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Reports Of Domestic Violence Rise In Recent Weeks Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

What do stay-at-home orders mean for people in abusive relationships? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Suzanne Dubus, of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, about the additional challenges of these times.

'They're Feeling Invincible': White House Steps Up Warnings To Young Adults

President Trump and top officials are giving younger citizens increasingly dire warnings about their ability to easily spread the coronavirus and fall seriously ill.

White tile building. A green sign with white letters that say, “Administration Building Washoe County School District.”

WCSD Board Of Trustees Candidates Weigh In On District’s Handling Of COVID-19

Candidates for the open seats on the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees have weighed in on how they would rate the district’s handling of the…

"As long as you have these discrete outbreaks ... there is the opportunity to control them," says Dr. Bruce Aylward, team leader of the joint mission between the World Health Organization and China on COVID-19.

WHO Official Says Coronavirus Containment Remains Possible

China's experience shows how the virus can be stopped. But the World Health Organization's Dr. Bruce Aylward says other countries may be drawing the wrong lessons about how China achieved it.

An Indian student wears a self-made mask during class in Hyderabad, India, on Wednesday. The country has reported at least 29 cases of the virus.

COVID-19: 'We Can Push This Virus Back,' WHO Leader Says Of Coronavirus

As the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness spreads around the world, governments have a chance to "break the chains of transmission," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says.

Joe Biden speaks about climate change and wildfires affecting Western states during a speech in Wilmington, Del., on Sept. 14. Although the president-elect has promised an ambitious agenda to tackle climate change, few expect a death knell for the oil industry.

Why The Oil Industry Doesn't Fear Biden

President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to tackle the climate crisis. Nonetheless, the oil and gas industry is reacting with a surprising amount of optimism.

Democrats will have a narrow control of the U.S. Senate. The chamber will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote.

Democrats Take Control Of Senate With Twin Georgia Victories

Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and Jon Ossoff beat David Perdue, according to the AP. The Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote.

An image of a giant radio telescope sitting on a wide open tract of land.

KUNR Today: Equitable Vaccine Distribution Efforts, Beaming Broadband From Space?

Here are your local news headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.Washoe Reports Lowest New Daily Cases on Tuesday Since Mid-JuneBy Lucia StarbuckNew daily…

Concerns Over Idle Pilots: Deteriorating Working Conditions And Higher Stress Levels

Many of the world's airline pilots are out of work due to the pandemic. Those who are flying report deteriorating working conditions and higher stress levels, which some fear could lead to mistakes.

Cedric Richmond, seen here in a file photo, says the White House sees bipartisan support for the sprawling COVID-19 relief package — despite what Republicans in Congress are saying.

White House Looks Outside Washington For Republicans Who Back COVID-19 Aid Plan

In dozens of local TV interviews, Zoom meetings and conference calls, the Biden administration is trying to build support for its $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

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