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'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen

Todd Phillips has been nominated for an Oscar for his film, a Batman villain origin story (of sorts) that explores mental health and the lack of social services. Originally broadcast Jan. 6, 2020.

Decades ago, people with leprosy were confined to a hospital in Carville, La. The fear of being forcibly isolated in this place led many patients to avoid seeking treatment and hide their disease. In the 1950s, the Daughters of Charity worked at the hospital and the research lab it housed.

Lessons From Leprosy For Coronavirus: Quarantine And Isolation Can Backfire

One thing the history of leprosy tells us: When you restrict people's freedoms, they go underground, and fail to seek treatment.

Officers wear protective gear as they work to remove people who tested positive for coronavirus from the cruise ship Diamond Princess. The ship is under quarantine at the Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, Japan.

On Cruise Ship Quarantined In Japan, New Cases Could Reset The Isolation Clock

If the Diamond Princess were a country, it would now have the second-highest number of coronavirus cases outside of mainland China.

National Transportation Safety Board examine wreckage on Jan. 27 of the crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant and eight other people near Calabasas, Calif.

NTSB: Kobe Bryant Helicopter Engine Did Not Fail Before Crash

The NBA star, his daughter and seven other people were killed last month. Investigators say the craft didn't have an engine failure. Determining the cause of the crash will take more time.

Alexander Vindman, Key Impeachment Witness, 'Escorted' From White House

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the Ukraine expert who became a star witness in President Trump's impeachment hearing, was escorted out of the White House Friday. His lawyer said Trump sought revenge.

Behind The 'Disinformation Campaign' Backing Trump In The 2020 Election

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with McKay Coppins of The Atlantic about what he says could be the most extensive disinformation campaign in U.S. history — one intended to reelect President Trump.

There are seven candidates debating in New Hampshire on Friday night, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

Live Analysis Of The Feb. 7 Democratic Debate

Seven candidates are meeting onstage in New Hampshire for the first Democratic presidential primary debate of February. The night follows a major issue with the results of the first contest of 2020.

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand next to their newly unveiled portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 12, 2018. The portraits are set to go on a yearlong tour to five cities in June of 2021.

Obamas' Portraits Going On Tour Next Year

The National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama two years ago this month. Now it is sending them on a yearlong tour to five cities.

Medical staffs sterilize the main building of Jinyintan Hospital on Jan. 22 in Wuhan, China. A 60-year-old who died at the hospital on Thursday is the first American known to have died after being infected by the coronavirus.

American With Coronavirus Dies At Hospital Near Center Of Epidemic

The U.S. Embassy confirmed the 60-year-old's death in Wuhan, China. The death on Thursday was the first of an American from the virus.

5 Takeaways From The Last Democratic Debate Before The New Hampshire Primary

The pressure was on for the Democratic candidates. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar stood out, but is it too little too late? Others tried to draw clear distinctions.

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