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President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response.

Scientists are pushing hard to find a more effective way to prevent nearly all seasonal flu strains with one shot. For starters, they're paying volunteers to spend a 10-day stint in "Hotel Influenza."

NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the current status of the coronavirus in the U.S.

Matthew Belnap was to be released from jail. Authorities say he shaved Kaleb Wiewandt's head so they would look a like. Wiewandt was released first and then Balnap complained his released was delayed.

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan vote. "It's never too late to repudiate evil," Rep. Bobby Rush said.

As part of NPR's series One-Hit Wonders/Second-Best Songs, Guy Raz recommends "Ascension Day" by Talk Talk. The group is mostly known for its 1984 hit, "It's My Life."

A concerned caller reported that a bald eagle appeared to be injured in the town of Bulls Gap. Officers from the state's Wildlife Resources Agency caught the bird, and discovered it had gorged itself.

A wave of newcomers is transforming the Texas political map, potentially making the state more competitive for Democrats. Will Texas Democrats remain as moderate as they historically have been?

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday, with major indexes falling 10% below their recent peaks. Investors worry about the economic toll of a widening coronavirus epidemic.

Former Mayor Catherine Pugh was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to federal fraud, tax and conspiracy charges last year involving sales of her self-published children's books.