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The coronavirus outbreak benched major pro sports in this country. Now some leagues are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.

Researchers say airborne transmission is possible, especially in cramped indoor settings, but it's unclear how much it contributes to the spread. Here's how to lower your risks, just in case.

Four tigers and three lions at the Bronx Zoo all had one of the symptoms of a respiratory infection: a dry cough. What does this finding mean for cats and dogs?

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg about his plans to campaign for the presumptive nominee now that the coronavirus has put an end to big rallies.

As states re-open economies, small businesses try to figure out how to do it safely amid the pandemic. But entrepreneur Jo Hood of Jane Loves Shoes says, "Any business would be better than none."

The U.S. military is sending more soldiers and marines to Afghanistan to work with Afghan forces at small combat outposts. But the State Department is largely staying behind the gates and blast walls of its Embassy in Kabul and not heading out into the field. Officials say it's because of security concerns, but critics say it prevents the U.S. from keeping an eye on how the billions of dollars in aid is being spent and improving governance across the country.

Staff in over 400 call centers in Germany work around the clock to notify people if they've been exposed to a positive coronavirus case. The country aims to have one contact tracer per 4,000 people.

Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, testified on Wednesday during a hearing examining racial profiling and police brutality. Watch his full remarks and read the testimony.

The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.

The stock market has been plummeting in recent days — on Thursday the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 1,200 points. Financial advisers are advising clients to not panic and stay the course.