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White House Puts Immigration On Hold During Coronoavirus Pandemic
President Trump has offered new details about a White House plan to temporarily stop immigrants from coming to the U.S. The administration wants to pause the issuance of new green cards for 60 days.
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House Plans To Vote This Week On Senate's New Relief Measure
The Senate approved a bill to add roughly $484 billion in new funds to bolster the already record-breaking coronavirus response legislation. Senators passed the measure by unanimous consent Tuesday.
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Researchers In India Name Snake After 'Harry Potter' Character
They named a new species of green pit viper after Salazar Slytherin, co-founder of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In Harry Potter books, he was known for his ability to talk to snakes.
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College Student Tries To Fix Up Her Mom With Her Professor
Aly Oliver, a college student in Colorado, was prepping for a Zoom class, when she noticed her mom noticing her professor. She planned a set-up. She documented the attempt in a TikTok video.
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Afghans, New To The U.S., Go From War Zone To COVID-19 Hot Zone
Afghans who helped U.S. troops back home in Afghanistan have ended up in the New York area with their families, and they're helping fight the coronavirus.
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Fox News Gets Push-Back For Supporting Anti-Shutdown Protests
The new anti-shutdown protests springing up across the country are similar to the early Tea Party movement, including anti-authority agendas, hidden patrons and support from prominent Fox News stars.
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'Morning Edition' Remembers Former Staffer Steve Munro
NPR's Steve Inskeep pays tribute to former Morning Edition colleague Steve Munro, who died over the weekend.
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Spread Of Coronavirus Accelerates Across Africa
Millions of people in African countries are at high risk for COVID-19, without good access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the disease's spread.
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Security Guard, New To Social Media, Gets Attention For Cowboy Museum
The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma is closed during the pandemic. NPR's David Greene talks to Tim Tiller, who's in charged of the museum's security, and is manning the museum's Twitter feed.
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During Pandemic, With His Restaurant Closed, Chef Helps Local Families
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Café in Chicago has had to layoff 30 employees. He's now cooking take-out meals for nearby families struggling to stay afloat.
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Trump Tweets He Will Suspend Immigration Into U.S. During Pandemic
Trump says he'll temporarily suspend immigration because of the coronavirus. There aren't many details but the administration has been using the pandemic to justify more restrictions on immigration.
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IKEA Makes Public Its Swedish Meatballs Recipe For Customers On Lockdown
The recipe for IKEA's famous meatballs has only seven ingredients and includes instructions for how to make the sauce. The recipe comes with step-by-step, illustrated instructions.