Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar discusses killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., about the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot a day after they had dinner together.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Hurts Some Industries, Benefits Others
At a time when millions of Americans are losing jobs at eat-in restaurants, hotels and airlines, a few industries are on a hiring spree. Those jobs are in retail, health care and food delivery.
India Under Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Tuesday, in a nationwide address, that he's putting the entire country on a 21-day lockdown in response to the coronavirus.
As Coronavirus Precautions Tighten, Trump Looks To Reopen America
Even as life and work is halted across the country, President Trump says he wants America to keep an eye toward reopening as it continues to fight the coronavirus.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Japan's prime minister announces Tuesday that the Tokyo Olympics, originally due to start July 24 will be postponed until next summer, at latest.
Health Care Workers Face Shortage Of Protective Gear
How severe is the shortage of protective gear facing health care workers, and what is being done to address it? There are continued reports of a lack of basic equipment — most notably masks.
GOP Sen. Braun On Attempts To Reach An Economic Relief Package Deal
NPR's Noel King speaks with Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana about the third phase of coronavirus relief package that has congressional Republicans and Democrats at odds.
New York City Couple Decides To Marry Now Instead Of In October
With the uncertainty of the coronavirus they decided, why wait? A crowd gathered on the sidewalk and neighbors leaned out of windows. The newlyweds said it was their most New York moment yet.
U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Care Workers Struggle To Protect Themselves From COVID-19
Nurses in Everett, Wash., and Santa Rosa, Calif., are treating coronavirus patients with a dwindling supply of protective equipment.
Trump Talks About Reopening America. Is It The Right Time?
How many weeks of social isolation is enough to fight the coronavirus? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ron Klain, who served as the Ebola response coordinator in the Obama administration, for his view.
U.S. To Cut Afghan Aid Over Failed Effort To Form Unity Government
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan. NPR's Noel King talks to Laurel Miller of the International Crisis Group about the significance of the trip.