Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Health Officials Convene Before Senate Panel
A key hearing on the coronavirus is taking place on Capitol Hill. Dr. Anthony Fauci says his main message to lawmakers will be "the danger of trying to open the country prematurely."
White House Doesn't Have A Testing Strategy To Help States, Sen. Murphy Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about Tuesday's Senate committee hearing on how to safely reopen the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers Worry Pandemic Will Lead To A Spike In Suicide Rate
Suicide rates often drop after disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, only to increase months later. Public health officials are trying to get ahead of an expected uptick related to COVID-19.
1-Man Marching Band Entertains Mass. Town During Pandemic
Zack Hickman is a professional bass player who went back to his hometown of Watertown when the outbreak sidelined his career. Now he entertains the town with the Sousaphone he go on eBay.
New Genre Emerges In Hollywood: Do-It-Yourself TV
While much of the entertainment industry is shuttered, actors are filming themselves from home. Shows are written, directed and edited via Zoom. A view from virtual Hollywood.
U.S. Treasury To Borrow $3 Trillion To Finance Pandemic Relief Programs
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about where the money will come from to pay for congressional relief packages.
Quarantine Cat Film Fest Aims To Raise Money For Indie Theaters
The festival will take cat videos from the Internet to the silver screen. Brian Mendelssohn is creating a streaming showcase of the best videos to raise money for indie theaters closed by COVID-19.
What It's Like To Work In A Nursing Home During The Coronavirus
Heather Lewis, head nurse for Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, Wash., deconstructs challenges she confronts while keeping her staff and residents safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Larger Conversation: If And When To Share Videos Of Violence
The outrage from the release of a video led to the arrest of 2 white men involved in the shooting of a black jogger in Georgia. But what are the broader consequences of the drumbeat of videos like it?
News Brief: Senate Hearing, Supreme Court, Nursing Homes
A key hearing on COVID-19 takes place in the Senate Tuesday. The Supreme Court hears arguments involving President Trump's financial records. And, pandemic exposes cracks in the nursing home system.
Bear Breaks Into Rental Cabin And Finds Candy, Lots Of Candy
A black bear got in the back door of a cabin in Tennessee. Three others lingered on the porch. In the cabin: 5 pounds of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, a pound of M&M's and 2 pounds of Sour Patch Kids.
