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British Man Invents 'Cuddle Curtain' For Socially Distant Hugs With Grandma
The coronavirus hasn't stopped a 29-year-old British man from hugging his grandmother. He invented the Cuddle Curtain – a shower curtain with plastic sleeves – so she can hug him whenever she wants.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Complicates Evacuations For Cyclone Amphan
Cyclone Amphan — the strongest such storm in two decades — makes landfall Wednesday. The last one killed nearly 10,000 people. Millions of people are trying to socially distance amid evacuations.
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People Are Cutting Their Own Hair During Quarantine — Sometimes Without Success
As salons remain closed during the pandemic, many have resorted to cutting their own hair. Not all are successful. Celebrities and civilians alike are sharing their quarantine haircut failures.
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Muslims Celebrate Ramadan Virtually As Pandemic Restricts Large Gatherings
Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic has meant Muslims abandoning traditions of dinner gatherings and evening prayers at mosques. But many communities have taken celebrations online.
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U.S. Economy Hit Hard By Coronavirus Fallout
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to White House adviser Kevin Hassett ahead of a Senate panel hearing on the CARES Act which assists individuals, businesses and local governments affected by COVID-19.
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Detroit Priest Uses Squirt Gun To Enforce Social Distancing
He sprays holy water at parishioners. Photos show him wearing a mask, face shield and gloves as he aims the squirt gun into cars that pull up. He came up with the idea to make social distancing fun.
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Labrador Retriever Receives Honorary Degree From Virginia Tech
Moose, an eight-year-old Lab, received an honorary degree in veterinary medicine from Virginia Tech last week. He earned the "dog-torate" after six years of service as a therapy dog at the university.
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Morning News Brief
WHO's general assembly meets for second day. President Trump says he is taking a drug to protect against COVID-19. And, the Fed chairman and Treasure secretary will testify before a Senate panel.
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Unique Robotic Team Aims To Help Fix Afghanistan's Ventilator Shortage
In Afghanistan, there is a shortage of medical personnel and equipment. A girl's robotic team is building a ventilator out of cheap car parts to help their war-torn country cope with the pandemic.
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Dad Arranges For Special Graduation Ceremony For His Daughter
Gabrielle Pierce was devastated when her graduation ceremony was canceled at Xavier University of Louisiana. Then her dad got involved.
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Examining Trump's Firing Of Another Government Watchdog
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Walt Shaub, ex-director of the Office of Government Ethics, about President Trump's firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick.
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Coronavirus Vaccine Study Yields Positive Preliminary Results
Initial results from a study of a COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe, and capable of generating the kind of immune response that may protect patients from getting the disease.