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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.
We Answer Listeners' Questions About The Coronavirus
by Allison Aubrey
New cases of the coronavirus were identified in at least four states on Sunday: New York, Rhode Island, California and Washington. What kinds of precautions can you take to protect yourself?
Bloomberg Aims To Use Coronavirus Confusion To Appear Presidential
by Susan Davis
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg sees a chance to seize the moment in the Democratic primary as a trusted leader in times of crisis as fears rise over the coronavirus outbreak.
Celebrating 116 Years Since The Birth Of Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, commonly known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. We pay tribute to the author of The Cat in the Hat and so many more children's favorite books.
Migrants Mass At Greece's Border With Turkey
Refugees have been streaming across the border from Turkey into Greece where migrant camps are already stretched. The Greek prime minister has announced he's freezing asylum applications.
U.S. Needs To Lead Coronavirus Coordination, Expert Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Dennis Carroll, who has been an infectious disease expert for the federal government for decades, about the response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mexican Families Join Annual Search For Loved Ones Among Mass Graves
by Carrie Kahn
More than 61,000 people in Mexico have disappeared. Most vanished after the government launched its war on drugs more than a decade ago. Relatives must look among unmarked graves for family mebers.
Trump Can Handle Multiple Tasks At One Time, Campaign Official Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tim Murtaugh, communications director for Trump's 2020 reelection campaign, about the president' strategy. Amid coronavirus concerns, Trump is making campaign stops.
Prominent Retired Banker In North Carolina Explains Why He Backs Bloomberg
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Hugh McColl, ex-Bank of America CEO, about why he favors Mike Bloomberg for president, and where his vote will go if Bernie Sanders clinches the Democratic nomination.
Turkish Soldiers Killed In An Air Attack, Turkey Blames Syria
by Peter Kenyon
Turkey says more than a dozen of its troops were killed in a Syrian airstrike. Turkey faults Syria, and avoided blaming Russia, amid a month of fighting around Idlib province.