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Boys walk past shuttered businesses in the township of Khayelitsha in Cape Town, South Africa, during the coronavirus lockdown. This recession is the first triggered solely by a pandemic, and low-income countries are particularly hard-hit.

World Bank: Recession Is The Deepest In Decades

The World Bank issues a report this week detailing the extent of the recession, the first caused solely by a pandemic. Its findings are sobering — but do offer a glimmer of hope.

<p>There is currently no vaccine to prevent contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.</p>

Oregon Universities The Latest To Receive COVID-19 Guidance

Oregon officials announced guidance Friday for Oregon universities on how to operate safely during the ongoing pandemic.

A protective covering was installed overnight to keep protesters from further damaging a statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Parliament Square in London.

Statue Of Winston Churchill Is Covered Up In London

The monument had previously been defaced amid anti-racism demonstrations. The U.K. is embroiled in a debate over monuments to noted British imperialists and slave traders.

How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes

Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.

French police unionists fire blue flares as they demonstrate with a banner reading" No police, no peace" down the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Friday.

'We're Not Racist': French Police Say They're Being Unfairly Criticized

Earlier this week, police gathered in front of precincts across France and threw down their handcuffs in a symbolic gesture.

Roger Severino, who directs the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services, has long argued that "sex discrimination" protections in the Affordable Care Act aren't meant to encompass protections for transgender people.

Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration

Trump has reversed Obama-era protections that prohibit discrimination in health care based on gender identity. Critics warn the rule could harm a vulnerable group — LGBTQ people — during a pandemic.

The pandemic is prompting a lot of questions about everyday life.

Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog's Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids

This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.

U.S. soldiers walk alongside tanks from the U.S. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, parked at Germany's Bremerhaven port on Feb. 21. The U.S. could be considering drawing down a portion of its armed forces based in Germany.

A Possible Plan To Pull U.S. Troops From Germany Causes A Stir In Both Countries

Reports that the White House wants to pull 9,500 troops out of Germany have raised concerns among current and former officials. Russia welcomed the possible move.

Damp But Determined, Educators Hold March For Black Lives

Teachers showed support for black lives today outside the federal courthouse in Eugene. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, this is the fourteenth straight day…

<p>A man reads the closure notice in the window of popular taqueria ¿Por Qué No? days before the state's stay home order went into effect. </p>

Oregon Supreme Court rules against churches challenging COVID-19 restrictions

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled against a group of churches and public officials from Eastern Oregon who challenged Gov. Kate Brown's executive orders aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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