Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader
Date: 25 April 2020
By Christoph Koettl, Robin Stein, Drew Jordan, Ainara Tiefenthäler and David Botti
Christoph Koettl
Rumors are swirling about Kim Jong-un’s location and health. These North Korea experts showed us how they collect information about his secretive regime.
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Richard Hake, Longtime WNYC Radio Reporter and Host, Dies at 51
Date: 25 April 2020
By Derrick Bryson Taylor
Derrick Taylor
Mr. Hake produced and created live radio feature segments that focused on breaking news, culture and artistic sound portraits.
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U.K. Coronavirus Briefings Offer a More Genteel Spin Than Trump’s
Date: 26 April 2020
By Mark Landler
Mark Landler
Downing Street’s daily updates are worlds away from the White House’s in tone, but they share a purpose: to control the narrative and deflect blame over a heavily criticized response.
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Coronavirus and the Price of Trump’s Delusions
Date: 25 April 2020
By Michelle Goldberg
Michelle Goldberg
A cult of personality is no match for a pandemic.
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Kim Jong-un’s Absence and North Korea’s Silence Keep Rumor Mill Churning
Date: 26 April 2020
By Choe Sang-Hun
Choe Sang-Hun
Rumors about the North Korean leader’s health — and speculation over his possible death — have only increased over the past two weeks.
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Spain’s Children Play Outside for First Time Since Lockdown
Date: 26 April 2020
By Reuters
Children were allowed outdoors for the first time in six weeks, as Spain began to loosen lockdown restrictions in response to improving coronavirus numbers.
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Hospitalizations Still Declining But Deaths Rise Slightly, Cuomo Says
Date: 25 April 2020
By Reuters
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said despite a slight increase in deaths from Covid-19, the state continued to see a decline in hospitalizations.
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New York State Could Open Some Businesses in May, Cuomo Says
Date: 26 April 2020
By The Associated Press
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said the state would assess opening some construction and manufacturing businesses in regions with lower infection rates after May 15.
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Wuhan, Kim Jong-un, Ramadan: Your Monday Briefing
Date: 26 April 2020
By Carole Landry
Carole Landry
Here’s what you need to know.
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Trump’s Disinfectant Remark Raises a Question About the ‘Very Stable Genius’
Date: 26 April 2020
By Matt Flegenheimer
Matt Flegenheimer
The president has often said he is exceptionally smart. His recent suggestion about injecting disinfectants was not.
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