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How Important Are The Black And Latino Votes In This Election?
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to political scientists Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Christina Greer about the importance — and nuances — of black and Latino voters in the Democratic primaries.
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Schools And Businesses Grapple With How To Cope With Coronavirus
Schools and businesses are hiring industrial cleaning companies to prevent coronavirus infection but it may be most valuable as a confidence measure.
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A Look At Seattle, The City At Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Outbreak In The U.S.
Seattle-area physician Brandon Fainstad tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about being a healthcare worker at the American epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
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WHO Official Says Coronavirus Containment Remains Possible
China's experience shows how the virus can be stopped. But the World Health Organization's Dr. Bruce Aylward says other countries may be drawing the wrong lessons about how China achieved it. (Image...
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International Women's Day: With Shoes And Stones, Islamists Disrupt Pakistan...
The demonstrators, who were at a rival event held by hardline Islamist groups, were particularly enraged by one slogan the women's day rally adopted: "mera jism, mera marzi" – "my body, my choice."...
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Coronavirus: Italy Orders Massive Shutdown; Cruise Ship Gets OK To Dock In...
Movie theaters, museums and other cultural sites throughout Italy are closed until next month. Meanwhile, a stranded cruise ship off California with infected passengers is finally allowed to dock....
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Oil Prices, Stocks Plunge After Saudi Arabia Stuns World With Massive Discounts
Oil prices dropped as much as 30% following the unexpected Saudi decision to cut prices and boost production. The move reflects the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and its economic effects....
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Seattle Health Care System Offers Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing For Workers
A hospital in Seattle has set up a drive-through coronavirus testing clinic in its garage. The idea is to quickly test workers who have symptoms without putting other staff or patients at risk. (Image...
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International Women's Day: Clashes, Coronavirus And Women Prepare To Strike
Mexican women geared up for a strike; coronavirus fears forced cancellations in China; marchers in Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan were attacked; and police confrontations were reported in Chile and Turkey....
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How To Boost Your Emergency Supply Of Prescription Medicines
Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates....
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More Than 40 Colleges Cancel In-Person Classes In Response To Coronavirus
Many schools paused in-person classes after students or staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Others say the cancellations are a precaution. (Image credit: Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
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Dueling Simultaneous Afghan Presidential Inaugurations Bode Ill For Peace Talks
As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had himself sworn in for a second term, rival Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah took the presidential oath of office in a competing ceremony. (Image credit: Rahmat...
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Trump: Payroll Tax Cuts And Hourly Worker Relief Possible In Coronavirus...
Top administration officials will meet with House and Senate Republicans Tuesday to discuss economic relief for workers and small businesses. Democrats, however, signaled they are not on board. (Image...
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Ethiopian Officials Say Faulty Boeing Software Played Role In Deadly 737 Max...
The findings of the interim report were released a day before the anniversary of the crash of Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. (Image credit: Mulugeta Ayene/AP)
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Meadows, Other Members Of Congress Self-Quarantine After CPAC Coronavirus...
Reps. Collins, Gaetz and Meadows are the latest lawmakers to self-quarantine following concerns over possible exposure to Covid-19. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)
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Mexican Women Stay Home To Protest Femicides In 'A Day Without Us'
Women across Mexico skipped school, work and social activities Monday to demonstrate against the staggering levels of violence women face in the country. About 10 women are killed in Mexico each day....
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Italy Expands Quarantine Measures Nationwide To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday declared the entire country a "red zone," meaning people should stay home except for work and emergencies. (Image credit: Antonio Calanni/AP)
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U.S. Forces In South Korea And Italy Are Told To Stay Put As Coronavirus Spreads
There are some 45,000 Americans working at U.S. military installations in South Korea and Italy. Both nations have major coronavirus outbreaks and travel to and from them is being restricted. (Image...
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