Gunman who killed 23 at an El Paso Walmart pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison
The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019 pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Manhattan Beach Mayor On Why Reopening Beaches Is Good For Human Health
Los Angeles County Beaches reopened with some restrictions a six week closure due to the pandemic. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery on why he supports the move.
News Brief: Whistleblower To Testify, Wis. Court Order, Mexico Pandemic Cases
Government scientist turned whistleblower Richard Bright will testify before the House. Wisconsin's Supreme Court overturns the state's stay-at-home order. And, Mexico's COVID-19 cases peaking.
Fed Points To Human And Economic Suffering Caused By COVID-19
The state of the jobs market has Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell concerned. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered the largest job losses since the Great Depression.
Ousted Scientist Says COVID-19 Pandemic Could Be Worse Than 1918 Spanish Flu
Richard Bright, the high-ranking federal scientist turned whistleblower, will testify before a House subcommittee Thursday. He says the "window of opportunity" to fight COVID-19 is closing.
Every Era Has Its Own Hairstyle And Coronavirus Age Is No Exception
The Guardian reports a once popular style for girls is back — braided spikes resembling the COVID-19 molecule. The affordable look returns as parents pinch pennies during a tough economic time.
Many Pregnant Women Struggle With Mental Health Amid Pandemic
Medical workers are seeing more anxiety, depression, grief and sadness in pregnant women. This can lead to more stress and increase the risk for complications during pregnancy.
Flights Into The Stratosphere Study Changes To Atmospheric Rivers
Scientists are racing to better understand atmospheric rivers, bands of moisture that start in the tropics and can bring torrential rain to the U.S. They're projected to intensify with climate change.
During Pandemic, Community Supported Agriculture Sees Membership Spike
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted supply chains and left some farmers reeling. But community supported agriculture, or CSAs, have flourished as consumers seek deliveries for boxes of fresh produce.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns The State's Stay-At-Home Orders
Wisconsin's supreme court overturn of the stay-at-home order allows the administration of Gov. Tony Evers to issue orders, but only with legislative approval.
Republicans Disagree On Voter Fraud Risk For Mail-In Voting
Many Republican secretaries of state are pushing to expand mail-in voting during the pandemic, but they face pushback from some party members who say it invites voter fraud.