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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."
Flights Into The Stratosphere Study Changes To Atmospheric Rivers
by Nathan Rott
Scientists are racing to better understand atmospheric rivers, bands of moisture that start in the tropics and can bring torrential rain to the U.S. They're projected to intensify with climate change.
During Pandemic, Community Supported Agriculture Sees Membership Spike
by Eric Westervelt
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted supply chains and left some farmers reeling. But community supported agriculture, or CSAs, have flourished as consumers seek deliveries for boxes of fresh produce.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns The State's Stay-At-Home Orders
by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin's supreme court overturn of the stay-at-home order allows the administration of Gov. Tony Evers to issue orders, but only with legislative approval.
Republicans Disagree On Voter Fraud Risk For Mail-In Voting
by Pam Fessler
Many Republican secretaries of state are pushing to expand mail-in voting during the pandemic, but they face pushback from some party members who say it invites voter fraud.
Many Pregnant Women Struggle With Mental Health Amid Pandemic
by Patti Neighmond
Medical workers are seeing more anxiety, depression, grief and sadness in pregnant women. This can lead to more stress and increase the risk for complications during pregnancy.
California Wildfire Victims Face Crucial Vote In PG&E Settlement
by Lily Jamali
Friday is the last day for victims of the California wildfires, which was sparked by utility PG&E, to vote on the $13.5 billion settlement. But some survivors say the vote should be extended.
New York City's Homeless Need More Assistance During Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with New York City's Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks about the plight of the homeless during the coronavirus crisis.
Mexico Plans To Reopen Even As Officials Say COVID-19 Cases Are Near Peak
by Carrie Kahn
The official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.
Australian Soap Opera Resumes Production For A Socially Distant Season
A long-running Australian soap opera, shuttered by the pandemic, cautiously returns to production with some new rules. Among them: no kissing.
Georgia Teacher Visits His Students While He Gets A Run In
Bill McAllister hasn't seen his class for nearly two months. So he's visiting them one by one. He told Fox 5 Atlanta that he's running 6 to 8 miles every day, from one student's home to the next.
How Will Coronavirus Pandemic Change The Way We See The World?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to veteran diplomat Richard Haass, of the Council on Foreign Relations, about how the global pandemic may cause a paradigm shift among world powers and institutions.
Sesame Street's Grover Helps Kids Adapt To Life During COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.