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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden Presents MeToo Challenge
by Mara Liasson
The sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden was met with a forceful denial and Democratic unity. The GOP saw a double standard. But the MeToo movement may not be politicized much in this campaign.
Economic Responses To Coronavirus Pandemic Vary Worldwide
NPR Correspondents Rob Schmitz and Scott Horsley talk about stimulus efforts in the U.S. and Europe and how governments are dealing with sharp and sudden economic downturns during the pandemic.
Small-Plane Pilots Benefit From Slowdown In Commercial Air Traffic
by Steve Harrison
Many major U.S. airports have little to no commercial traffic because of the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country pilots of small general aviation planes are enjoying the less-busy airports.
At 90, Guinness World Record Holder Says Video Games Are Her Secret To Long Life
At 90, Hamako Mori broke a Guinness World Record for the world's oldest gaming YouTuber. She has 150,000 followers. She says video games are the secret to her longevity. It's Morning Edition.
Hydroxychloroquine Debate Interferes With Recruiting Research Volunteers
by Will Stone
President Trump's enthusiasm about hydroxychloroquine has made it harder to study if the drug could help treat or prevent COVID-19. Some clinical trials have had trouble recruiting volunteers.
Coronavirus Pandemic Complicates Michigan's Response To Flooding
by Steve Carmody
Rapidly rising water in central Michigan has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Two dams failed in the area after heavy rain this week.
News Brief: Stimulus Debate, Pollution Study, Cyclone Amphan
How quickly can the economy rebound from the pandemic shutdown? Fewer people are driving but that doesn't mean less air pollution. And, millions of people in India and Bangladesh brace for a cyclone.
'Outside' Magazine Correspondent Examines Her Fears In 'Nerve'
NPR's Noel King talks to Eva Holland, a correspondent with Outside magazine, about her new book: Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear, on how she tamed her fears and anxiety.
WHO Spokeswoman On Trump's Threat To Permanently Cut Funding
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to the World Health Organization's Dr. Margaret Harris on President Trump's threat to permanently cut U.S. funding to the U.N. agency amid its slow coronavirus response.
Capital Area Food Bank Sees Massive Increase In Need During Pandemic
The coronavirus has forced millions into unemployment and sparked a hunger crisis. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Radha Muthiah of the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., about the problem.
Kenya Opens Up Restaurants With New Restrictions
by Eyder Peralta
As Kenya emerges from coronavirus lockdown, officials are rationing the amount of food and alcohol customers can order — to keep the crowds manageable and sober.
Muslims Celebrate Ramadan Virtually As Pandemic Restricts Large Gatherings
by Mohamad ElBardicy
Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic has meant Muslims abandoning traditions of dinner gatherings and evening prayers at mosques. But many communities have taken celebrations online.