What's In The $2 Trillion Bill For Health Care?
There is $100 billion for hospitals and health care providers, money for vaccine research and the national stockpile, but patients could still face high costs if they get sick.
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With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever
About 14% of U.S. public school students receive special education services. And as schools transition from the classroom to the computer, many of those students could get left behind.
Officials Debate Whether Gun Stores Are 'Essential' During Coronavirus Outbreak
Governors and mayors in some parts of the country are requiring them to close like many other businesses. Other officials are letting gun sales continue. Gun rights groups are on the defensive.
U.S. Tops 100,000 Coronavirus Cases, Testing Kits, Equipment Still In Short Supply
Data from Johns Hopkins University, which tracks the global spread of the disease, shows more than 1,500 people have died of the disease in the U.S. as of Friday evening.
Trump: Governors Should Be 'Appreciative' Of Federal Coronavirus Efforts
Trump said he believed the federal government has been working well with most states in the disaster but he griped about complaints reported by some Democratic governors.
North Korea Seen Expanding Rocket Launch Facility It Once Promised To Dismantle
Satellite imagery shared exclusively with NPR suggests that North Korea is moving ahead with plans to expand its capabilities.
President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law
The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus FAQs: Does It Live On Clothes? Can My Dog Infect Me? Any Advice On Wipes?
Among the questions this week: Can you get COVID-19 more than once? What's the maximum surface area that can be treated with one disinfecting wipe?
Relief Package A Good Start, Say Advocates For The Poor. But More Help Is Needed.
The coronavirus relief package includes a number of provisions to help low-income Americans. But advocates for the poor say it's only a first step.
Governors Say They'll Force Out-Of-State Visitors To Quarantine
People fleeing COVID-19 hotspots will get a chilly reception and a forced quarantine in Florida and Rhode Island