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Tuesday

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Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out

As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.

Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out

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Sunday

National

Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies

Surging coronavirus infections mean that local officials in the hardest-hit cities are forced to take on new responsibilities that go far beyond their normal day jobs.

Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies

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Wednesday

National

How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19

What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.

How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19

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Tuesday

National

The Views From New York And California, Both Hit Hard By The Coronavirus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning about a coming spike in coronavirus cases, while California officials are bracing for the virus to spread there, raising concerns about hospital preparedness.

The Views From New York And California, Both Hit Hard By The Coronavirus

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Saturday

Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services
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The Coronavirus Crisis

Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services

Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.

Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services

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Friday

National

Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Californians To Stay At Home

As the state tries to contain the coronavirus, the governor told the 40 million people who live in the state not to go out. It's the first statewide order of its kind.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Californians To Stay At Home

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Thursday

National

Child Welfare Services And Caretakers Grapple With COVID-19 Effects

States are preparing their child protective services for changes because of the coronavirus. How are they navigating in-person visits, emergency removals and foster placement?

Child Welfare Services And Caretakers Grapple With COVID-19 Effects

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Monday

National

A Glimpse Of Life In Seattle Under Coronavirus Alert

In Seattle in the time of coronavirus, every day brings unsettling decisions. Ride the bus? Go to Starbucks? How about pre-natal yoga class? Several women at a recent session shared their concerns.

A Glimpse Of Life In Seattle Under Coronavirus Alert

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Sunday

Sunday

After 60 Years, Sergio Mendes Is Still Writing Songs 'In The Key Of Joy'

In an over 60-year career Sergio Mendes has helped pioneer bossa nova and worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to will.i.am. His newest album is In The Key Of Joy. Katsunari Kawai/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

After 60 Years, Sergio Mendes Is Still Writing Songs 'In The Key Of Joy'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the bossa nova pioneer about his sweeping career and his newest album, which includes features from longtime collaborators and new guests, like Common.

After 60 Years, Sergio Mendes Is Still Writing Songs 'In The Key Of Joy'

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Tuesday

National

Prosecutor In St. Louis Sues City, Police Union Over Racist Conspiracy

St Louis's top prosecutor Kim Gardner has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging a racist conspiracy against her. She says every time she tries to change things, she's blocked.

Prosecutor In St. Louis Sues City, Police Union Over Racist Conspiracy

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Sunday

'Black Patriots' Were Heroes Of The Revolution — But Not The History Books

John Trumbull's painting The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Peter Salem is thought to be the figure in the lower right. From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts hide caption

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'Black Patriots' Were Heroes Of The Revolution — But Not The History Books

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the executive producer of a new documentary focusing on the lives of black Americans on both sides of the Revolutionary War, whose stories aren't often told.

'Black Patriots' Were Heroes Of The Revolution — But Not The History Books

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On 'Lost Girls,' Bat For Lashes Spins A Vampire Fairy Tale With Synth-Pop

"I feel like I've always been referencing back to those dark childlike adventure stories," Natasha Khan says of the '80s films that inspired the latest Bat for Lashes album, Lost Girls. Logan White/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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On 'Lost Girls,' Bat For Lashes Spins A Vampire Fairy Tale With Synth-Pop

After her 2016 release, The Bride, Natasha Khan didn't know if she'd make another album. But she moved to LA, starting working on a script for a vampire film and found herself writing a concept album.

On 'Lost Girls,' Bat For Lashes Spins A Vampire Fairy Tale With Synth-Pop

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Saturday

Facing Hearing Loss, Huey Lewis Releases What 'May Be' His Last Album

Weather is the first record of original music from Huey Lewis & The News in nearly 20 years. Deanne Fitzmaurice/Shore Fire Media hide caption

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Facing Hearing Loss, Huey Lewis Releases What 'May Be' His Last Album

Huey Lewis & The News just released their first album of original music in almost 20 years. But Weather also might be the last for the band's frontman, whose hearing collapsed two years ago.

Facing Hearing Loss, Huey Lewis Releases What 'May Be' His Last Album

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