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(NPR) FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test

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FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test A lab technician dips a sample into the Abbott Laboratories ID Now testing machine at the Detroit Health Center on April 10, 2020. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption toggle caption Carlos Osorio/AP Coronavirus Live Updates FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test The test has been promoted by the Trump administration as a key factor in controlling the epidemic in the ...

(NPR) Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Remdesivir, Sleep Issues And Social Shaming

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Remdesivir, Sleep Issues And Social Shaming The National Conversation With All Things Considered Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Remdesivir, Sleep Issues And Social Shaming On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we answer your questions about the drug remdesivir. We'll also answer your questions about tough medical decisions, sleep troubles and social shaming.

(NPR) CDC Issues Decision Tools To Guide Reopening Of Schools, Businesses, Transit

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CDC Issues Decision Tools To Guide Reopening Of Schools, Businesses, Transit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released flowchart-like decision tools on Thursday designed to guide businesses, schools, mass transit and other organizations through the process of reopening. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP Coronavirus Live Updates CDC Issues Decision Tools To Guide Reopening Of Schools, Businesses, Transit The flowchart...

Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance

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Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance Economy May 14 Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance By Mike Stobbe, Jason Dearen, Associated Press

WATCH: Pelosi criticizes virus relief package slowdown

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WATCH: Pelosi criticizes virus relief package slowdown Economy May 14 WATCH: Pelosi criticizes virus relief package slowdown By Alan Fram, Associated Press

3 million more U.S. layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage

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3 million more U.S. layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage Economy May 14 3 million more U.S. layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Oil and mining businesses had best success in getting pandemic loans, says survey

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Oil and mining businesses had best success in getting pandemic loans, says survey Economy May 14 Oil and mining businesses had best success in getting pandemic loans, says survey By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

These 3 charts show how rural health care was weakened even before COVID-19

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These 3 charts show how rural health care was weakened even before COVID-19 Health May 14 These 3 charts show how rural health care was weakened even before COVID-19 By Laura Santhanam

Wisconsin governor warns of ‘ massive confusion’ after ruling

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Wisconsin governor warns of ‘massive confusion’ after ruling Nation May 14 Wisconsin governor warns of ‘massive confusion’ after ruling By Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Postponing Tokyo Olympics will cost $800 million, IOC says

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Postponing Tokyo Olympics will cost $800 million, IOC says World May 14 Postponing Tokyo Olympics will cost $800 million, IOC says By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales on U.S. lands

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States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales on U.S. lands Economy May 14 States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales on U.S. lands By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

(NPR) Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

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Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' Richard Bright arrives to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Thursday. Shawn Thew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Shawn Thew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The Coronavirus Crisis Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' Whistleblower Rick Bright testified that he raised alarms abou...

Privacy groups say TikTok app violates children’s privacy

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Privacy groups say TikTok app violates children’s privacy World May 14 Privacy groups say TikTok app violates children’s privacy By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

WATCH: Trump says virus whistleblower is a ‘ disgruntled, unhappy person’

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WATCH: Trump says virus whistleblower is a ‘disgruntled, unhappy person’ Politics May 14 WATCH: Trump says virus whistleblower is a ‘disgruntled, unhappy person’ By Associated Press

Puerto Rico to spend $2B to fight COVID-19 as concerns grow over allocation

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Puerto Rico to spend $2B to fight COVID-19 as concerns grow over allocation Economy May 14 Puerto Rico to spend $2B to fight COVID-19 as concerns grow over allocation By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopen

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Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopen Health May 14 Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopen By Michael Kunzelman, Regina Garcia Cano, Morgan Lee, Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' The Coronavirus Crisis WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' Rick Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint after being removed from his post working on the coronavirus, said in a hearing Thursday supply-shortage warnings went unheeded. The White House called him "disgruntled." In Pennsylvania, Trump To Say Pandemic Shows Merit Of 'America First' Mantra Loading...

(NPR) Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion'

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Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' Richard Bright arrives to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Thursday. Shawn Thew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Shawn Thew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The Coronavirus Crisis Ousted Scientist Says His Pandemic Warnings Were Dismissed As 'Commotion' Rick Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint after being r...

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks after touring medical equipment distribution center

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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks after touring medical equipment distribution center Health May 14 WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks after touring medical equipment distribution center By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Some U.S. schools are pulling the plug on distance learning

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Some U.S. schools are pulling the plug on distance learning Nation May 14 Some U.S. schools are pulling the plug on distance learning By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe

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Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe Politics May 14 Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts

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Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts Nation May 14 Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

WATCH: Whistleblower Rick Bright says country missed ‘critical steps’ to prepare for pandemic

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WATCH: Whistleblower Rick Bright says country missed 'critical steps' to prepare for pandemic Health May 14 WATCH: Whistleblower Rick Bright says country missed 'critical steps' to prepare for pandemic By Associated Press

Calgary Zoo returning pandas to China due to bamboo barriers

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Calgary Zoo returning pandas to China due to bamboo barriers World May 14 Calgary Zoo returning pandas to China due to bamboo barriers By Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing

WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing The Coronavirus Crisis WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing Richard Bright, the government scientist turned whistleblower, testifies Thursday before a House panel. Loading...

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

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Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines World May 14 Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide

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Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide Politics May 14 Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide By Jason Dearen, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Whistleblower Rick Bright to testify before House panel, warn of ‘ darkest winter’ if virus rebounds

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WATCH LIVE: Whistleblower Rick Bright to testify before House panel, warn of ‘darkest winter’ if virus rebounds Health May 14 WATCH LIVE: Whistleblower Rick Bright to testify before House panel, warn of ‘darkest winter’ if virus rebounds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide

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Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide Politics May 14 Emails show Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide By Jason Dearen, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus

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Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus World May 14 Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

36 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit

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36 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit Economy May 14 36 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Despite ongoing pandemic, Republicans aren’ t ready for another round of aid

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Despite ongoing pandemic, Republicans aren’t ready for another round of aid Politics May 14 Despite ongoing pandemic, Republicans aren’t ready for another round of aid By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

(NPR) Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing

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Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing Federal scientist Richard Bright is seen during a 2018 congressional hearing Toya Sarno Jordan/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Toya Sarno Jordan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Politics Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing Richard Bright, the government scientist turned whistleblower, testifies Thursday ...