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News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed

NPR probe finds conflicts and shortages delayed COVID-19 early warning system. Nurses keep risking their lives to treat patients. And, millions of homeowners skip mortgage payments due to pandemic.

News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed

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News Brief: Georgia's Reopening, Missouri Sues China, Vaccine Planning

Georgia has plans to reopen, but is it the right time? States look to sue China for the spread of COVID-19. And, experts says it's important to plan now for the day a vaccine becomes available.

News Brief: Georgia's Reopening, Missouri Sues China, Vaccine Planning

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News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses

President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.

News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses

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Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are adjusting to spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman share what's helped their patients de-escalate tension. Jenny Meilihove/Getty Images hide caption

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Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman offer advice on dealing with "pressure-cooker" moments.

Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies

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News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices

The president tweets he'll suspend all immigration into the U.S. because of COVID-19. Testing remains a stumbling block to lifting lockdowns. And for the first time ever, oil prices went negative.

News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices

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News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings

White House and congressional leaders say a deal on more relief funding is near. Protesters demand states open their economies. And, at least 16 people were killed in shootings in Nova Scotia.

News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings

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'Mourning In Isolation': Chaplain Tries To Comfort Families Of COVID-19 Patients

A medical worker transports a patient at Mount Sinai on Wednesday in New York, during a week that saw a record number of coronavirus deaths. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption

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'Mourning In Isolation': Chaplain Tries To Comfort Families Of COVID-19 Patients

For many families, the only connection they have to a loved one in their final moments is to a hospital chaplain. For COVID-19 patients at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital, that's Rocky Walker.

'Mourning In Isolation': Chaplain Tries To Comfort Families Of COVID-19 Patients

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Andrea Bocelli Will Offer His Easter Concert For Free On YouTube

On Sunday, renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a solo concert at the Cathedral of Milan. It will be live streamed on YouTube, but there will be no audience in the church.

Andrea Bocelli Will Offer His Easter Concert For Free On YouTube

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News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia

The CDC is working on a plan to safely reopen the country. Why some U.S. farmers are throwing out good food. And, China shuts down all land crossings with Russia to avoid new COVID-19 cases.

News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia

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News Brief: COVID-19 Guidelines, Sanders Campaign, OPEC Meeting

CDC issues guidelines when people exposed to COVID-19 can return to critical jobs. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign. And, OPEC members will meet to discuss low oil prices.

News Brief: COVID-19 Guidelines, Sanders Campaign, OPEC Meeting

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News Brief: African Americans' Death Rate, Navy Hospital, Wuhan Reopens

Data suggests Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than other groups. A Navy hospital ship in New York will now accept pandemic patients. And, after a lockdown, China reopens Wuhan.

News Brief: African Americans' Death Rate, Navy Hospital, Wuhan Reopens

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News Brief: Wisconsin Primary, Boris Johnson's Condition, Japan Declaration

Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls for a primary election. British Prime Minister Johnson is moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital. And, Japan is declaring a state of emergency.

News Brief: Wisconsin Primary, Boris Johnson's Condition, Japan Declaration

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News Brief: COVID-19 Deaths, Progress Report And Criticism

COVID-19 deaths in New York fell Sunday. V.P. Mike Pence says the coronavirus task force is starting to see glimmers of progress. And, some governors criticize administration for pandemic response.

News Brief: COVID-19 Deaths, Progress Report And Criticism

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Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music

Instead of touring to promote his new album Naked Garden, Lukas Nelson is at home on his father Willie Nelson's ranch. "We're playing a lot of chess and dominoes. And we're writing music," he says. Joey Martinez /Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music

NPR's David Greene talks to Lukas Nelson about a new album, hunkering down with family, silver linings and focusing on what's important in life.

Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music

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News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths

To fight the coronavirus, social distancing guidelines are extended for 30 more days. New models predict how the virus may play out in the U.S. And in New York, more than 1,000 have died of COVID-19.

News Brief: Social Distancing, COVID-19 Modeling, New York Deaths

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