Fake Facts Are Flying About Coronavirus. Now There's A Plan To Debunk Them
Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
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Lesotho Prime Minister Fails To Appear In Court To Face Charges In 1st Wife's Murder
Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's previous wife was gunned down two days before his inauguration in 2017. His current wife has already been charged in the murder.
Inside Sajaegi, K-Pop's Open Secret
In the digital era, accusations of surreptitious chart manipulation are common throughout the world — in South Korea, it's called sajaegi.
Iraq's Protests Shook The Government. Now The Movement Is Nearly Crushed
The powerful protests, which led a prime minister to resign, are reeling since influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr turned on the movement.
Iranians Vote In Parliamentary Election, After 1 Week Of Campaigning
More than 15,000 people had sought to run for one of the 290 seats in Iran's parliament, but the government disqualified thousands — many of them reformist or moderate candidates — last month.
U.S., Afghanistan And Taliban Announce 7-Day 'Reduction In Violence'
The quasi cease-fire was hammered out during protracted negotiations in Qatar that began in 2018 and could ultimately lead to a significant reduction in U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Coronavirus Found In China Prisons, As Cases Spike In South Korea
More than 200 new infections have been identified in a prison in eastern Shandong province. Meanwhile, in South Korea, dozens from the same religious sect have contracted the virus.
Russian Election Interference Is Exceedingly Grave, Gompert Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-acting Director of National Intelligence David Gompert about reports Trump was angered when he learned lawmakers were briefed on Russia's support of his reelection.
Lawmakers, During Classified Briefing, Are Told Russia Wants Trump Reelected
NPR's Noel King talks to Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima about intelligence officials warning House lawmakers that Russia wants Trump reelected. Trump is furious Congress got the briefing.
Enjoy The Extra Day Off! More Bosses Give 4-Day Workweek A Try
The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.