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.
Jazz Community Comes Together To Help Unemployed Musicians
The Jazz Coalition Commission Fund is trying to help struggling musicians by doling out $1,000 micro-grants through a nomination and jury process. Winners will create new musical pieces.
Johnson Outlines Plans For Phased Reopening Of Britain's Economy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dropped the message to stay at home in England and outlined a road map for exiting the lockdown. But leaders in the rest of the U.K. disagree with him.
Rep. Escobar On Pandemic Employment Challenges Facing Latinos
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas about devastating unemployment numbers among Latinos, and why they have been hit so hard.
Robot Dog In Singapore Reminds People To Socially Distance
The four-legged yellow robot will patrol a park in Singapore to help enforce social distancing. And he practices what he preaches. The robo-pup has sensors to keep him from getting too close.
Health Safety Tips For When It's Time To Emerge From Lockdowns
As more states continue to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, what are the safest ways to get back out into society — whether it's outdoors, going to church or returning to work?
Democrats Fret Losing U.S. House Special Election In Southern California
A special election being held during the pandemic takes place Tuesday in California for a U.S. House seat. It's a snapshot at what campaigning could look like across the country this November.
After Exposure To Coronavirus, Top U.S. Health Officials Self-Quarantine
The coronavirus has moved inside the White House. At least two staffers tested positive for COVID-19 late last week, and as a result, three top health officials are self-quarantining.
What's It Like To Be A Doctor In Training During A Pandemic?
Medical associations were already warning about doctor shortages before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they're even more concerned.
News Brief: Senate Health Committee, U.K. Reopening Plan, College Lawsuit
Senate panel considers if it's safe for U.S. to reopen. Leaders in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales reject Boris Johnson's reopening plans. And, Florida Career College faces class-action lawsuit.
A Beast With 2 Bumps Is On The Loose, Police In Netherlands Were Told
Police in Rotterdam sprang into action looking for a camel. But what they found was an emu, which, in case you're confused, looks nothing like a camel. It's an ostrich-like bird.
