U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 50,000 Over 880,000 cases have been confirmed, as of Friday afternoon. New York City and the surrounding area have been hit hardest, with about half of all deaths coming from New York state or New Jersey. Austin Horn
Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now. Jane Arraf
What Would It Take To Bring More Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Back To The U.S.? Experts say it could be dangerous to rely on overseas production of medicine in a crisis, but the U.S. largely does. Rebuilding domestic capacity would take years and substantial investments. Sydney Lupkin
In Italy, shoppers pay 10 euro more for those behind them in line who cannot afford groceries La spesa sospesa means paying in advance for someone who can't afford it — an act of charity in which donors don't show off and recipients don't have to show gratitude. Sylvia Poggioli
'We’re going to run out of masks.' Health workers push back on restarting elective surgeries Supplies of personal protective equipment are still too tenuous for some medical professionals to support a complete reopening of Washington state's health care system. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Suleika Jaouad: How Can We Transform Loneliness Into Creative Solitude? As a cancer patient, Suleika Jaouad spent years in and out of hospital rooms, isolated from the outside world. She shares her insights on finding creative solitude during periods of forced isolation. NPR/TED Staff
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Debate Relief Plans For States NPR's Noel King talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about the coronavirus relief package that President Trump is expected to sign on Friday that deals with small businesses, and what's next.
Lenders Warn Missing Mortgage Payments Could Have Consequences Millions of homeowners may skip making payments as part of a federal plan meant to ease financial stress during the pandemic. But many Americans say they're running into problems with their lenders. Chris Arnold
Economist Paul Romer's Roadmap To Responsibly Reopen America Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Romer has an idea for reopening the country that balances health concerns with the need to conduct business. NPR's David Greene talks to Romer about his plan.
9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen From shorter days to smaller classes, school will likely look radically different in the fall. Anya Kamenetz
