Morning news brief
The latest on protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids, President Trump's travel ban goes into effect Monday, some law clerks describe a toxic work culture under some federal judges.
Hair Products Entrepreneur Finds A Way To Keep Her Business Afloat
Faced with the prospect of closing up shop because of the coronavirus, some companies are retooling and pivoting to keep their doors open, and their workers employed.
In L.A., It's Now Mandatory For Everyone To Wear Face Coverings
Beginning Friday, people in Los Angeles will be required to wear a mask when in public in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
To Avoid New COVID-19 Cases, China Closes Border With Russia
China has closed its land border with Russia and placed a border city on lockdown after an increase in coronavirus infections that it blames on people crossing from Russia.
Misinformation, Distrust May Contribute To Black Americans' COVID-19 Deaths
NPR's Noel King talks to Jahmil Lacey, a researcher on health disparities, about systemic factors that might be behind COVID-19 rates among Blacks, and why distrust in medical authorities persists.
Robot Mannequins Will Cheer On Chinese Professional Baseball Team
Instead of playing to empty seats while fans are locked out because of the coronavirus, the Taiwan-based Rakuten Monkeys have installed robotic mannequins decked out in team colors.
News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia
The CDC is working on a plan to safely reopen the country. Why some U.S. farmers are throwing out good food. And, China shuts down all land crossings with Russia to avoid new COVID-19 cases.
Georgia Nurses Answer N.Y. Governor's Call For Reinforcements
A group of nurses from Emory Healthcare in Georgia traveled to New York City in a response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plea for help from health care workers across the country.
Latest Unemployment Numbers Show Millions More Out Of Work
Unemployment claims show another dramatic rise. Some 10 million Americans had already filed for unemploymen in the two weeks prior to this one.
Small Businesses Say They're Still Waiting For COVID-19 Relief Funds
Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce talks to NPR's David Greene about the congressional coronavirus relief fund for small businesses. The next relief package will likely replenish the fund.
Medical Aid Group Helps To Relieve Stress On New York's Health Workers
International Medical Corps has been deployed to New York to help manage the response to COVID-19. NPR's Noel King talks to Susan Mangicaro, a nurse who is leading the nonprofit's work on the ground.