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Governor's jail task force recommends changes to Michigan’s criminal justice system

A special task force on jails and pretrial incarceration handed over 18 policy recommendations Tuesday to leadership in the state Legislature.Since 1975…

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As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, so does misinformation on social media

As the cases of COVID-19 continue to climb, public health officials are calling for "social distancing" to slow the spread of the virus. Schools are being…

"I've always <em>loved</em> music," says Lauren Eylise. "It's my second language." Her song "Peaks and Valleys" caught the attention of NPR Music's judges for the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest

Meet Lauren Eylise, A Standout Performer From The 2020 Tiny Desk Contest

Every year, the Tiny Desk Contest attracts thousands of unsigned musicians. Lauren Eylise impressed the judges with "Peaks and Valleys," her song about toughing it out through hard times.

In a February visit to Pfizer's Kalamazoo, Mich., manufacturing complex, President Biden said the administration had "used the Defense Production Act to speed up the supply chain for ... key equipment, like fill pumps and filters, which has already helped increase vaccine production."

Defense Production Act Speeds Up Vaccine Production

A 1950 law allows the government to award contracts that take priority over all others for national defense. During the pandemic, the law has been used to defend the country against the coronavirus.

In 2020, Willy Solis became a voice for thousands of gig workers at Target-owned Shipt, leading calls for better treatment and pay during the pandemic and beyond.

How The Pandemic Turned An Introvert Into A Voice For Gig Workers

As the pandemic forced society to acknowledge just how essential low-wage gig workers are, Willy Solis, who delivers groceries for the app Shipt, seized the moment to advocate for better conditions.

TWTS: Puttin' on the fritz

You're lying in bed on one of the hottest nights of the year. Fortunately, you've got a nice, quiet fan on top of your dresser to keep you cool while you…

United Airlines says it plans to furlough up to 36,000 employees as the pandemic continues to batter the travel industry and much of the economy.

'Devastated': As Layoffs Keep Coming, Hopes Fade That Jobs Will Return Quickly

Applications for jobless benefits are up again. "What we're seeing now is that lots more people who are unemployed are going to be unemployed for a longer period of time," economist Nick Bunker says.

President Trump walks back to the White House escorted by the Secret Service after appearing outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed

The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found Americans see the nationwide protests as legitimate — a big shift from the 1960s — and almost half strongly disapprove of the job President Trump is doing.

Nicole Vaughn, 50, is a single mom of five adopted kids. Back in March she came down with COVID-19 and was hospitalized and put on a ventilator.

Detroit mom still recovering from the spring wave of COVID-19

We’re in the middle of a second wave of COVID-19 here in the state, but the reality is some people are still recovering from the first wave back in the…

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding his plane in Florida on Tuesday. Biden leads by 9 points against President Trump, who continues to face an uphill reelection battle.

Poll: Biden Maintains Lead Over Trump With Likely Voters

Joe Biden leads by 9 points against President Trump, who continues to face an uphill reelection battle. But the Democratic nominee is underperforming with people of color who are likely to vote.

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