Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge dismisses the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, granting a controversial request from the Justice Department that generated a public outcry and spurred a mass resignation of senior federal prosecutors.
Mortgage Rates Fall To Record Lows. Does It Make Sense To Refinance?
Americans are jumping at the chance to save a lot of money by refinancing their home loans — as mortgage rates fall to record lows. Why are rates so low, and when does it pay to refinance?
Genealogy Websites Help To Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics
An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in.
Coronavirus Repercussion: Tourists Abandon Rome's Streets
Rome is not the center of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, but tourists are staying clear of the city's sights, schools are shut down and Romans are having groceries delivered.
Respirators Key To Coronavirus Battle But They Must Be Worn Correctly
A respirator is a central piece of protective gear vital for keeping health care workers healthy — but wearing one incorrectly can put the wearer at risk.
Federal Authorities Grapple With Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kits
The coronavirus is spreading across the U.S. Testing for the virus is a big concern after Vice President Pence admitted that the U.S. does not have enough tests to meet demand.
Coronavirus Test Kits Are In Shortly Supply, Vice President Pence Says
The Trump administration promises to expand testing across the U.S. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lauren Sauer of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response about the testing.
Michigan's Democratic Voters Face Biden-Sanders Choice On Tuesday
Michigan is the biggest primary state voting next week. Sen. Bernie Sanders is heading there to try to secure a win to catch up with former Vice President Joe Biden's Super Tuesday momentum.
News Brief: Coronavirus, Michigan Primary, Mortgage Rates Drop
New coronavirus cases emerge across the country. Michigan is the biggest of the six primary states voting next week. And, a cease-fire between Turkey and Russia is in effect in northwestern Syria.
Tito's Warns Don't Use Its Vodka To Make Hand Sanitizer
The vodka makers tell The Dallas Morning News that hand sanitizer must contain 60% alcohol. Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40%. It might be better to save the vodka for killing time in quarantine.
Red Wine Was Coming Out Of The Water Taps In Italian Village
It turns out this dream scenario was just an accident. According to The Telegraph in Britain, the silo at a local winery was leaking into the village's water supply. The problem has been resolved.