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As Hospitals Lose Revenue, Thousands Of Health Care Workers Face Furloughs, Layoffs
Faced with lost revenue from canceled elective procedures, hospitals laid off more than 40,000 health care workers in March. Thousands more are expected to be included in April's unemployment figures.
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COVID-19 Forces More People To Work From Home. How's It Going?
About a third of Americans are working from home because of the coronavirus. The technology that enables this has been around for many years, but it took a pandemic to force the move to remote work.
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DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn
After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI.
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Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities
The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color.
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Top U.S. General On COVID-19, Reorienting For Great Power Competition
Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the threat of the coronavirus within the ranks of the military, and its effects on preparedness.
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Cardboard Car Spotted In Line At A McDonald's In Belgium
A woman and her daughter wanted fast food. Because of the pandemic, only the McDonald's drive-through was open — but they don't own a car. That's when they got crafty and made one out of cardboard.
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Toilet Flush Heard During Supreme Court's Conference Call
The court is live streaming arguments during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawyer presenting his case didn't seem to notice the sound. Reminder: mute yourself during conference calls.
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News Brief: COVID-19 Testing, Georgia Shooting, Montana Schools
An update on coronavirus testing. Georgia authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an unarmed black jogger. And, a small number of students in Montana go back to school Thursday.
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Georgia Announces Probe Into Shooting Death Of Unarmed Black Jogger
State law enforcement authorities in Georgia say they will investigate the February shooting death of a black jogger. A video was released this week showing the shooting.
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Passengers Face New Reality As Airlines Adapt To Pandemic Restrictions
The new reality of social distancing conflicts with tightly packed airplanes. For now, airlines are blocking out middle seats and taking other measures. What happens when more travelers come back?
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Iraqi Parliament Chooses Mustafa al-Kadhimi To Be Prime Minister
After months of political paralysis, Iraq's parliament has chosen a prime minister. The former intelligence chief is supported by the United States.
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We're Open For Business, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Gary Kelly, chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines, about the impact of the coronavirus on his carrier. Kelly says the airline requires workers and passengers to wear masks.