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Trump orders steep tariffs on all imports and dozens of nations around the world, governments and global markets react to Trump tariffs, TikTok faces ban U.S. if it's not sold.
Coronavirus 'Containment Area' Created Around N.Y. Cluster
NPR's David Greene talks to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson about the National Guard which will help sanitize public spaces and bring food to homes in the containment area for COVID-19 infections.
Without Action From Congress, 3 Surveillance Authorities Will Lapse
A set of surveillance tools used by the FBI in national security investigations expires next week. Lawmakers, who want to implement reforms, are fighting over how far those changes should go.
Coronavirus Cases In The U.S. Surpass 1,000 Mark
Coronavirus cases continue to spread across the country. NPR's David Greene talks to Scott Gottlieb, former head of the Food and Drug Administration, about the federal response to the outbreak.
Half-Eaten Cookie Found In Old Manuscript At Cambridge University
A librarian opened up a rare book from the 16th century and found a chocolate chip cookie. The library says that it's happy to provide bookmarks, and tweeted: "Please don't use baked goods."
Salvador Dalí Artwork Found At North Carolina Thrift Store
The ignored piece of art, priced somewhere between $10 to $50, turned out to be a 1950s woodcut print that was created and signed by Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.
ICE's New Tactic To Get Local Law Enforcement Authorities To Cooperate
ICE is using a new tool to get sanctuary communities to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Critics say this maneuver has the same legal problem as past efforts. But the new tactic is working.
News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria
Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces.
Despite Syria-Turkey Cease-Fire, Life Is Difficult For Civilians In Idlib
The struggles of one woman, who's a professional and a mother in Idlib, reflect the hardships faced by millions of Syrians as their city came under a new round of attacks.
Fauci Helps To Spread The Word Of U.S. Response To Coronavirus
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the United States.
Ex-Rival Sen. Cory Booker Endorses Joe Biden For President
NPR's David Greene talks to NPR's Asma Khalid and Sen. Cory Booker, a former Democratic presidential contender, about former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign picking up steam.
China's President Xi Jinping Visits Wuhan, Coronavirus Epicenter
It's the Chinese leaders first visit to Wuhan since the coronavirus outbreak began. There are indications China plans to lift some travel restrictions around Wuhan after the area was locked down.