Were
New research indicates that insurers are covering far fewer drugs than they did a decade ago. The reduction in options can interrupt care and leave people with hard choices at the pharmacy counter.
Markets Plunge Again Monday
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting the interest rate to near zero percent, U.S. stock indexes plunged sharply from the opening bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down nearly 3,000 points.
How COVID-19 Is Leaving People Out Of Work
Some workers are getting pink slips as companies struggle with the shock of lost business due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Republican Senator (And Medical Doctor) On Legislative Response To Coronavirus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. and a physician, about congressional efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Announces New Social Distancing Guidelines Around Coronavirus
The latest on the U.S. federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic was revealed in an afternoon briefing from the White House.
Trump Relays New Coronavirus Response Measures At White House
President Trump gave a press conference on Monday at the White House where he announced new coronavirus response measures.
What U.S. Hospitals Must Do To Prepare For The COVID-19 Surge
Public health experts are trying to figure out if U.S. hospitals are ready for a possible surge of COVID-19 cases. When there are more serious cases than a hospital can handle, more patients die.