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Hurricane Helene is downgraded to a tropical storm but it will still cause problems
by Leila Fadel
The eye of Helene crashed into Florida's Big Bend region as a major hurricane. It brought punishing winds, a worrying storm surge and concern for those far inland as the storm moves north.
Trump Closes U.S. Borders. Immigration Grinds To A Halt
by John Burnett
President Trump plans to seal off the U.S-Mexico border to migrants under a law intended to protect the country from communicable disease. The border with Canada is closed to non-essential travel.
China May Have Turned The Corner In Coronavirus Pandemic
by Emily Feng
China, the country on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic that has infected 81,000 people there, marked a milestone. For the first time since December, it has no new domestic cases to report.
Tamale Lady Is Caught Up In Coronavirus Massive Shutdown
by Eric Westervelt
As communities across the country radically restrict public gatherings, small business owners and their workers are scrambling to stay afloat. For example: Alicia Villanueva, the tamale lady.
Child Welfare Services And Caretakers Grapple With COVID-19 Effects
by Leila Fadel
States are preparing their child protective services for changes because of the coronavirus. How are they navigating in-person visits, emergency removals and foster placement?
Seattle Nurses See The Growing Coronavirus Pandemic Up Close
by Will Stone
For weeks, Seattle nurses have been treating COVID-19 patients. They are confused and don't believe their hospitals are prepared. Nurses are collecting masks online and in neighborhoods.
Colorado River Rafters Were Unaware Of Pandemic, Other News
A group of rafters were on a trip on the Colorado River while the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S. Disconnected for 25 days, they returned to a very different world.
Food And Beverage Industry Hit Hard By Coronavirus Outbreak
Thousands of food service workers have been laid off. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association, which is asking the White House for critical help.
Police In Spain Stop Person In A Full Tyrannosaurus Rex Costume
Video later emerged of the dinosaur scurrying up the street after tossing out garbage — prompting some to wonder whether the T. Rex was simply taking precautions against the coronavirus.
Scots Pine In Czech Republic Chosen 2020 European Tree Of The Year
The tree is dubbed: "The Guardian of the Flooded Village." Legend has it, a devil would sit under it at night playing violin, warding off intruders.
Israeli Government Criticized For How It Monitors COVID-19 Cases
by Daniel Estrin
Israel is using phone data to track people potentially exposed to the coronavirus. That touched off a backlash among Israelis worried about the direction of their democracy
What It Means To Be A Sports Fan During The COVID-19 Outbreak
Most sports are coming to a halt as the world responds to coronavirus. Mike Pesca, host of Slate magazine's daily podcast The Gist, shares his thoughts on rethinking sports during this time.
Monitoring How Other Countries Are Handling Coronavirus Cases
We've heard a great deal about the experience of the coronavirus pandemic in China and Europe but how is it impacting other countries? We check in with our reporters in Pakistan, Kenya and Mexico.