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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Florida Prepares For Phased-In Reopening To Begin Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about whether this is the right time to reopen the Sunshine State's economy.
Review: 'Hollywood' Is Ryan Murphy's Miniseries For Netflix
by Eric Deggans
Some wide-eyed, not-so-innocents try to make it in 1940's Hollywood. The Netflix miniseries Hollywood is the latest project from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who's know for Nip/Tuck and Glee.
Rep. Amash Of Michigan Explores Third-Party Presidential Bid
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michigan Congressman Justin Amash about launching an exploratory committee for a potential third-party presidential run.
Governors Face Criticism For Reopening Or Not Reopening States
When will states reopen? We talk to reporters in Texas, which will start reopening Friday, California, which has a four-phase reopening plan, and Arizona, which extended its stay-at-home order.
During Pandemic, Work Dries Up For Actors And Producers
Actors of the stage and screen talks about how their work is changing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Funeral Director Strains To Keep Up With Pandemic Causalities
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed funeral directors in a unique position. Rachel Martin speaks with Pat Marmo, a funeral director based in New York City.
Belgian Officials Forced To Defend Calculations For COVID-19 Deaths
by Teri Schultz
Belgium's government says it is determined to be transparent about the country's death rate from COVID-19, and count everyone who it believes died from the disease.
American Couple Quarantined In Italy On Effects Of Prolonged Isolation
NPR's Steve Inskeep checks back in with David Unger and his wife Kathleen Quinn, an American couple who have not left their home in Italy for two months.
Workers To Hold Mass Strike On May 1, International Workers' Day
by Shannon Bond
Essential workers from Amazon, Whole Foods, Instacart, Target and more are organizing a mass strike. They say the companies need to do more to protect frontline workers from the coronavirus.
Kentucky Derby Alternative Won't Be As Fast As The Horse Race
The Kentucky Derby, known as the fastest 2 minutes in sports, is postponed because of COVID-19. But there is a race this weekend: Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby — a competition for eight turtles.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Throw Agricultural Supply Chain Into Disarray
by Stacey Vanek Smith
U.S. supermarket shelves are empty, and food banks across the country are besieged. So why are farmers dumping, destroying and giving away food?
Health Care Workers In Russia Pay Deadly Price Fighting COVID-19
by Charles Maynes
As coronavirus infections continue to increase in Russia, the virus is taking the lives of Russian health care workers, who complain of a lack protective equipment and political support.