News Brief: Russia Referendum Vote, New Tool For COVID-19 Threat, Facebook Boycott Russians will vote on a referendum that may give Putin more power. A new tool will help you see the COVID-19 threat in your area. And, more brands are pulling Facebook ads as part of a boycott.
Pence Urges Americans To Wear Masks To Stop Spread Of COVID-19 The vice president wore a mask during an appearance in Rockville, Md. Despite a surge in new cases, Pence insisted the country was "in a much better place than four months ago, even two months ago." Scott Neuman
Airbus Announces Job Cuts Amid Massive Dip In Aircraft Orders The European passenger-jet maker says it plans to cut 15,000 jobs amid a 40% drop in its business since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Scott Neuman
A Spike In Coronavirus Cases Causes Outrage In Iraq A spike in coronavirus cases and a shortage of medical resources has led to panic and unrest in Iraq. Some hospitals are filling, and family members have seized oxygen tanks for loved ones. Jane Arraf
No Spitting: MLB Unveils Some New Rules Due To The Coronavirus The rules include a ban on spitting and a threat of immediate ejection if a player or coach gets too close to an umpire or opponent in the course of an argument. Austin Horn
Airlines Are Getting Help From The TSA To Reassure Travelers That It's Safe To Fly Some airlines say they are filling planes to capacity instead of keeping empty seats to ensure social distancing. They are getting help from the TSA to reassure travelers that it is safe to fly again. David Schaper
EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea. Bill Chappell
Seattle Now: So you're thinking about flying Four months ago, getting on an airplane seemed pretty much out of the question. But air travel is coming back, and you might be asking yourself should... I... do... that? Patricia Murphy
Houston Methodist Hospital Sees No Leveling In Coronavirus Cases NPR's Noel King talks with Roberta Schwartz, chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist Hospital, about how the hospital is dealing with the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
Summer forecast for Washington state: pandemic blues, frustration over racism, and social change? This could be a long, hard summer, according to mental health experts. Take the Covid-19 pandemic, and layer it over the much longer-running pain of racism. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch