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April 6, 2020
California Courts Suspend Eviction, Foreclosure Proceedings Until 90 Days After Coronavirus Emergency Lifted
Many tenant advocates praised the move, but said it doesn’t prevent landlords from starting the eviction process despite going further than Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent eviction moratorium.
April 6, 2020
‘Hella Connected’: How California Lawmakers Are Governing From Home
Sent home due to coronavirus, the California Legislature has turned the nation’s most populous state into a mass experiment in remote governance.
April 6, 2020
On Coronavirus, Trump Walks A Tightrope Between Grim Warnings And Offering Hope
President Trump said "we certainly want to try" to lift restrictions on life in the U.S. by April 30 but he made no definitive commitment at a news conference on Monday at the White House.
As Stay-At-Home Order Increases Risk Of Domestic Violence, Resources Remain Available For Victims
Being isolated due to COVID-19 can be stressful for people in violent relationships who are at home with their abusers. But many crisis lines and resources for victims of domestic violence are still available.
April 6, 2020
Newspapers Face Existential Question: How To Cover The Pandemic When There’s No Money?
Sitting at his desk within the small office of the Sandpoint Reader, a weekly newspaper in northern Idaho, publisher Ben Olson is exhausted.
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic National Update
Insight gets a nationwide update on the coronavirus outbreak. Political Junkie Ken Rudin also joins the show with the latest on the presidential race.
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April 6, 2020
Local Response To COVID-19
The mayors of Sacramento and Stockton check in with an update on the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 6, 2020
Training Service Dogs From Home, And A New Puppy Cam
Service and assistance dogs are being trained from home by professionals, while a new puppy cam provides another daily uplift.
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April 5, 2020
Trump Again Speaks In Favor Of Anti-Malaria Drug For Coronavirus
The drug has not been proven to be an effective treatment for coronavirus.
April 5, 2020
Scientists Probe How Coronavirus Might Travel Through The Air
Simply talking could produce tiny particles of mucus and saliva that might carry the coronavirus, experts say. How much these airborne particles matter for the spread of this disease is controversial.
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Why Some COVID-19 Patients Crash: The Body's Immune System Might Be To Blame
April 7, 2020
An overblown immune response could be killing a portion of the sick, and some doctors think that new treatments being tested could help at least some of those patients.
Book Reviews
You'll Want To Stop The Car For This 'Redhead By The Side Of The Road'
April 7, 2020
Anne Tyler's latest novel — about a man who discovers that his calm, routine life may not be the one he really wants — is a balm for jangled nerves.
The Coronavirus Crisis
'They're All Really Afraid': Coronavirus Spreads In Federal Prisons
April 7, 2020
One of the hardest-hit facilities is in Oakdale, La. "They feel like they're sitting ducks," says Arjeane Thompson, whose boyfriend is an inmate. And staff are working overtime under the strain.
Elections
Wisconsin Election Held Amid Virus Fears: Here's What You Need To Know
April 7, 2020
Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting and extend the absentee deadline, but he was blocked by courts. Results for Tuesday's contests may not appear for days.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Passover Celebrations Take Shape Differently To Work Around The Coronavirus
April 7, 2020
Social distancing is preventing families from gathering for the traditional Seder, so this year Passover will be different. Many Jews are planning virtual celebrations.
Coronavirus Live Updates
Airline Flights Into And Out Of New York City Cut Drastically Because Of Coronavirus
April 6, 2020
A spokesperson said American Airline's busiest flight out of LaGuardia Sunday only had 27 passengers and nine flights from JFK and LaGuardia had one passenger on each.
The Coronavirus Crisis
A Tiger Has Coronavirus. Should You Worry About Your Pets?
April 6, 2020
Four tigers and three lions at the Bronx Zoo all had one of the symptoms of a respiratory infection: a dry cough. What does this finding mean for cats and dogs?
Law
Australia's High Court Overturns Cardinal Pell's Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
April 6, 2020
The former Vatican treasurer, who had been the highest-ranking Roman Catholic cleric ever found guilty of sexual abuse, was ordered released from prison, where he was serving a six-year sentence.
The National Conversation With All Things Considered
Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Masks, Ventilators And Making Choices
April 6, 2020
On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we look at efforts in the U.S. to stop the coronavirus and answer questions about masks, ventilators and some of the difficult choices we're all facing.
Coronavirus Live Updates
Could Society Move Toward Normalcy Before A Coronavirus Vaccine Is Ready?
April 6, 2020
The best protection against the coronavirus would be a vaccine. But that's probably at least a year away, even if crash development programs succeed. What can be done in the meantime?
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Coronavirus Pandemic Update / Local Response To COVID-19 / Service Dogs And Canine Puppy Cam
A nationwide update on the coronavirus outbreak as the landscape of U.S. politics continues to evolve. The mayors of Sacramento and Stockton also check in. We take a look at how assistance and service dogs are still being trained for the future.
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