NYC comptroller arrested by federal agents at immigration court
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who is also a mayoral candidate, was arrested and detained for several hours on Tuesday after he tried to escort a man out of a routine immigration hearing.
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?
Democratic Voter Turnout Is Up But Youth Vote Wanes
NPR's David Greene talks to Maria Teresa Kumar, president of Voto Latino, about why the youth vote has been lagging in the Democratic presidential nominating contests.
How Russia Is Reacting To The Oil Price War
Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's two-largest oil exporters, stopped coordinating their crude production last week, sending oil prices tumbling.
News Brief: Coronavirus Travel Bans, Economic Fallout, NBA Season
Due to the coronavirus, President Trump calls for a ban on travel from Europe and announces measures to shore up the economy. And the NBA says the outbreak has forced it to cancel its season.
Police In Florida Need Help Capturing Missing Cow
A police spokesperson said the cow has been on the loose for weeks in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The department has tried to wrangle her, but she knows how to jump a fence.
Florida Reconsiders Fireworks Ban As Bill Heads To Governor's Desk
Residents can buy fireworks if they sign a form swearing to use them only to scare birds away from farms and fisheries. Lawmakers decided that Floridians shouldn't be put in a position to lie.
Washington State's Largest School District Closes Due To Coronavirus
Seattle Public Schools are shutting down for at least two weeks. The move is meant to slow the spread of coronavirus but it's also creating child care problems for parents.
Apartment Dwellers At New Complex Benefit From Rooftop Solar Panels
A Utah company is expanding the solar panel business to apartment complexes, where renters can benefit from renewable energy usually reserved for individual homes.
