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Officials fear that the growing number of COVID-19 cases could exceed the city's hospital capacity. As of noon Thursday, New Orleans had seen 11.8 deaths per 100,000 residents.

Air travel has rapidly decreased, and Congress has stepped up with assistance: more than $60 billion in aid for airlines, as well as Boeing and some of its critical suppliers.

Virginia now has more than 600 cases of COVID-19. When the state’s first few cases surfaced, State Epidemiologist Dr. Lilian Peake said it was easy to…

Orange juice is suddenly hot. Frozen concentrate futures have soared 25% in the past month as people looking to boost their vitamin C intake are lifting OJ sales.

Farmworkers are still working during the coronavirus epidemic. They're essential. But they're also at greater risk of infection.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with science journalist Lydia Denworth about the biological effects of friendship — and why friends are so important to well-being, especially during the pandemic.

Chinese American writer Jade Chang shares which books she's reading while she's stuck at home during the coronavirus social distancing.

The "Urbi et Orbi" blessing is normally delivered at Christmas and Easter. The delivered his homily against the dramatic backdrop of an empty St. Peter's Square, glistening in the rain.

Republican officials in a growing number of states say abortion is a nonessential procedure that can be delayed during the coronavirus pandemic; Democratic attorneys general are pushing back.

There was plenty of economic hardship before coronavirus hit. We'll discuss what the crisis means for people who were already struggling.