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A woman in California wears a medical mask during a political campaign rally. A second person has died from COVID-19 in the U.S., officials in Washington state say.

Coronavirus: 2nd Person Dies In U.S.; New Cases Reported In Florida And New York

The man was in his 70s and had been living at a nursing facility near Seattle that's now suspected of being the site of America's first outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Billboards show Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and rival candidate Benny Gantz in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Feb. 23. The sign in the foreground, for Netanyahu's Likud party, reads "Likud members, go out to vote, victory depends only on you."

Israel's 'Groundhog Day': Hold Elections. Call Another Vote. Repeat

After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win reelection on Monday. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.

Charles Bowman, a white supporter of the traditional Cayuga leaders, was taken into custody by the Cayuga Nation Police. February 29, 2020. (Celia Clarke/WSKG Public Radio)

Cayuga Indian Nation Dispute Leads To Brawl

The cause of Saturday's conflict goes back over a decade and involves the site of several buildings.

We Are Seeking Music Submissions for a New Radio Feature

Calling all musicians! WSKG is working on a news program and in need of theme music. The program is about the movement of poverty: the moves people need…

If veggies are chopped or shredded, any health benefits may be too small to be significant.

Can Chopping Your Vegetables Boost Their Nutrients?

Cutting some veggies can increase their polyphenols, chemical compounds that have antioxidant properties. In theory, higher levels of polyphenols are better for our health. But it's complicated.

Vaccine Requirements Are On The Ballot In Maine, After A New Law Divided Parents

Maine passed a new law last year to increase childhood immunization rates. The law, not yet in effect, would forbid religious and philosophical exemptions — if it's not repealed on Super Tuesday.

Philip Morris' iQOS device heats tobacco but stops short of burning it, an approach the company says reduces exposure to tar and other toxic byproducts of burning cigarettes.

FDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For 'Safer' Smoking Device

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency accept Philip Morris' claims that its iQOS device, a cigarette alternative, reduces exposure to harmful chemicals.

Music with Mysteries Attached

Clarinetist Timothy Perry joins us to talk about 'Notes from the Margins'

U.S. stock indexes rose sharply on Monday in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.

Dow Plunges Nearly 800 Points, Despite Fed Rescue Attempt

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by the largest amount since the 2008 financial crisis, but the emergency move failed to mollify investors worried about the coronavirus epidemic.

The city of San Antonio had declared an emergency to block the release of more than 120 people, after a person who was released was later found to be infected with the virus.

Coronavirus: San Antonio Says Evacuees Will Leave Quarantine After A CDC Change

The CDC released a woman from coronavirus quarantine at Lackland Air Force Base over the weekend; she was later found to be infected with the COVID-19 virus.

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