Trump may abandon Ukraine peace talks 'within days,' Rubio warns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. would walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.
U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below Zero For The First Time In History
Oil prices went into negative territory on Monday. That means traders were paying money to get people to accept oil in May. It's a sign of just how imbalanced the global oil markets are.
During Pandemic, With His Restaurant Closed, Chef Helps Local Families
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Café in Chicago has had to layoff 30 employees. He's now cooking take-out meals for nearby families struggling to stay afloat.
Trump Tweets He Will Suspend Immigration Into U.S. During Pandemic
Trump says he'll temporarily suspend immigration because of the coronavirus. There aren't many details but the administration has been using the pandemic to justify more restrictions on immigration.
California Urges Day Care Centers To Stay Open During Pandemic
Some states are urging child care centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe and there's no social distancing with toddlers.
Massachusetts Expands Contact Tracing For People With COVID-19
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Joia Mukherjee, chief medical officer at Partners In Health, about Massachusetts embarking on a mass contact-tracing project, and how the program works.
Netanyahu To Remain Israel's Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival
After three inconclusive elections over the past 12 months, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu manages to negotiate another 18 months in office as the coronavirus pushes aside political wrangling.
Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious Optimism About COVID-19 Outbreak
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the coronavirus is under control, but while Moscow appears to be stabilized, at least for now, infections are growing outside the capital.
NPR Analysis Of COVID-19 Deaths At New York Nursing Homes
There's one thing that distinguishes the nursing homes that have reported the highest number of deaths: It's not the quality of the nursing home, but the percentage of people of color who live there.
News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices
The president tweets he'll suspend all immigration into the U.S. because of COVID-19. Testing remains a stumbling block to lifting lockdowns. And for the first time ever, oil prices went negative.
IKEA Makes Public Its Swedish Meatballs Recipe For Customers On Lockdown
The recipe for IKEA's famous meatballs has only seven ingredients and includes instructions for how to make the sauce. The recipe comes with step-by-step, illustrated instructions.