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National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
by Neda Ulaby
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
Coronavirus Forces Waffle House To Close More Than 400 Restaurants
The chain takes pride in hardly ever closing its restaurants, but because of COVID-19 it has had to close some. For now, many hungry road trippers will have to find their waffles and coffee elsewhere.
Why Hand Washing, Needed To Thwart COVID-19, Is A Problem In Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
Hand washing, we're told, is essential to help stop the spread of the coronavirus but what does that mean for the many Mexicans who don't have reliable supplies of clean running water?
ABC's Jonathan Karl Writes About 'Front Row At The Trump Show'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ABC's White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl about his book: Front Row at the Trump Show. Karl was a cub reporter for the New York Post when he first met Donald Trump.
Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
by Kelsey Snell
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $2 trillion package Wednesday night. It is designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
First Responders Try To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.
After Urging Social Distancing, Trump Offers A Different Message
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about the call from some U.S. officials to begin ending social distancing policies.
After Days Of Negotiations, Deal Reached On Emergency Aid Measure
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate and White House worked through an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package early Wednesday morning. The agreement means Congress could be close to passing a deal.
Atlanta Family Is On The Frontlines Of The Coronavirus
NPR's Noel King talks to married couple — epidemiologist Rachel Patzer and physician Justin Schrager, who is living in the garage to avoid bringing home the coronavirus.
Sen. Richard Burr Faces Lawsuit Over Timing Of Stock Sale
by Tim Mak
A lawsuit has been filed accusing Sen. Burr of improperly profiting from insider knowledge. Legislation is being introduced in the House that would ban lawmakers from trading any individual stocks.
How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19
What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.
White House, Senate Agree To Historic Deal On Coronavirus Rescue Measure
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institute about the agreement announced early Wednesday morning on the massive emergency relief package.