Last-Minute Court Rulings Create Chaos For Wisconsin Primary
Wisconsin is proceeding with its primary election Tuesday — even though many voters are scared to go to the polls due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trump Urges Saudi Arabia And Russia To End Oil War
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin are at the center of the devastating oil price war. President Trump has inserted himself into the fray.
Wisconsin Election Held Amid Virus Fears: Here's What You Need To Know
Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting and extend the absentee deadline, but he was blocked by courts. Results for Tuesday's contests are not expected for days.
'They're All Really Afraid': Coronavirus Spreads In Federal Prisons
One of the hardest-hit facilities is in Oakdale, La. "They feel like they're sitting ducks," says Arjeane Thompson, whose boyfriend is an inmate. And staff are working overtime under the strain.
Sen. Bill Cassidy On His State's Racial Disparites In Coronavirus Deaths
NPR's David Greene talks to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a state with an already staggering number of COVID-19 cases, about how hospitals and residents there are preparing for grim days ahead.
Public Health Experts Worry About Trump's Shifts In Messaging
A week ago, President Trump extended federal social distancing guidelines. But days later, he seemed more focused on the economic downside. The mixed messaging has public health experts concerned.
News Brief: Wisconsin Primary, Boris Johnson's Condition, Japan Declaration
Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls for a primary election. British Prime Minister Johnson is moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital. And, Japan is declaring a state of emergency.
What Happened Today: White House Updates, The Science Of Spreading
NPR White House and science correspondents answer listener questions about the latest with federal and state governments' efforts to stop the coronavirus.
Wisconsin Plans To Vote In Person Tuesday After Last Minute Chaos
Citing public health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers had tried to postpone the election.
On Coronavirus, Trump Walks A Tightrope Between Grim Warnings And Offering Hope
"Tremendous progress has been made in a very short period," Trump said. But his administration is also trying to brace the public for a dire ordeal.