Noel King

Co-host of Today, Explained

Noel King appears in the following:

News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed

Friday, April 24, 2020

NPR probe finds conflicts and shortages delayed COVID-19 early warning system. Nurses keep risking their lives to treat patients. And, millions of homeowners skip mortgage payments due to pandemic.

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News Brief: Georgia's Reopening, Missouri Sues China, Vaccine Planning

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Georgia has plans to reopen, but is it the right time? States look to sue China for the spread of COVID-19. And, experts says it's important to plan now for the day a vaccine becomes available.

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News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.

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News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The president tweets he'll suspend all immigration into the U.S. because of COVID-19. Testing remains a stumbling block to lifting lockdowns. And for the first time ever, oil prices went negative.

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News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings

Monday, April 20, 2020

White House and congressional leaders say a deal on more relief funding is near. Protesters demand states open their economies. And, at least 16 people were killed in shootings in Nova Scotia.

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Economic Recovery Will Require 'Lessening Of The Wealth Gap,' Says Hedge Fund Titan

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates warned the wealth gap represented a "national emergency." The outbreak, he says, is only exacerbating the challenges.

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News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia

Friday, April 10, 2020

The CDC is working on a plan to safely reopen the country. Why some U.S. farmers are throwing out good food. And, China shuts down all land crossings with Russia to avoid new COVID-19 cases.

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At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says

Thursday, April 09, 2020

John J. Lennon, who is incarcerated at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, describes packed conditions at the prison, where inmates had been banned from wearing protective face coverings.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Guidelines, Sanders Campaign, OPEC Meeting

Thursday, April 09, 2020

CDC issues guidelines when people exposed to COVID-19 can return to critical jobs. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign. And, OPEC members will meet to discuss low oil prices.

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News Brief: African Americans' Death Rate, Navy Hospital, Wuhan Reopens

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Data suggests Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than other groups. A Navy hospital ship in New York will now accept pandemic patients. And, after a lockdown, China reopens Wuhan.

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News Brief: Wisconsin Primary, Boris Johnson's Condition, Japan Declaration

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls for a primary election. British Prime Minister Johnson is moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital. And, Japan is declaring a state of emergency.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Deaths, Progress Report And Criticism

Monday, April 06, 2020

COVID-19 deaths in New York fell Sunday. V.P. Mike Pence says the coronavirus task force is starting to see glimmers of progress. And, some governors criticize administration for pandemic response.

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Want To Hear A Frank, Funny 'Muslim Love Story'? 'That Can Be Arranged'

Thursday, April 02, 2020

In her graphic memoir, cartoonist Huda Fahmy explains how her parents played a role in her romantic relationships. She hopes her book is representation "for people who want to find love in this way."

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Alicia Keys Reflects On How Life Experiences Gave Her Permission To Be 'More Myself'

Friday, March 27, 2020

The Grammy winner is coming out with a new album, Alicia, and has written a forthcoming introspective book, More Myself. She says she wishes she could tell her teenage self "to know she is enough."

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News Brief: Next Phase Coronavirus Guidelines, $2 Trillion Rescue Measure

Friday, March 27, 2020

President Trump wants lower risk areas in the U.S. to resume business as usual as soon as possible. And, the House is set to pass the largest emergency relief package in U.S. history.

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DOJ Charges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Drug Trafficking

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The U.S. government announces drug trafficking charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The charges were announced by Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday morning.

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News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19

Thursday, March 26, 2020

New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.

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Need Help Cooking Through The Coronavirus Pandemic? Chef Amanda Freitag Has Tips

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Many quarantined Americans are cooking like crazy — but what if you're clueless in the kitchen? Chef Amanda Freitag has some tips on pantry stocking, alternative spicing and ingredient substitutions.

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News Brief: Aid Package, Reopening America, Sen. Burr's Stock Sale

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The White House and Senate reach a deal on economic stimulus. The president criticized for aiming to re-open the U.S. next month. And, Sen. Burr sued for improperly profiting from insider knowledge.

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India Under Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Tuesday, in a nationwide address, that he's putting the entire country on a 21-day lockdown in response to the coronavirus.

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