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Journalists wearing face masks — in an effort to protect against the coronavirus — gather for a news conference earlier this year in Beijing. Early Wednesday, China said it was planning to pull the press credentials of certain journalists employed by a handful of major U.S.-based newspapers.

China Pulls Credentials From Journalists At 3 Major U.S. Publications

Beijing ordered certain staff at The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to halt reporting inside China, in retaliation for a State Department move against Chinese outlets.

Sure, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice to time your hand-washing — but one hand-washer recommends a 20-second excerpt from Beyoncé's "Love on Top."

My Hand-Washing Song: Readers Offer Lyrics For A 20-Second Scrub

Yes, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Or the ABC song. And you'll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing. But why stop there? Our readers have groovy musical alternatives.

Cities including San Francisco are telling residents to stay home, contributing to increased use of video chats and other online communications.

Internet Traffic Surges As Companies And Schools Send People Home

People are turning to video streaming and online gaming, while companies scramble to make sure their systems can handle remote workers.

How Primaries Are Proceeding During A Public Health Epidemic

Voters in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are still casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday amid disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.

Many parents suddenly have the task of making sure their kids learn while adjusting to a new life of managing working from home.

Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting, And Teaching From Home

Coronavirus life just got super real for parents. Many suddenly have the task of making sure their kids learn while adjusting to a new life of managing working exclusively from home.

Vice President Pence speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House Tuesday.

Transcript Of NPR's Full Interview With Vice President Pence

Vice President Pence talked to NPR's Steve Inskeep about the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus.

News Brief: COVID-19 Effects Hit Economy Hard, Biden Wins 3 Primaries

The Trump administration plans a $1 trillion economic stimulus. How will restrictive measures to fight the coronavirus be enforced? And, Joe Biden wins primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois.

Workers pick apples in a Wapato, Wash., orchard last October. U.S. farms employ hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers, mostly from Mexico, who enter the country on H-2A visas. The potential impact of the coronavirus on seasonal workers has the food industry on edge.

COVID-19 Threatens Food Supply Chain As Farms Worry About Workers Falling Ill

COVID-19 has turned one end of the food industry — stores and restaurants — on its head. At the other end, food production hums along as usual, but that could change if workers catch the virus.

Marie Newman campaigns in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago.

Democratic House Incumbent Ousted By Progressive Challenger In Illinois Primary

Rep. Dan Lipinski, the moderate eight-term Democratic congressman, lost his primary to business consultant Marie Newman.

Coronavirus: Where To Get Tested In WNC

Should I get tested? Local health officials are recommending people who are not critically ill call their primary care provider, an urgent care center or…

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