Men In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Also Considered Targeting Virginia Governor, FBI Says
Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in a federal court in Michigan.
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More Companies Are Using Technology To Monitor For Coronavirus In The Workplace
As businesses reopen, tech firms are offering monitoring systems to screen for the coronavirus. They range from apps that ask about symptoms to software that tracks employees' movements at work.
Positive COVID-19 Case Prompts Temporary Closure Of Some Guilford County Courtrooms
The Guilford County Courthouse has closed its Superior and District courtrooms in Greensboro for the remainder of the week.
Scientists Confirm Nevada Man Was Infected Twice With Coronavirus
It's the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection in the U.S. The case underscores that everyone should be social distancing and wearing masks, including COVID-19 survivors.
Wisconsin Judge Upholds Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate
A conservative group challenged Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' authority to declare successive states of emergency. St. Croix County Judge Michael Waterman refuses its request for an injunction.
Police Arrest Anti-Lockdown Protest Leader In New York's Orthodox Jewish Community
Harold "Heshy" Tischler, a talk show host and candidate for City Council, is charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment after he allegedly egged on violence against a journalist.
Call For Administration's COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts To Be Disclosed
Members of Congress and advocacy groups say Operation Warp Speed should release its contracts with vaccine makers after NPR reporting found the terms of many aren't public.
COMIC: You're Wearing It Wrong! A Face Mask Safety Refresher
Pleats, filters, fabric. With so many available features and types, we break down which common face coverings are more effective and the right way to wear and handle them.
Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Deal With The '15 Minute Rule'?
The conventional wisdom is that it takes 15 minutes of close contact to a contagious person to put you at risk. But even a short exposure could prove problematic.
Portraits Of Resilience: How 19 Women Around The Globe Face The Pandemic
Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. They take care of the kids, the house, the survival of families. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.