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Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the impact of the coronavirus, postponing a referendum that could have extended his term in office and ordering Russians not to go to work next week.

An NPR arts correspondent answers listener questions about entertainment options for people who can't leave the house because of the coronavirus. What's streaming? What's hot? How can you find it?

NPR national and science correspondents answer listener questions about why the coronavirus outbreak has been especially bad in New York City and the surrounding region.

The University of Alaska system goes back to school today. Students have moved off campus for the most part and are expected to resume their classes…

A Fairbanks distillery is giving away hand cleaner made from Alaskan barley normally destined to become vodka. Hoarfrost Distilling has converted its…

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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Julie Evans, CEO of Alliance For Children, about the potential for spikes in severity of child abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic.

Following the latest Coronavirus Task Force briefing, NPR correspondents detail the White House plan to categorize counties based on their coronavirus risk and the congressional rescue bill.