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What does the assassinations of the head of Hezbollah and others mean for Iran?
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Negar Mortazavi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, about Iran’s role in the conflict in Lebanon.
Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Millions Of Americans Unemployed, Hungry
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep visits a food distribution center just outside Washington, D.C., where recently laid off or furloughed people struggling to make ends meet can find food.
WHO Warns 1st Wave Of COVID-19 Cases May Peak Again — Soon
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization about whether a second peak of COVID-19 infections could occur while the world is still in the first wave of the virus.
Mexicans Quarantined In Ixtaltepec Appreciate Volunteers' Jokes, Songs
by Carrie Kahn
In the southern state of Oaxaca, volunteers in one town take turns driving a large speaker around. They play health tips, songs and even jokes to the town's elderly and others under COVID-19 lockdown.
Students In Pennsylvania School District Perform Porch Concerts
Music students at Wyoming Valley West School District in Luzerne County, Pa., played concerts on their front porches in lieu of the usual springtime recitals because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Crowd Protests Black Man's Death While In Police Custody
by Tim Nelson
In Minnesota, the mayor of Minneapolis says four police officers involved in the death of a black man while in police custody have been terminated. The FBI is investigating the incident.
Married Couple In Idaho Racks Up 2nd Guinness World Record
David and Jennifer Rush beat the record for T-shirts put on in one minute by a team of two. Jennifer previously helped her husband achieve the fastest time to wrap a person in cling wrap.
Economic Fallout From COVID-19 Is Hard On Landlords Too
by Chris Arnold
The coronaviurs pandemic has created financial hardship for many Americans. Small mom-and-pop landlords are worried about their own financial future as tenants struggle to pay rent.
News Brief: Minn. Protests, Texas COVID Testing Sites, Trump Tweet
Four officers are fired after a Black man dies in Minneapolis police custody. Texas' minority neighborhoods have fewer COVID-19 testing sites. And, Twitter points users to fact checks on Trump tweet.
Boy, 13, Graduating From College, Loves Learning And Video Games
Over the past two years, Jack Rico has earned four associate degrees from Fullerton College in California. Soon he will head to the University of Nevada on a full scholarship.
Graduates Can Help Health Care Workers With PPE Through Gowns 4 Good
Nathaniel Moore donated his graduation gown to health care workers to use as personal protective equipment. And he's encouraging others to do the same.
Amid Pandemic, Election Officials Remain Vigilant Toward Cybersecurity
by Miles Parks
Election officials have been worried about Russian interference. Officials now are trying to make sure voters will be safe when casting a ballot, but cybersecurity threats haven't gone away.