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A patient on a wheelchair waits in the emergency room at a hospital in Güiria, Venezuela, on March 14. Human rights organizations recently warned that Venezuela faces catastrophic consequences from the new coronavirus pandemic, which threatens to overwhelm its crumbling health system.

Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19

Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are calling on Congress to approve $500 billion in budget relief for states struggling with the coronavirus.

Governors Call For $500 Billion Bailout Amid Standoff Over Coronavirus Relief Funds

Governors are signaling a dire financial picture for states as Congress spars over including state and local funds along with additional money for small business loans.

A screen grab from the NOAA web site shows where tornadoes could hit on Sunday. Most Shelters in Alabama and Mississippi will remain open despite concerns over the coronavirus.

As Storms Gather, Officials Urge Taking Shelter — Even If Distancing Is Not Possible

Dangerous storms are set to hit the southeastern United States on Easter Sunday. Faced with a choice between social distancing and taking cover in a shelter, experts recommend sheltering with others.

Tony Doré wears a face mask as baguettes cool in his bakery in Paris' 15th arrondissement.

'Boulangeries Are Helping Us Make It Through': In France, Bakeries Remain Essential

In a country that consumes 10 billion baguettes every year, "If the bakeries started closing, people would be unnerved," says Paris baker Tony Doré. His boulangerie now stays open seven days a week.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Reports A Drop In Number Of Coronavirus Deaths

New York's governor on Sunday reported a decrease in the number of daily deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus. He stressed it was too early to tell what that means for the long term.

You don't need a nice home studio — like Bob Boilen has here — to record a great Tiny Desk Contest entry from home.

Tiny Tech Tips: Recording Your Tiny Desk Contest Entry At Home

In the spirit of getting creative during the era of social distancing, we asked for advice for filming a Tiny Desk Contest entry by yourself. Unsigned artists can enter the Contest through April 27.

Trump Reelection Team Aims To Use COVID-19 To Rewrite Narrative

As the Trump administration ramps up its response to the coronavirus, many in the president's reelection campaign see the outbreak as a chance to double down on his "America First" agenda.

A selection of images from Instagram posts included in professor Young Mie Kim's analysis of election disinformation.

Report: Russian Election Trolling Becoming Subtler, Tougher To Detect

A cache of Instagram posts has yielded what researchers call a more up-to-date look at election interference operations. Much of it is familiar but now executed with more sophistication.

Coronavirus: Drive-Through Testing Centers

Drive-through coronavirus testing has arrived in Seattle. It allows people to simply roll down the window, get a nasal swab, and head home to wait for results.

As Coronavirus Cases Climbs to 157 in Calif., Newsom Addresses Testing Concerns

In a wide-ranging press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that 157 people in California have now tested positive for the new coronavirus. Governor @GavinNewsom and state health officials hold a media availability to provide an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the Grand Princess cruise ship. https://t.co/1pQkaoM0vV — Office of the Governor of … Continue reading As Coronavirus Cases Climbs to 157 in Calif., Newsom Addresses Testing Concerns →

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