Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
Wu Tang Clan Tries To Help Stop Spread Of Coronavirus
Wu Tang as an acrostic: W: wash your hands. U: use masks properly. T: touch nothing. A: avoid crowds. N: never touch your face with unclean hands. G: go to the hospital if you have severe symptoms.
Recap: For 2 Hours Biden, Sanders Debate On CNN
It was the first one-on-one debate between Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. The debate was held without a studio audience because of coronavirus precautions.
COVID-19 Disruptions: Local Officials Order Bars, Restaurants To Close
Across the U.S. bars and restaurants are being told to shut their doors to the public to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Owners worry their businesses will not survive the coronavirus outbreak.
Fed Makes A Dramtic Move During Coronavirus Fallout
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and announced a set of programs to help blunt the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the world.
Tech Companies Aim To Stop COVID-19 Disinformation
The Coronavirus is not just a medical epidemic. The World Health Organization says fake news about the virus is spreading faster than the disease. Tech companies attempting to control disinformation.
Ohio Officials Take Coronavirus Precautions Ahead Of Elections
Four big states are holding primary elections on Tuesday but the coronavirus outbreak has made some voters worried about casting a ballot in a crowded polling place.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Temporarily Closes Because Of Covid-19
With no visitors, some animals over the weekend had the opportunity to cruise the halls and check out other animals. The aquarium posted a video of a penguin staring up at the glass as fish swam by.
Author Of 'Men Explain Things To Me' Has A New Memoir
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with essayist Rebecca Solnit about her latest book: Recollections of My Nonexistence.
News Brief: Coronavirus Outbreak Effects, Democratic Primary Debate
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate to near zero. Nearly 2 million coronavirus tests will be available this week to hardest hit states. And, Democrats Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders debate.
Church Officials Weigh Canceling Services Amid COVID-19
A political division is apparent in church responses to the coronavirus. Many are canceling services but some with a pro-Trump leaning are resisting.
Coronavirus Effects Create Delays, Confusion At U.S. Airports
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about chaos at U.S. airports as Americans scramble to return home as the coronavirus worsens.