Politics Apr 16 It took 13 days for the Paycheck Protection Program to run out of money. What comes next? One of the most sweeping business rescue programs in U.S. history ran out of money Thursday, leaving millions of small business owners and workers in financial limbo. The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program was completely depleted…
Politics Apr 09 The fight over the next coronavirus aid package, explained Less than two weeks after passing the largest recovery act in U.S. history, leaders in Washington have quickly agreed that the $2.2 trillion measure was not enough.
Health Apr 03 For some doctors, pandemic means accelerated career launch — or truncated retirement As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the U.S., officials are warning that there are not enough medical professionals available to meet the growing needs of patients. The shortage has led to the easing of some regulations, enabling medical students to…
Health Apr 01 Despite social isolation, these Americans have found new ways to connect The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to change how they interact with each other and seek out new ways to connect and celebrate. Lisa Desjardins shares a few stories of Americans’ new normal.
Politics Mar 26 What the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill means for you A closer look at how the bill will trickle down to unemployment benefits, small businesses, and more.
Politics Mar 25 Read the Senate’s full coronavirus aid package bill Senators from both parties agreed on the final text of a proposed, sweeping bill aimed at rescuing both the struggling medical sector and quickly collapsing United States economy late on Wednesday night.
Health Mar 17 What the U.S. federal government is doing to fight COVID-19 In the U.S., nearly 100 people have died from novel coronavirus among 5,200 confirmed cases. With the infection expected to spread more broadly and businesses and organizations shutting down, what is the latest federal government response? Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor…
Politics Mar 16 What Biden and Sanders said in their 1st head-to-head debate Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders debated head-to-head for the first time Sunday night. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was no live audience at the event, and questions about President Trump’s handling of the disease…
Arts Mar 10 The little-known story of the Republican Party’s 1st presidential nominee In a new book, NPR’s Steve Inskeep has chronicled the little-known story of how the illegitimate son of an immigrant rose to become the Republican Party’s first presidential nominee in 1856 -- with a lot of help from his wife.
Politics Mar 10 Weighing Biden vs. Sanders? Compare where they stand on key issues Here are their plans on the issues Democratic voters say they care about most.