Black Leaders In Virginia To Gov. Northam: It's Too Soon To Reopen
Leaders of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus say they're concerned about racial health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic.
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The U.S. Is Giving Vast Sums Of Money To Fight COVID-19 Abroad. But There's A Catch
Aid groups are frustrated by a new restriction on using U.S. funds to buy personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. The U.S. says it's a way to ensure there's enough PPE for domestic use.
Fauci Says U.S. Death Toll Is Likely Higher. Other COVID-19 Stats Need Adjusting, Too
Researchers say the statistics issued about coronavirus cases and deaths do not necessarily reflect the full degree of the pandemic's impact.
Paul Manafort Released From Prison To Home Confinement Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, is released to home confinement early Wednesday due to concerns of exposure to COVID-19, his lawyer tells NPR.
Jewish Americans Say They Are Scapegoated For The Coronavirus Spread
Violations of health regulations by Orthodox Jews have been documented by public officials and media at a level of scrutiny that Jews say others don't face.
In South Korea And China, Loosening Restrictions Brings Coronavirus Resurgence
Both countries eased some of their intensive rules after new cases slowed to a trickle. But clusters have cropped up again this month, and authorities are ramping up testing to try to curb the spread.
Navajo Nation President Says COVID-19 Has Killed 103
On a per capita basis, the coronavirus has has hit the Navajo Nation harder than nearly any other place in the nation.
'Mamá, I'm Still Hungry': In Puerto Rico, Child Hunger Becomes A Flashpoint
After weeks of public pressure, Puerto Rico's governor allowed some school cafeterias to provide meals for children during the pandemic. But many on the island say it's not enough.
With Old GOP Consensus Changed, Senate Set To Resume Debate On FISA
Republicans once moved in lockstep to support government surveillance. The Russia investigation changed that — and Congress is poised to alter the law in response.
How To Make Sense of All The COVID-19 Projections? A New Model Combines Them
Projections of deaths from COVID-19 vary wildly. How are we to make sense of the differences? One researcher has developed one model that compares and merges them all.