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Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
Coronavirus Guidance Across Texas Is Not Consistent
NPR's Noel King talks to Forth Worth Mayor Betsy Price about whether her telling residents to stay at home will be effective, since the state hasn't issued a shelter-in-place decree.
Washington State Deals With Economic Fallout From COVID-19
NPR's Noel King talks to Suzan LeVine, commissioner of the Employment Security Department for Washington, about how the state is dealing with a surge in jobless claims.
Hidden Brain: How Trust May Help To Limit A Disease Outbreak
by Shankar Vedantam
What helps to contain an epidemic? A study of the Ebola crisis suggests that patients' trust in health workers can encourage patients to report illnesses and receive treatment.
Working From Home: Are You Dressed For Success Or Wearing Pajamas?
NPR's Noel King talks to Robin Givhan, fashion critic for The Washington Post, about how the coronavirus outbreak is changing the way we dress, and how we communicate with our clothes.
Family Says Retired FBI Agent, Who Vanished In 2007, Died In Iranian Custody
by Michele Kelemen
Family members of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent missing in Iran for 13 years, say they've concluded he died in Iranian custody — though they don't know when or how.
5-Year-Old Illinois Girl Has Coronavirus-Safe Birthday Party
Because of social distancing, her mom invited the neighborhood to a drive-by party. A parade of more than 60 cars passed through — with people waving and honking, shouting and singing.
Coronavirus Forces Waffle House To Close More Than 400 Restaurants
The chain takes pride in hardly ever closing its restaurants, but because of COVID-19 it has had to close some. For now, many hungry road trippers will have to find their waffles and coffee elsewhere.
Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
ABC's Jonathan Karl Writes About 'Front Row At The Trump Show'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ABC's White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl about his book: Front Row at the Trump Show. Karl was a cub reporter for the New York Post when he first met Donald Trump.
Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
by Kelsey Snell
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $2 trillion package Wednesday night. It is designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
First Responders Try To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.