Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Justice Department Looking Into Senator's Stock Selloff

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in February.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash. The FBI will assess whether he was motivated by nonpublic information.

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Las domadoras de leones de Egipto dominan el negocio


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$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says


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Trump says impeachment 'probably' distracted him from fighting coronavirus

President Donald Trump echoes supporters' claims that impeachment contributed to his administration's slow response to coronavirus pandemic.

      


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Christopher Meloni to return as Elliot Stabler in a 'Law & Order: SVU' spinoff for NBC

Christopher Meloni will reprise his 'Law & Order: SVU' character, Elliot Stabler, in a 13-episode, Dick Wolf-produced 'SVU' spinoff for NBC.

      


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FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at a drive-through coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.

President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.

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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Death Toll, Treating COVID-19 And Testing Scams

Volunteers from the International Christian relief organization Samaritans Purse set up an Emergency Field Hospital for patients suffering from the coronavirus in Central Park across Fifth Avenue from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we answer your questions about the government's response to the pandemic, the death toll in the U.S. and potential testing scams.

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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes in Idaho

A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.

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Models Of Epidemic Predict Huge U.S. Death Toll; Scientists Hope For Better Outcome

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, discussed one of the models used to estimate potential deaths from coronavirus in U.S. during a briefing Tuesday.

Computer models predict that between 100,000 and 200,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 in the months ahead. Administration officials said public health interventions could still lower the toll.

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FACT CHECK: Should People Cover Their Faces With Scarves Like Trump Said?

In a briefing with the coronavirus task force, President Trump answered a question about a supply shortage of masks by suggesting that the public wear scarves instead.



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‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid


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Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians


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Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing


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Coronavirus Spreads in Veterans’ Home, Leaving ‘Shuddering Loss for Us All’


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Federal prison officials order system-wide lockdown in bid to limit coronavirus spread

Federal prison officials ordered a system-wide lockdown across the agency's 122 facilities in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

      


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Opinion: Fishing thrives in the age of coronavirus, with people seeking a calming distraction

Fishing can be a therapeutic distraction as the country faces the coronavirus pandemic, and one fishing spot in Tennessee has been busier than ever.

      


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Chicago Public Health Commissioner: 'We Want To Be Ahead Of This'

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady speaks in January. Arwady says the city is "one of the most prepared" for the crisis but would still not be able to handle the drastic number of predicted hospitalizations.

Experts worry about new hotspots in cities including Chicago. Dr. Allison Arwady says the city is relatively well prepared but would still not be able to handle the predicted wave of hospitalizations.

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Who's Sickest From COVID-19? These Conditions Tied To Increased Risk

A person waits in line to get tested for the COVID-19 virus at Brooklyn Hospital Center on on Tuesday.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds 78% of COVID-19 patients in the U.S. requiring admission to the intensive care unit had at least one underlying condition.

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