International
U.S. has most coronavirus deaths in the world
The death toll in the United States from the coronavirus has surpassed Italy's, putting America at No. 1 worldwide for the number of people killed by the virus.
6 years ago
U.S. death toll overtakes Italy’s as the Midwest braces
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 19,700.
6 years ago
Wuhan ends lockdown as health workers buckle under strain
After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday, and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave.
6 years ago
Bonus episode: Talking to family far away
The Why host Shai Ben-Yaacov talks to his sister, who's living alone during a stay at home order.
Air Date: April 3, 2020
Listen 13:40‘I didn’t believe we were going to get out’: Stranded US citizens finally make it home
Though thousands of U.S. citizens remain stranded abroad during coronavirus, some Americans are successfully making the trip back home.
6 years ago
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
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Stranded in South America: ‘Our embassy and state department have failed us’
As South American countries close their borders, those trying to get back to the U.S. encounter dead ends.
6 years ago
U.S., Canada to close border to nonessential travel
Trump made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision would not affect the flow of trade between the countries.
6 years ago
‘It’s a nightmare:’ International students forced to leave campus due to coronavirus
Many universities asked students to leave campus housing to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. But what if students can’t afford it?
6 years ago
Listen 2:09Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will close the country's borders to anyone not a citizen, an American or a permanent resident.
6 years ago
Cheap fares luring travelers to fly despite pandemic
Airlines have been slashing flight schedules, especially on international routes, to cope with downward-spiraling demand from fearful leisure customers and a slowdown
6 years ago
The cultural impact of Jamaica exiting the Penn Relays
Jamaica banning its athletes from racing will impact Philly’s economy. But it's also a blow for cultural exchange, writes Andrea Lawful-Sanders.
6 years ago
Q&A: New travel ban shakes up airlines, passengers
The ban will affect 7,300 flights — and more than 2 million airline seats — scheduled from 26 European nations to the U.S.
6 years ago
Trump suspends travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania says it is speeding up coronavirus testing
The lab can now handle about 25 samples a day and that rate should increase in the coming days after it gets a piece of equipment that boosts its testing capacity.
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