Sacha Pfeiffer
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Senators Urge Biden To Shut Down Guantánamo, Calling It A 'Symbol Of Lawlessness'
Two dozen U.S. senators sent a letter to the White House outlining steps to shutter the crumbling military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where many men have been held uncharged for nearly 20 years.
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IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas
The IRS now says its own error caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks — and the mistake could happen again if more stimulus money goes out.
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Novavax Researcher Says No Chance Of A 'Shortcut' In Vaccine Safety
Vaccine maker Novavax is starting a large coronavirus vaccine trial in the U.K. Gregory Glenn, the company's president of research and development, talks with NPR about how vaccines are tested.
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To Limit COVID-19, Navajo Leader Says: 'Listen To Your Public Health Professionals'
The Navajo Nation has seen a turning point in its battle against the virus. Cases are down dramatically. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez says that's because citizens heed public health advice.
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes: Trump Will Use Every Opportunity To Divide People
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Democrat, was among local officials who asked President Trump not to visit his state. Barnes says a real leader would have already offered words of consolation.
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9/11 Trial Faces Another Delay: New Guantánamo Lawyer Wants 30 Months to Prepare
A new Guantánamo defense lawyer says he needs 30 months to prepare for the 9/11 trial, meaning it's unlikely to begin before next year's 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
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Guantanamo Judge Rules Tortured Prisoner Could Get Reduced Sentence
The ruling, which could apply to several prisoners held at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, suggests the court agrees the prisoners are owed something for having been tortured.
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Despite Early Warnings, U.S. Took Months To Expand Swab Production For COVID-19 Test
Widespread testing for COVID-19 is still not happening in the U.S. Although experts have been urging the federal government since February, it took until late April to ramp up production.
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A Month After Emergency Declaration, Trump's Promises Largely Unfulfilled
On March 13, President Trump promised to mobilize private and public resources to respond to the coronavirus. NPR followed up on each promise and found little action had been taken.
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Questions About Pregnancy And Giving Birth During The Epidemic
Emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen and NPR investigations correspondent Sacha Pfeiffer answer listener questions about pregnancy and birth during the COVID-19 epidemic with NPR's Michel Martin.