Health Jun 18 ‘The system wasn’t designed to ramp up to millions.’ Here’s why U.S. is struggling with coronavirus testing Testing for COVID-19 has improved but remains a major stumbling block for reopening as large and small communities across the United States try to resume a more normal pace of life.
Health Jun 12 Why chronic stress and COVID-19 are a ‘perfect storm’ for the health of Black Americans For months, the world has sat on edge while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts life and takes lives, with no end in sight. In recent months, numerous killings of black Americans prompted passionate, sometimes volatile protests. Those pains are fresh, but…
Politics Jun 12 WATCH: Vice President Mike Pence listens to faith leaders in Pittsburgh Vice President Mike Pence is sitting down with faith leaders Friday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during a round table at Covenant Church.
Health Jun 09 Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus Read the English version of this article. El COVID-19, la enfermedad causada por el nuevo coronavirus, ha alterado en gran medida la vida que conocíamos en Estados Unidos. Las escuelas están cerradas, el desempleo se ha disparado, la gente…
Politics Jun 05 Two-thirds of black Americans don’t trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. Community trust in law enforcement has eroded somewhat over the past few years, as police-involved killings of black people have come to national attention, prompting pain and outrage. The latest PBS NewsHour-NPR-Marist poll explores Americans' attitudes about policing, race and…
Economy May 29 3 charts reveal how the COVID-19 unemployment crisis isn’t over While job losses show signs of slowing down, experts say the pandemic’s lingering long-term effects on the economy could play out for decades.
Science May 29 WATCH: NASA’s Jim Bridenstine talks ahead of SpaceX launch The launch was first attempted at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Wednesday but scrubbed due to inclement weather.
Health May 21 5 questions about reopening the U.S. amid COVID-19, answered by an expert In the U.S., some states and individuals are pushing for businesses and other operations to reopen. But how should states reopen safely, and when? What role do case counts and testing play?…
Health May 20 Most Americans think it will be at least 6 months before a return to normal from COVID-19 Republicans were far more optimistic about the country’s resilience while reopening under COVID-19 than American adults overall, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, while Democrats were more pessimistic.
Politics May 15 WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds news briefing The briefing is sandwiched between two scheduled White House Rose Garden events on the coronavirus pandemic.