Health & Safety
Public Health Officials Discuss Why They Quit During The COVID-19 Pandemic
More than 24 local public health officials have quit since April amid backlash against coronavirus restrictions. A historian says that's unprecedented. Health officials describe what pushed them out.
The Pandemic Is Changing How The National Conventions Will Be Held
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions will still happen later this month, but as planning goes on it's become clear they will look nothing like they have in years past.
When COVID-19 Canceled Music Festivals, These Banjo Lovers Planned A Virtual One
The pandemic has shut down most of the summer music festivals. But that did not stop two banjo players from organizing an online banjo contest.
Brides Across America Gives Frontline Workers Free Wedding Dresses During Pandemic
Planning a wedding during a pandemic can be exhausting. One organization is helping by giving free dresses to brides on the frontlines against COVID-19.
Disagreements Among Coaches As College Football Prepares To Play During Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sports journalist and professor at the University of Maryland, Kevin Blackistone, about college football leagues starting their season amid a global pandemic.
News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Trump On Twitter And Facebook, National Conventions
Investigations continue in the Beirut explosion. Twitter and Facebook go after Trump for sharing coronavirus misinformation. And, the pandemic is changing the National Conventions.
Charts: How The U.S. Ranks On COVID-19 Deaths Per Capita — And By Case Count
These two measures were raised in President Trump's interview this week with journalist Jonathan Swan on Axios on HBO. Here's what these statistics reveal about a country's response to the pandemic.
Fauci Reveals He Has Received Death Threats And His Daughters Have Been Harassed
During an online forum sponsored by Harvard, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses how his high-profile position has affected his family personally.
FDA Adviser: Not Realistic To Expect A COVID-19 Vaccine In 2020
Dr. Paul Offit, who serves on the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory board, says he doesn't think an effective vaccine that's undergone adequate testing can be ready this year.