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A member of the New Jersey National Guard directs traffic at the entrance to a drive-thru COVID-19 testing center in Paramus, N.J., on March 20, 2020.

Coronavirus Has Now Killed More New Jersey Residents Than 9/11 Attacks

In a press conference Saturday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 200 new COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state's death toll to 846.

Birthday spoiler alert: If you want your mask to be a barrier to coronavirus transmission, you should not be able to blow out candles while wearing it.

Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?

The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.

Simone Biles has made clear that she will not stop asking for accountability surrounding the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Biles responded to a birthday wish from USA Gymnastics furthering her request for an independent investigation into the matter.

Simone Biles Marks Her Birthday With A Request For USA Gymnastics

The decorated gymnast responded to a birthday wish from USA Gymnastics with her wish for them to have an independent investigation into the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

Two people in Barrio Logan grab a bottle of free hand sanitizer from Liberty Call Distilling, April 12, 2020.

San Diego Distillery Now Brewing Up Hand Sanitizer ... And Giving It Away

Liberty Call Distilling is giving out free bottles of hand sanitizer every weekend in Barrio Logan.

"You won't be safe in Joe Biden's America," one of President Trump's campaign ads argued.

Arizona Focus Group Sees Trump's Crime Attack On Biden As 'Far From Reality'

An NPR/Marist focus group of Phoenix-area voters weighs in on President Trump's campaign messages, and his handling of the pandemic and race relations.

The remains of a J.C. Penney store are seen at an abandoned shopping mall in North Carolina. The department store chain is filing for bankruptcy as coronavirus lockdowns shatter its plans for recovery.

J.C. Penney Files For Bankruptcy As Lockdowns Take Their Toll

J.C. Penney began 2020 with hopes of yet another turnaround. Instead, the coronavirus shutdowns across the country have forced the department store and mall mainstay into bankruptcy.

A Look At The Spread Of Coronavirus

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Global Health Correspondent Nurith Aizenman talks to Dr. Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization about the spread of the coronavirus.

Dan Tasiemski, director of general assembly at the Lordstown Motors assembly plant in Ohio, works to revive a robot on the assembly floor of the factory.

An Electric Pickup Truck Brings New Energy To Lordstown, Ohio

An old General Motors plant is being retooled to make a battery-powered work truck, the Endurance. The local community is watching closely, hopeful for a resurgence of good jobs.

People wait to receive a COVID-19 novel coronavirus test at a testing booth outside the Yangji hospital in Seoul on March 17.

U.S. Seeks Coronavirus Tests From South Korea

A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.

Gavin Newsom reflects on his first 100 days as governor of California in this undated photo.

Gavin Newsom Filled His First 100 Days As California Governor With Splashy Announcements. Not All Are As Bold As They Appeared.

During his first 100 days as California’s 40th governor, Gavin Newsom has grabbed a lot of headlines. In some cases, the substance of Newsom’s announcements has yet to match the sizzle.

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