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(NPR) U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research

U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research The Coronavirus Crisis U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research Chinese nationals have been charged with stealing U.S. medical technology in many recent cases. As U.S. firms race to find a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities tell companies to safeguard research.

(NPR) White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases

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White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, looks on while wearing a mask as Trump holds a news conference in the Rose Garden on Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases Staffers in the West...

(NPR) Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Young COVID-19 Patients And Visiting Others

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Young COVID-19 Patients And Visiting Others The National Conversation With All Things Considered Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Young COVID-19 Patients And Visiting Others On this broadcast of The National Conversation, a doctor answers some of your questions about visiting friends and family. We'll also answer your questions about young COVID-19 patients.

Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Nevada despite critics

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Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Nevada despite critics Science May 11 Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Nevada despite critics By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

Mexico authorizes military policing for 4 more years

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Mexico authorizes military policing for 4 more years World May 11 Mexico authorizes military policing for 4 more years By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

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WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update Health May 11 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Fauci, CDC director testify in Senate hearing on how to safely return to work and school

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WATCH LIVE: Fauci, CDC director testify in Senate hearing on how to safely return to work and school Politics May 11 WATCH LIVE: Fauci, CDC director testify in Senate hearing on how to safely return to work and school By Molly Finnegan

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

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WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update Health May 11 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

West Wing visitors and staff now required to wear masks

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West Wing visitors and staff now required to wear masks Politics May 11 West Wing visitors and staff now required to wear masks By Associated Press

New U.S. plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risks

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New U.S. plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risks Nation May 11 New U.S. plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risks By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic

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Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic Economy May 11 Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

Trump’s pandemic response could complicate down-ballot races for Republicans

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Trump's pandemic response could complicate down-ballot races for Republicans Politics May 11 Trump's pandemic response could complicate down-ballot races for Republicans By Daniel Bush

(NPR) White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases

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White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, looks on while wearing a mask as Trump holds a news conference in the Rose Garden on Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases Staffers in the West...

Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic

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Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic Economy May 11 Saudi Arabia triples taxes, cuts $26 billion in costs amid pandemic By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

Commission votes to further study gun ban at Michigan Capitol

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Commission votes to further study gun ban at Michigan Capitol Nation May 11 Commission votes to further study gun ban at Michigan Capitol By David Eggert, Associated Press

Veterans groups, government brace for surge in mental health needs

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Veterans groups, government brace for surge in mental health needs Health May 11 Veterans groups, government brace for surge in mental health needs By Sarah Blake Morgan, Claudia Lauer, Hope Yen, Associated Press

Indiana attorney general’s law license suspended for groping

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Indiana attorney general’s law license suspended for groping Politics May 11 Indiana attorney general’s law license suspended for groping By Tom Davies, Associated Press

Putin lifts Russia’ s shutdown with many restrictions left in place

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Putin lifts Russia’s shutdown with many restrictions left in place World May 11 Putin lifts Russia’s shutdown with many restrictions left in place By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

WATCH: New York City mayor says shutdown will continue into June

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WATCH: New York City mayor says shutdown will continue into June Nation May 11 WATCH: New York City mayor says shutdown will continue into June By Candice Norwood

(NPR) Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are 'High-Risk'

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Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are 'High-Risk' Electioneers greet voters outside the Hamilton County Government Center during early voting in Noblesville, Ind. in 2018. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Conroy/AP 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are 'High-Risk' As some states turn to internet voting to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations, the...

Here’s who’s being hit hardest by the economic downturn

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Here's who's being hit hardest by the economic downturn Politics May 11 Here's who's being hit hardest by the economic downturn By Candice Norwood

Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls

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Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls Economy May 11 Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Transgender woman awaits Supreme Court ruling in hospice

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Transgender woman awaits Supreme Court ruling in hospice Nation May 11 Transgender woman awaits Supreme Court ruling in hospice By Associated Press

WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update

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WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update Health May 11 WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

WATCH: The World Health Organization holds news conference on novel coronavirus

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WATCH: The World Health Organization holds news conference on novel coronavirus Health May 11 WATCH: The World Health Organization holds news conference on novel coronavirus By Associated Press

(NPR) Wuhan Reports New COVID-19 Cases — The City's 1st In More Than A Month

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Wuhan Reports New COVID-19 Cases — The City's 1st In More Than A Month Wuhan reported new cases of COVID-19 after going more than a month without new infections at the pandemic's global epicenter. Here, a woman wears a face shield on Monday as she walks along a street in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province. Stringer/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stringer/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Wuhan Reports New COVID-19 Cases — The City's 1st In Mor...

WATCH LIVE: Trump administration holds news briefing on coronavirus testing

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WATCH LIVE: Trump administration holds news briefing on coronavirus testing Health May 11 WATCH LIVE: Trump administration holds news briefing on coronavirus testing By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Louisiana governor gives a coronavirus update

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WATCH LIVE: Louisiana governor gives a coronavirus update Nation May 11 WATCH LIVE: Louisiana governor gives a coronavirus update By Candice Norwood

Trump takes cautious approach to discussing Biden accuser

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Trump takes cautious approach to discussing Biden accuser Politics May 11 Trump takes cautious approach to discussing Biden accuser By Associated Press

Iranian navy friendly fire incident kills 19 amid U.S. tension

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Iranian navy friendly fire incident kills 19 amid U.S. tension World May 11 Iranian navy friendly fire incident kills 19 amid U.S. tension By Associated Press

Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests

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Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests World May 11 Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update

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WATCH LIVE: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update Nation May 11 WATCH LIVE: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood

African researchers look for solutions to address virus crisis

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African researchers look for solutions to address virus crisis World May 11 African researchers look for solutions to address virus crisis By Associated Press

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

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Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92 Arts May 11 Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92 By Associated Press

UK PM Johnson’ s ‘ go to work’ advice sparks wide confusion

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UK PM Johnson’s ‘go to work’ advice sparks wide confusion World May 11 UK PM Johnson’s ‘go to work’ advice sparks wide confusion By Associated Press

Restart or re-stop? Countries reopen amid second-wave fears

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Restart or re-stop? Countries reopen amid second-wave fears World May 11 Restart or re-stop? Countries reopen amid second-wave fears By Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Says More Testing Makes U.S. 'Look Bad, ' But Its Availability Remains A Concern

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Trump Says More Testing Makes U.S. 'Look Bad,' But Its Availability Remains A Concern President Trump, seen here in the Oval Office on May 6, holds up a chart showing that the United States has done more total tests than a number of peer nations. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Coronavirus Crisis Trump Says More Testing Makes U.S. 'Look Bad,' But Its Availability Remains A Concern ...