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Archaeologist uncovers George Washington's 250-year-old stash of cherries
While excavating the cellar of President Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Va., an archaeologist found two glass jars poking out of the dirt. They hold 250-year-old preserved cherries.
Texas Faces A Spike In The Coronavirus Cases At Meatpacking Plants
by Mallory Falk
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.
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
by Kelsey Snell
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
by Tom Goldman
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
by Rob Schmitz
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
by Geoff Brumfiel
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.
Former President Obama Calls Out President Trump In The Commencement Speech
by Domenico Montanaro
President Donald Trump has been criticizing Former President Barack Obama for weeks. And the duel has escalated this weekend, as Obama has leveled some of his sharpest public criticism toward Trump.
Reopening Sparks The Debate About Who Should Enforce Social-Distancing Rules
by Martin Kaste
As states reopen under new social-distancing rules, the question of whether police should enforce these rules arises. But some say that it might hurt the police's relationship with the public.
Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Developer Reports Early Results
by Richard Harris
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.