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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
by Michel Martin
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria
Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces.
Despite Syria-Turkey Cease-Fire, Life Is Difficult For Civilians In Idlib
by Jane Arraf
The struggles of one woman, who's a professional and a mother in Idlib, reflect the hardships faced by millions of Syrians as their city came under a new round of attacks.
Fauci Helps To Spread The Word Of U.S. Response To Coronavirus
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the United States.
Ex-Rival Sen. Cory Booker Endorses Joe Biden For President
NPR's David Greene talks to NPR's Asma Khalid and Sen. Cory Booker, a former Democratic presidential contender, about former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign picking up steam.
China's President Xi Jinping Visits Wuhan, Coronavirus Epicenter
by Emily Feng
It's the Chinese leaders first visit to Wuhan since the coronavirus outbreak began. There are indications China plans to lift some travel restrictions around Wuhan after the area was locked down.
The Coronavirus' Impact On Financial Markets And The Economy
by Scott Horsley
The outbreak has caused turmoil in the stock market. Monday was Wall Street's worst day in more than a decade. After the markets closed, President Trump said he's going to ask Congress for help.
Coronavirus Outbreak Leads To Empty Sports Stadiums
by Tom Goldman
Sports leagues are scrambling to figure out how to deal with the coronavirus. Some officials are canceling events and prohibiting fans from watching, while other games are proceeding as normal.
Census Bureau: No Middle Eastern Or North African Check Box
by Hansi Lo Wang
Advocates from Middle Eastern and North African communities in the U.S. have pushed for decades to get their own check box on census forms. But the 2020 census won't include one.
Company's Search For The Next Cadbury Bunny Is Almost Over
It's down to finalists but there are no bunnies. There's Ginger the hamster and a duck named Dilly Bar Dabbler. There's a dog called Lieutenant Dan — the hound lost his hind legs shortly after birth.
'Sesame Street' Aims To Help Census' Undercounted Age Group
In the 2010 census, about a million children under age 5 weren't counted. Some Sesame Street residents are hoping to change that for 2020. Public service announcements started airing this week.
It's Not A History Lesson. New Book Tackles Racist Ideas
by Elissa Nadworny
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi team up to investigate the history of racist ideas through a narrative aimed at young adult readers. It's called: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You.
Mart Crowley, Playwright of 'The Boys In The Band,' Dies At 84
by Jeff Lunden
When playwright Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band premiered off-Broadway in 1968, it was the first realistic, mainstream portrayal of gay men on stage. Crowley won a Tony Award for it.