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Vehicles sit in a near empty parking lot outside the Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, on May 1.

Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases

The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough.

An Essential Worker Shares His Experience Of Working At A Clorox Plant

Essential worker Larry Wheeler shares his experience of how his work at a Clorox plant has suddenly and unexpectedly become vital.

Montgomery's Capri Theatre, seen on March 22, was closed because of the coronavirus. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city health system's capacity to manage the crisis has hit unsustainable levels.

Mayor Of Montgomery, Ala.: 'We Have Not Won The Battle With COVID-19 Yet'

Almost half of the COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, Ala., were confirmed in the last 14 days. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says one problem is people who "have decided that the pandemic is over."

Ohio Students With Disabilities Still Segregated From Peers, Study Finds

Federal law requires students with disabilities spend as much time as possible in general education classrooms, but a study from Ohio State University has found that’s not happening in Ohio, or in the rest of the country. The 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires students with disabilities be placed in classrooms with their nondisabled peers “to the maximum extent appropriate.” It also requires the amount of time those students spend in various settings be reported to the federal government.

Which Countries Guarantee That New Dads Get Paid Paternity Leave?

There are 92 countries where there is no national policy allowing dads to take time off to care for their newborns.

The Princess Theatre in Lexington, Tenn., has been a staple in the community for a century. For many residents, it holds a special place in their memories.

A 50-Year-Old Popcorn Machine Feeds Nostalgia At The Movies

In Lexington, Tenn., a century-old cinema is celebrating an important birthday: The Princess Theatre's popcorn machine is turning 50.

After the 2008 financial crisis, rules required much greater transparency on the sale of credit default swaps. But a loophole allows banks to evade regulation by offloading the trades to foreign subsidiaries.

Big Banks Are Once Again Taking Risks With Complex Financial Trades, Report Says

Are banks exploiting a loophole in U.S. rules that allows some derivatives traders to escape federal regulation? "We've seen this movie already," said the report's author, Michael Greenberger.

Ex-Teacher Sentenced To Prison After Firing Gun In Georgia High School

Jesse Randall Davidson pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting that occurred just two weeks after the Parkland, Fla., massacre. Davidson's attorney said he didn't want to hurt any kids.

Republicans Struggle To Criticize Trump

Republicans face a tough choice when deciding whether to criticize President Trump's more controversial actions and policies. NPR's Korva Coleman talks to pollster Doug Rivers of YouGov about it.

The New York University Langone Medical Center is seen in midtown Manhattan in 2015. The university's school of medicine says it will make tuition free for all students.

NYU Medical School Plans Free Tuition For Those Studying To Be Doctors

New York University said the move was to address the high cost of entering a career in medicine. Most med students graduate in debt, which can often top $200,000.

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