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Coronavirus World Map: We've Now Passed The 100 Million Mark For Infections

8:21am March 16, 2021

A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed at least 2 million globally.

Miss Navajo Nation Shaandiin P. Parrish puts on a white gown to help distribute food, water, and other supplies to Navajo families on May 27, 2020 in Huerfano on the Navajo Nation Reservation, New Mexico.

Health & Safety

Navajo Nation Enters New Lockdown As Coronavirus Cases Rise

8:46pm November 16, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The nation closes nonessential businesses, halts tourism and moves schools online as it battles rising infections.

A woman holds her 1-year-old son as they wait in line to get a coronavirus test.

Science

Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty

7:23pm November 14, 2020

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.

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A waiter closes a bar terrace in Paris earlier this month amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

Spain, France Exceed 1 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Each

2:42pm October 22, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Europe has been battling rising case counts, setting a record last week for new cases reported. Spain and France surpassed the 1 million case mark within hours of each other.

Education

Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

8:34pm September 28, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.

Health & Safety

New COVID Milestones 'Cause For Concern' In North Carolina

4:18pm July 09, 2020

by David Ford

Two recent COVID-19 milestones are being described by North Carolina state officials as causes for concern.

Etchings on the federal courthouse in Boston acclaim a well-administered justice system, but many working in the building say that is getting harder, given the continuing federal shutdown.

'Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied' As Government Shutdown Affects Federal Courts

12:48pm January 24, 2019

by Tovia Smith

The government shutdown has led the budget of federal court systems to run dry, causing disruptions to the pursuit of justice. Court officials fear that things could get worse in coming weeks.

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Former Gov. Bob McDonnell's appeal of his public corruption convictions will likely be heard in April.

National

Supreme Court Will Hear Ex-Governor Of Virginia's Appeal

8:49pm January 15, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Bob McDonnell's appeal of his public corruption convictions is one of eight cases the court agreed to hear on Friday. In another case, Microsoft is fending off a suit by Xbox 360 owners.