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Sen. Braun On COVID-19 Concerns And Whether Indiana Reopen Too Soon
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana who was among a panel of senators that questioned the nation's top public health officials at a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
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South Korea And China See COVID-19 Resurgence After Easing Restrictions
Many countries have begun loosening up quarantine restrictions and reopening economies including South Korea and China, but with a rise in cases, both countries are considering new lockdown measures.
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Famed Restaurant Uniquely Solves Social Distancing Issue
The restaurant at The Inn At Little Washington reopens soon in Virginia. It will likely operate at half-capacity. Chef Patrick O'Connell is placing mannequins at every other table.
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11-Year-Old Skateboarder Shreds World Record
Feel uninspired being stuck at home? Take a lesson from Gui Khury. This week he became the first skateboarder to land a 10-80 degree spin. That means he made three full rotations in the air.
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Morning News Brief
China plans to test every resident in Wuhan for COVID-19. New study examines how many people have lost health insurance since the pandemic. And, swabs for coronavirus testing are in short supply.
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Navajo Nation Reports Rapid Spread Of COVID-19
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez about the group which has the highest rates of coronavirus infection and COVID-19 deaths per capita in the U.S.
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Turkey Faces Currency Crisis As COVID-19 Strains Economy
In Turkey, the government is touting its donations of medical supplies abroad even though coronavirus is taking a steep toll in Turkey and the economy is on the brink.
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Shooting Of Unarmed Black Woman In Kentucky Gets National Attention
The family of Breonna Taylor is demanding accountability after the black woman was fatally shot by police in her apartment in Louisville, Ky.
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Health Officials Convene Before Senate Panel
A key hearing on the coronavirus is taking place on Capitol Hill. Dr. Anthony Fauci says his main message to lawmakers will be "the danger of trying to open the country prematurely."
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Maternity Hospital In Kabul Attacked, Heart-Wrenching Reactions Follow
The hospital attacked in the Afghan capital Kabul included a maternity clinic managed by Doctors Without Borders. Mothers and newborns are among the causalities.
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Researchers Worry Pandemic Will Lead To A Spike In Suicide Rate
Suicide rates often drop after disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, only to increase months later. Public health officials are trying to get ahead of an expected uptick related to COVID-19.
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White House Doesn't Have A Testing Strategy To Help States, Sen. Murphy Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about Tuesday's Senate committee hearing on how to safely reopen the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.