Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak 2020-03-11

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Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak

The death toll there has now reached more than 600, with a total of roughly 10,000 cases.

Is the Coronavirus Changing How We Look At Public Spaces?

More public spaces and events continue to close as the number of coronavirus cases increase, creating a fearful atmosphere in these areas.

Primary Results Are In and Joe Biden Leads

Joe Biden once again has a stellar turnout, this could almost ensure his nomination as the Democratic candidate.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker Sees a Changing Landscape for LGBTQ Politicians

The Takeaway speaks with former Houston Mayor Annise Parker about her experience as an openly gay mayor in a red state and how she’s thinking about this moment in American politics.

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