MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in pitching debut for the Dodgers
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday and returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 after elbow surgery.
Gun Rights Group In Idaho Pushes For Looser Firearm Restrictions
While mass shootings prompt gun control bills in many states, conservative states are considering bills loosening gun restrictions. We meet an influential Idaho group that makes the NRA look liberal.
Stock Market Tumbles, Trading Briefly Halts
Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday amid growing fears of the coronavirus. Trading was briefly halted after the S&P 500 index fell 7% in the opening minutes of trading.
NBA Calls Off Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA announced Wednesday night that it is suspending its entire season. That decision came after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump Bans Travelers From Some European Countries To The U.S.
The 30-day ban is an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus. The president announced that measure, along with some economic relief efforts, in a primetime address Wednesday night.
Coronavirus Adds Another Challenge To Beleagured 2020 Census
The Census Bureau is relying on public participation in the 2020 census to produce accurate data about the country. But earning the public's trust has been especially difficult this time around.
White House To Provide Economic Relief To Counter Coronavirus's Effects
President Trump says emergency action will be taken to provide financial relief for workers who are ill, quarantined, or caring for others due to the coronavirus. What does that relief look like?
Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison
A New York judge sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 23 years in prison for sex crimes including rape. Hours later he was rushed to a hospital. A spokesperson told NPR it was for "ongoing heart problems."
To Slow The Spread Of Coronavirus, Experts Turn To Mitigation
The nation's battle against the coronavirus has entered a new phase, with health officials increasingly abandoning efforts to track down every case and instead turning to more drastic measures.
WHO Officially Certifies COVID-19 A Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Margaret Harris, of the World Health Organization's coronavirus response team, about the group's decision to officially call the oubreak a pandemic.
The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes During Coronavirus Outbreak
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?