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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
New Jersey and Tennessee Plans For Reopening Differ Immensely
The states of New Jersey and Tennessee have two very different plans for reopening their economies.
Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence
by Geoff Brumfiel
Scientists dismiss the idea that the coronavirus pandemic was caused by the accident in a lab. They believe the close interactions of people with wildlife worldwide are a far more likely culprit.
Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart
by Leila Fadel
For Muslims, Ramadan is about gathering each evening to break the day's fast and come together as a community. But the coronavirus is forcing people to rethink connection while staying apart.
Germany Says It Has Identified The 1st Coronavirus Transmission In The Country
by Rob Schmitz
German health authorities claim great success in testing and contact tracing, even pinpointing the country's first coronavirus transmission to the passing of a salt shaker in a Bavarian mess hall.
How To Get Estate Documents In Order During The Pandemic
How does one prepare legal documents if diagnosed with COVID-19? Estate planning attorney Stephanie Perry advises listeners on whether and how to prepare a will and get other documents in order.
Health Crisis Is Taking Emotional And Mental Toll On Health Care Workers
by Yuki Noguchi
ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.
Philosophy Professor Helps To Solve Ethical Problems During Lockdown
David Chan, a philosophy professor at the University of Alabama, puzzles over the moral quandaries listeners face during the coronavirus outbreak.
What Happened Today: New Aid Bill Passes Senate, Economy Questions
Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip talks about the new aid package passed in the Senate and answers listener questions about the economy and stimulus checks.
Health Crisis Is Taking Mental Toll On Health Care Workers, Continued
by Yuki Noguchi
ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.
Michigan Senator On Paycheck Protection Program Vote
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., about the latest deal to expand the Paycheck Protection Program.
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The U.S. Response
NPR economics, science and politics correspondents relay the latest in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.