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Patriarch Of New Orleans Musical Family, Ellis Marsalis, Dies At 85
Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, educator and patriarch of the Marsalis family, has died. His music students included Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Harry Connick, Jr., and 4 of his sons.
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Respiratory Therapists Are On The Frontline Of Coronavirus Battle
Tom Barnes of Northeastern University's Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership Program tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that operating a ventilator takes skill and a lot of training.
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New Survey Shows Manufacturing Activity Slumped In March
New orders, production and employment were all down.These are just some of the ways the coronavirus pandemic and the government's effort to address it are slamming the brakes on the U.S. economy.
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What Does COVID-19 Modeling Show, And How Can U.S. Lessen The Pain?
Federal officials are now predicting that the coronavirus could claim more than 200,000 American lives. The news brought a more somber tone to Tuesday's White House briefing on the issue.
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Students Create Their School On Minecraft Using Blueprints And Photos
Students at the Bronx High School of Science haven't set foot on their campus in weeks. But now they can visit any time they'd like — in the virtual building game Minecraft.
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Australian Astrophysicist's Experiment Sends Him To The Hospital
He started experimenting with magnets to try to build a device that would stop people from touching their faces. The plan backfired — he ended up with several small magnets lodged up his nose.
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U.S. Buys Masks From China While Criticizing It For COVID-19
While Secretary of State Pompeo denounces China for its handling of what he calls the "Wuhan virus," the U.S. is racing to acquire medical masks and other protective equipment from China.
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What Do Students Need To Recover When School Closes For Months?
Almost nine out of every 10 children enrolled in classes is not going to school because of the coronavirus outbreak. Americans can learn from examples around the world.
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Young People Deliver Supplies To Elderly In New York City
Three 20-somethings have created the volunteer-based group Invisible Hands to deliver groceries and supplies to at-risk older people in New York City.
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The Difficulties When Coronavirus Cases Flood U.S. Hospitals
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Craig Spencer of Columbia University Medical Center and Dr. Ashish Jha of Harvard's Global Health Institute, about hard-hit New York City and global health studies.
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Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out
As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.
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British Police Alarmed Comedy Club Patrons Weren't Social Distancing
It seemed the club not only put on a show, but live streamed it. Police sent over officers to break it up. But the cops were the only crowd. The club had been streaming video of an old show.