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Economist Emily Oster and epidemiologist Julia Marcus answer listener questions about social distancing beyond an all-or-nothing approach.

House Democrats accused the president of trying to protect Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from investigation by firing the State Department inspector general, Steve Linick.

A young medical resident learns new ways to reach and comfort his ill hospital patients — despite protective barriers that keep them far apart. He starts by turning down the noise.

This spring, congregations are reimagining how to celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of these Jewish coming of age ceremonies are going online.

Veterans' homes have been ravaged by the virus. The VA has just announced new rules for its caregivers program, but veterans' groups fear thousands will be left behind.

Baseball might be America's national pastime. Should it be an American priority? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about Major League Baseball's proposal.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniella Concha, who is headed to Presbyterian Hospital in New York City to begin her medical residency.

They had been thought to be cleared of the virus, which infected hundreds of crew members on the U.S. aircraft carrier in recent weeks. The sailors are receiving medical support on Naval Base Guam.

John Moe talks about The Hilarious World of Depression. Ken Tucker reviews the new X album, Alphabetland. Growing up in '70s, Alia Volz's family ran a booming weed-laced brownie business.

Kentucky’s geology is known for its relatively high levels of radon gas in several areas across the Commonwealth. The state’s radon coordinator would like…