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.
Politics Mar 04 What's at stake in Supreme Court's Louisiana abortion law case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case about access to abortion doctors in Louisiana. The law in question is similar to a Texas one struck down by the Court in 2016 -- but decided by a different group…
Politics Mar 03 Super Tuesday is here. These states could determine who wins the nomination Results tonight could determine whether any of the remaining candidates can glide to the Democratic nomination -- or if a rocky convention awaits.
Health Mar 02 Why Washington health officials fear novel coronavirus may have been quietly spreading The novel coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is now blamed for six deaths, all in Washington state. Health officials worry the illness may have been spreading undetected near Seattle for weeks, possibly resulting in many undiagnosed cases. Can hospitals in…
Politics Feb 28 How South Carolina's Democratic voters are weighing 2020 choice On Saturday, South Carolina will go to the polls in the crucial last Democratic primary before Super Tuesday. Former Vice President Joe Biden appears to have a solid lead in the Palmetto State, leveraging his support among African American voters.
Politics Feb 27 With Biden leading in South Carolina, candidates spread to Super Tuesday states 2020 Democrats are making their final appeals to South Carolina voters before the primary stakes rise even higher on Super Tuesday. The latest polls from the Palmetto State show former Vice President Joe Biden with a substantial lead, followed by…