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Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors.
Foxx's Efforts For Judicial Change Overshadowed By Celebrity Case
by Cheryl Corley
In Illinois, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has changed how her office approaches prosecutions which has been criticized by police and others. Voters in the county will decide her fate Tuesday.
Canadian Rapper Drake Breaks A 'Billboard' Record
Drake holds the distinction of placing the most songs ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart over the course of his career. It's all thanks to the track: "Oprah's Bank Account."
National Grocers Assoc. Says Stores Are Keeping Up With Demand
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Greg Ferrara, CEO of the National Grocers Association, about how grocery stores are faring as buyers clear the shelves.
Advocates Worry Detained Immigrants Are At Risk For Coronavirus
by Joel Rose
In Seattle, immigrant advocates filed a lawsuit seeking the release of detained immigrants who are high risk for COVID-19. They say the virus is certain to find its way into ICE detention centers.
Bay Area Institutes Significant Coronavirus Restrictions
by Eric Westervelt
Most San Francisco Bay Area counties have ordered residents to shelter in place for three weeks to try to stem the coronavirus spread. The order affects some 7 million people across the region.
News Brief: Coronavirus Response Is To Keep People Apart
States and local governments take extensive measures to keep people apart to try to curb the coronavirus' spread — including Ohio delays its primary election. And, all of Spain is quarantined.
'Big Brother' Contestants Recently Learn Of Coronavirus Pandemic
The Big Brother roommates in Germany have been cut off from news since February. On the Canadian version, contestants noticed something was off when their studio audience disappeared.
Spain, Hard Hit By Coronavirus Pandemic, Shuts Down
by Lucía Benavides
With COVID-19 infections increasing rapidly, Spain is in a total shutdown, but Spaniards are doing their best to keep their spirits up.
Italy Remains Under Lockdown Due To Spread Of COVID-19
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Unger, who teaches foreign policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Italy, about being ordered to stay at home.
Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On The Global Shipping Industry
by Jackie Northam
Container ship operators say the coronavirus outbreak is their biggest crisis since 2009. Dozens of sailings have been canceled and vessels are being idled at a record pace.