Melissa Block appears in the following:
Projects Across The U.S. Memorialize Coronavirus Victims
Monday, May 25, 2020
As the U.S. nears the grim milestone of 100,000 dead from COVID-19, various projects around the country are trying to make sure that those who have died are remembered for who they were.
Los Angeles, D.C. And Chicago Still Seeing Plateau, Not Decline In New COVID-19 Cases
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The White House says coronavirus indicators are trending down across most of the U.S., but are a concern in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles. City health officials say progress is being made.
Virologist Spends His Days 'Hunting The Thing That Wants To Hunt Us'
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Christopher Mores is among those trying to unlock secrets of the novel coronavirus. He spends 14-hour days with his team throwing everything they have at this pathogen, looking for ways to defeat it.
Meet The Team Behind The Coronavirus Tracker Watched By Millions
Monday, April 13, 2020
A small team at Johns Hopkins University early on created what's become one of the most authoritative interactive online dashboards, tracking COVID-19 data around the world.
U.S. May Get More Ventilators But Run Out Of Medicine For COVID-19 Patients
Saturday, April 04, 2020
There have been dramatic spikes in demand for sedatives, pain medications, paralytics and other drugs that are crucial for patients who are on ventilators.
'A Matter Of Common Decency': What Literature Can Teach Us About Epidemics
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Authors explore questions of morality, evil, solidarity and survival in Albert Camus' The Plague, Geraldine Brooks' Year of Wonders and Karen Thompson Walker's The Dreamers.
All Nerddoms Welcome: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus Parades In New Orleans
Sunday, February 02, 2020
In New Orleans, arguably the most far-out pre-Mardi Gras parade is staged by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus: home to "revelrous Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovians... and all super-nerds."
Nerd Out With Mardi Gras' Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
Saturday, February 01, 2020
In New Orleans, the most fanciful pre-Mardi Gras parade is by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, home to "revelrous Star Wars Trekkies." We check in as they gear up for tonight's parade.
Writer John McPhee Explains His 'Old-Man Project'
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Author John McPhee tells us why he is undertaking what he calls an "old-man project" — writing about the scraps of unwritten stories he's thought about over the years.
Iranian Americans Anxiously Follow Events In Iran
Friday, January 10, 2020
The U.S. and Iran may have pulled back from the brink of war but tensions remain high. Iranian American activists and writers talk about their fears and hopes for what's next.
Drug Overdoses Contribute To Rise In Midlife Mortality In Ohio River Valley
Monday, December 23, 2019
Life expectancy in the U.S. has taken a significant downward turn. This is especially true in Ohio and West Virginia, which have the highest rates of overdose deaths among people ages 25 to 64.
How Rick Perry Became A Key Figure In The Trump Impeachment Probe
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged President Trump to make that now-infamous July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. But what's Perry's connection to Ukraine?
Gun Control Is Front And Center In Virginia Races
Friday, October 11, 2019
A mass shooting there this spring that left 12 dead has put the issue into sharp focus. Democrats — bolstered by large cash infusions from gun control groups — hope to turn the state legislature blue.
10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Nearly 10 years ago, an earthquake devastated Haiti, destroying a legendary music school. A youth choir and orchestra have been touring the US and hope to rebuild their school in Port-au-Prince.
Political Roundup: The Whistleblower, The Democrats And The White House
Sunday, September 22, 2019
President Trump's conversations with world leaders are echoing through Congress and the campaign trail.
'Blinking Guy' Channels Meme Fame Into Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser
Sunday, September 22, 2019
If you've been on social media in the past two years, you've probably seen Drew Scanlon's face as the "blinking white guy" gif. He's now raising money for multiple sclerosis research.
In Vermont, A Case Of One Man Whose Gun Was Seized Under Red Flag Law
Thursday, August 22, 2019
While the political focus may be on mass shootings, states are far more often using red flag laws to prevent cases of individual gun violence, including suicide.
How Red Flag Laws Are Used In Vermont
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Recent mass shootings have accelerated calls for more "red flag" or "extreme risk" laws. But they're far more likely to be used in cases of threatened suicide.
World Cup Semifinal Match: U.S. Versus England In Lyon, France
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
It's expected to be a doozy of a game at the Women's World Cup Tuesday. The U.S. takes on England in the semifinals. The U.S. is the defending champion and England is ranked No. 3.
U.S. Women Defeat France In Hard-Fought Quarterfinal Victory
Friday, June 28, 2019
In one of the most highly-anticipated games at the Women's World Cup: top-ranked and defending champion United States defeated France in the quarterfinals.