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In Jerusalem's Old City, the devout adjust to worship in the coronavirus era

In Jerusalem's Old City, the devout adjust to worship in the coronavirus era

In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.
by Daniel Estrin

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Hurricane's fallout batters Texas as the region confronts a COVID-19 spike

Hurricane's fallout batters Texas as the region confronts a COVID-19 spike

Forecasters early Sunday downgraded Hurricane Hanna to a tropical storm. The first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season made landfall twice along Texas' southern coast on Saturday.
by Wynne Davis

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Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of coronavirus rule

Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of coronavirus rule

A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court denied a rural Nevada church’s request late Friday to strike down as unconstitutional a 50-person cap on worship services as part of the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Tips for navigating pandemic boundaries with kids

Tips for navigating pandemic boundaries with kids

As some families anticipate sending kids back to school, how should we teach children about the importance of masks and social distancing? How did summer camps handle it this year?
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Aspiring lawyers balk at Minnesota bar exam over COVID-19 fears

Aspiring lawyers balk at Minnesota bar exam over COVID-19 fears

Hundreds of aspiring lawyers are planning to take the Minnesota State Bar Exam next week despite concerns about COVID-19. The Minnesota Supreme Court denied a petition from nearly five dozen recent law school graduates who’d sought to have the test waived this year.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota sees return of vaping-related lung injuries

Minnesota sees return of vaping-related lung injuries

Minnesota health officials warned Friday of a possible resurgence of lung injuries related to vaping, saying they've had 11 reported cases in the past two months.
by The Associated Press

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Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

The COVID-19 Response Assistance Field Team arrived earlier this week hoping to slow a rise in new cases. Minnesota’s health commissioner said Friday that the federal analysts complimented Minnesota’s efforts to stem the spread.
by The Associated Press

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