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EU Locks Down Borders To Try To Slow Spread Of COVID-19
The European Union is closing its external borders for 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Movement within EU member nations will still be allowed.
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Trump Proposes Stimulus Package For Coronavirus Outbreak's Economic Damage
The Trump administration is proposing an $850 billion stimulus package to help struggling businesses and individuals weather the economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus.
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Democratic Presidential Campaigns Adapt To Coronavirus Concerns
The leading Democratic presidential campaigns are working to reach voters at a distance, with virtual rallies and more reliance on outreach by phone and social media.
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U.S. Health Care System Steps Up To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, about the challenges the health care system faces.
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Canadian Rapper Drake Breaks A 'Billboard' Record
Drake holds the distinction of placing the most songs ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart over the course of his career. It's all thanks to the track: "Oprah's Bank Account."
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'Big Brother' Contestants Recently Learn Of Coronavirus Pandemic
The Big Brother roommates in Germany have been cut off from news since February. On the Canadian version, contestants noticed something was off when their studio audience disappeared.
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Morning News Brief
States and local governments take extensive measures to keep people apart to try to curb the coronavirus' spread — including Ohio delays its primary election. And, all of Spain is quarantined.
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'Riverdance' Turns 25, But Has Put The Celebration On Hold — For Now
The Irish dance spectacle has been performed for audiences all over the world. The current production was polished for the anniversary, but has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Advocates Worry Detained Immigrants Are At Risk For Coronavirus
In Seattle, immigrant advocates filed a lawsuit seeking the release of detained immigrants who are high risk for COVID-19. They say the virus is certain to find its way into ICE detention centers.
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As COVID-19 Outbreak Worsens So Does Economic Volatility
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Carmen Reinhart about the volatility effecting markets around the world as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.
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National Grocers Assoc. Says Stores Are Keeping Up With Demand
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Greg Ferrara, CEO of the National Grocers Association, about how grocery stores are faring as buyers clear the shelves.
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Fed Makes A Dramtic Move During Coronavirus Fallout
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and announced a set of programs to help blunt the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the world.