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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday released a list of additional items they believe need to be included in the next emergency relief package to respond to the coronavirus.

Fate Of 'Interim Emergency' Relief Bill Uncertain As Parties Debate Size, Timing

Senate Majority Leader McConnell wants another $250 billion for small businesses. Top Democrats are asking for $250 billion more for state and local governments, but the White House is pushing back.

Coronavirus Budgeting Tips From A Financial Planner

Financial planner Tiffany Aliche shares advice with NPR's Tom Gjelten on how to manage a budget during times of uncertainty.

In the wake of pandemics and large-scale crises, composers have responded in a broad variety of ways over the centuries.

When Pandemics Arise, Composers Carry On

Plagues and epidemics are ages-old phenomena. They've triggered both fear and inspiration. NPR's Tom Huizenga surveys musical responses from composers over the centuries.

Health experts say they're not yet sure about the level of immunity people may have after recovering from COVID-19. Here, a man wears a protective mask as he passes a mural in New York City, where the COVID-19 death toll has passed 10,000.

WHO Says COVID-19 Immunity Is An Unknown; Disease '10 Times Deadlier' Than 2009 Flu

More than 440,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 — and their status is an important question. If people are immune after recovery, they could resume normal life activities more quickly.

Facebook says it has removed "hundreds of thousands" of pieces of misinformation about COVID-19, including dangerous fake cures and posts contradicting public health advice.

Did You Fall For A Coronavirus Hoax? Facebook Will Let You Know

The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.

Friends for 30 years, Sam Dow (left) in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Josh Belser in Syracuse, N.Y., are both working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Childhood Friends On The Health Crisis Front Lines Connect Virtually

Sam Dow and Josh Belser are working in different cities amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I'm not at all surprised that we both ended up working in health care," Belser said in a StoryCorpsinterview.

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

Justice Department Looking Into Senator's Stock Sell-Off

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.

Jared Kushner's Role In Coronavirus Response Draws Scrutiny

President Trump has put his son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner in charge of getting medical supplies where they are needed. Is Kushner helping or getting in the way?

Adrian Lerma, and her husband Michael, stand outside the grocery store in Window Rock, Ariz. They're buying food for elders in their community.

As Coronavirus Cases Rise, Navajo Nation Tries To Get Ahead Of Pandemic

The Navajo Nation has seen a significant spike in coronavirus cases. Tribal leaders say they desperately need more supplies, but the biggest problem may be the reservation's lack of running water.

Under The Quirk, 'Hearts Of Oak' Beats With A Thoughtful Pulse

Eddie Robson's slim but punchy new novel is set in an unnamed city, made mostly of wood. The city has a King. The King talks to a cat. It's a gem of offbeat weirdness — with a deeply thoughtful core.

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