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Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas
by Barbara Sprunt
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending the trial triggered by the House's narrow vote to impeach in February.
Detroit Region Grapples With Deaths Of Over 1,000 People From COVID-19
Over 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Wayne County, Mich., home to Detroit. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Michigan Advance reporter Ken Coleman about how the community is coping with the loss.
Coronavirus Updates: Mixed Messages From The President
President Trump admitted that it will be up to governors when to lift quarantine measures. NPR correspondents discuss what lies ahead for the states as they slowly reopen businesses.
Pediatrician Stresses Ongoing Need For Childhood Vaccines, Even During The Epidemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to pediatrician Dr. Sally Goza about the need to keep vaccinating children during the coronavirus pandemic.
A New Hampshire Man Ran A Marathon In His Backyard For Charity
When the coronavirus hit Dover, N.H., sending students home, special education teacher Matt LeBlanc decided to run a marathon in his backyard to raise spirits and some cash for his local food bank.
What Workers Are Saying At A Meatpacking Plant Closed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with community activist Taneeza Islam about workers at a Smithfield Foods meatpacking plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., where hundreds have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Oklahoma City Bombing, 25 Years Later
by Wade Goodwyn
Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. An NPR national correspondent remembers covering that act of terrorism — and how it changed the city and the country.
With Weddings And Celebrations Off In Europe, Kenyan Flower Growers Struggle
by Eyder Peralta
The COVID-19 lockdown in Europe means no weddings, funerals, or dinner parties — drying up the market for flowers and the livelihood of Kenyan farmers who export their blooms.
Cookie Bakery Owner On Her Application For Small Business Relief Funds
The $300 billion of federal help for small businesses has run out, but many entrepreneurs are still waiting for relief. Tina Rexing of T-Rex Cookies applied last week but has not received anything.
A Reading List For The Social Distancing Era, From Poet Tess Taylor
In a series, various writers share what have they been reading while sheltering in place. Today, NPR poetry reviewer Tess Taylor lists what is helping her to get through.