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New York Comes Alive — Literally — In 'The City We Became'

Three-time Hugo Award winner N.K. Jemisin turns her attention to our world in her new book — or at least, a version of our world in which cities can be born in human form to fight evil.

Coronavirus testing capacity has begun to expand, with drive-through testing starting up in many places. But experts warn we still need to vastly expand testing to control the outbreak.

To End The Coronavirus Crisis We Need Widespread Testing, Experts Say

The Trump administration says not everyone needs a test, but experts say a strategy of broad testing and isolating the sick is our best way to solve this crisis.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks to the press outside of the West Wing of the White House on Friday.

Tax Deadline Extended To July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic

"All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday.

A member of the custodial staff at Los Angeles' Union Station, taking extra care in the waiting area — all part of enhanced cleaning efforts at major transit hubs in response to COVID-19.

Ships, Planes And Other Spots Are Getting A 'Deep Clean.' What's That Mean?

There is no universal protocol defining "deep clean" as industries work to eradicate the coronavirus. Instead they are tailoring sanitation efforts in accordance with what makes sense for them.

Ships, Planes And Other Spots Are Getting A 'Deep Clean.' What's That Mean?

There is no universal protocol defining "deep clean" as industries work to eradicate the coronavirus. Instead they are tailoring sanitation efforts in accordance with what makes sense for them.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell canceled this week's scheduled recess in order to take up the House bill on the coronavirus response.

Uncertainty In Congress Over Next Moves To Address Coronavirus Crisis

The House is in recess, but senators return to Washington this week to take up the House-passed financial aid bill to address the economic threat to workers posed by the coronavirus.

Uighur writer and poet Abdurehim Imin Parach stands in the Zeytinburnu neighborhood of Istanbul. He has been detained twice by Turkish authorities. NPR spoke to more than a dozen Uighurs in Istanbul who detailed how Turkish police arrested them and sent them to deportation centers, sometimes for months, without telling them why they had been detained.

'I Thought It Would Be Safe': Uighurs In Turkey Now Fear China's Long Arm

Once viewed as a refuge by members of the Muslim minority group, Turkey has detained Uighurs and told them to hush criticism about the Chinese government. Some have already been deported.

'I Thought It Would Be Safe': Uighurs In Turkey Now Fear China's Long Arm

Once viewed as a refuge by members of the Muslim minority group, Turkey has detained Uighurs and told them to hush criticism about the Chinese government. Some have already been deported.

Nine-year-old Tani Adewumi was hoping to defend his title this weekend at the <a href="http://www.chesstour.com/nyssc20.htm">New York State Scholastic Chess Championship</a>. The tournament was canceled due to Coronavirus. When Tani won the primary school division in 2019, he was living with his family in a homeless shelter.

This Young Chess Champion Is 'Not Scared Of Anything On That Board'

Tani Adewumi's family fled Nigeria after being threatened by Boko Haram. They were living in a homeless shelter when Tani won the primary division at the New York State Scholastic Chess Championship.

President Trump announced a travel ban against Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic during remarks issued from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.

Trump Suspends All Travel From Europe For 30 Days To Combat COVID-19

The moves announced Wednesday came as the White House and Congress worked on economic proposals to contain the fallout from the coronavirus.

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