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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."
Native American Tribes Defy South Dakota Orders To Remove Checkpoints
by Lee Strubinger
Two tribal governments refuse to obey the governor's order to remove highway checkpoints — keeping their reservations closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A federal lawsuit is expected.
Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Cracks In Nursing Home System
by Ina Jaffe
Nursing homes have accounted for nearly half of COVID-19 deaths in some states. Why have they been so vulnerable to the virus, and what could improve that in the future?
ESPN Captivates Sports-Hungry Fans With Jordan Documentary 'Last Dance'
by Tom Goldman
ESPN's broadcast of The Last Dance — a 10-part documentary on the career of NBA legend Michael Jordan and his six-time champions Chicago Bulls — is the talk of a sports-starved nation.
How Is The Federal Government Doing At Guiding A Smart Reopening?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former head of the Food and Drug Administration, and Andy Slavitt, who led the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about reopening the country.
Actor And Comedian Jerry Stiller Dies At 92
by Alex Cohen
Jerry Stiller's son, Ben Stiller, tweeted his dad died of natural causes. Jerry Stiller began his career in the 1950s and remained popular with his featured roles on Seinfeld and King of Queens.
Georgia Asks DOJ For Probe Into Handling Of Ahmaud Arbery Case
by Emily Jones
Georgia's attorney general has asked the Justice Department to investigate the handling of a case in which an unarmed black man was shot to death in February. A white father and son were arrested.
Israeli Voters Protest After Center-Left Candidates Partner With Netanyahu
by Daniel Estrin
As Israel moves to form a new government, many center-left politicians are breaking their promises to voters and joining a coalition with right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jazz Community Comes Together To Help Unemployed Musicians
The Jazz Coalition Commission Fund is trying to help struggling musicians by doling out $1,000 micro-grants through a nomination and jury process. Winners will create new musical pieces.