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A Thai woman wearing a face mask purchases cases of beer on Thursday, the night before a citywide alcohol ban in Bangkok. Thai authorities have banned alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to stop social gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19.

In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing

Authorities in Thailand's capital are prohibiting alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the Thai New Year. Instead, it caused long lines at liquor outlets.

Macomb County brings suit against manufacturers of fatberg-causing "flushable" wipes

The Macomb County Public Works Commissioner is suing manufacturers of disposable wipes that claim they are flushable. Commissioner Candice Miller says if…

Students stand for the Pledge of Allegiance as they return to in-person learning at St. Anthony Catholic High School in California on March 24. Masks and physical distancing are proving to have some major public health benefits, keeping people from getting all kinds of illnesses, not just COVID-19. But it's unclear whether the strict protocols would be worth the drawbacks in the long run.

Should Masking Last Beyond The Pandemic? Flu And Colds Are Down, Spurring A Debate

Hospitalizations are down 62% for childhood respiratory illnesses, a study shows. Masking and physical distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check, but will these behaviors last?

COVID-19 nearly killed them both: A Michigan couple's journey to hell and back

In sickness and in health, till death do us part ...They grew feverish together. Both David and Charlunda Thompson were coughing, too. They were…

President Trump announces his emergency declaration during a Rose Garden event at the White House on Friday.

Many Presidents Have Declared Emergencies — But Not Like Trump Has

When President Trump declared a national emergency on the Southern border on Friday, he claimed the move was routine — even as he acknowledged the administration is likely to face legal challenges.

Norwegian Jewel passengers — and their family members back home — are still struggling to get answers about when they'll be back on solid land again.

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Turned Away From Port — Again

The ship, which has reported no cases of coronavirus, has been repeatedly denied port. Now, Hawaii also won't accept the Norwegian Jewel or another ship, the Maasdam, and passengers are worried.

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Stateside: Lawmakers move on COVID-19 aid bills; utility shut-offs paused; drive-thru tests open

Today on Stateside, we spoke with U.S. Senator Gary Peters about how Congress is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. We also checked in on Lansing, where…

NPR spoke to more than a dozen current and former employees of One Medical. They say the high-end medical company has fundamentally changed its focus, with increasing revenue and reducing costs taking center stage.

One Medical Employees Say Concierge Care Provider Is Putting Profits Over Patients

Employees at the health care company One Medical have accused the provider of mismanagement, less focus on patients and poor working conditions. Company leadership has denied the claims.

The oil tanker Pegasus Voyager sits off the coast as a man sits and watches in a park in Long Beach, Calif., on April 22. Many vessels are parked between Long Beach and the San Francisco Bay Area with nowhere to go due to lack of demand and nowhere to store the oil.

Dozens Of Oil Tankers Wait Off California's Coast As The Pandemic Dents Demand

About three dozen tankers are anchored from Los Angeles and Long Beach up to San Francisco Bay, turning into floating storage for crude oil that is in short demand because of the coronavirus.

Roundup: Your Tips To Fight Food Waste

Food waste is bad for your wallet and the planet. These tips and tricks will help you preserve food longer, cook more creatively and ultimately save food — a precious resource — from the landfill.

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