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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."
Economists Break Down U.S. Unemployment Numbers
What do the latest unemployment rates mean for the U.S. economy? NPR's Noel King speaks with Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute and Claudia Goldin of Harvard University.
Top U.S. General On COVID-19, Reorienting For Great Power Competition
Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the coronavirus threat within the ranks of the military, and guarding against a power competition with China.
DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn
by Ryan Lucas
After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI.
Passionate Mayor In Brazil Is On A Mission To Save Lives From COVID-19
by Philip Reeves
With hospitals and cemeteries overwhelmed by the coronavirus, the mayor of Manaus, Brazil's hardest hit city, has appealed to world leaders, including President Trump, for help.
Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger
by Emily Jones
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation.
Mental Health Experts Facilitate Talks Between Families, ICU Patients
by Rebecca Hersher
It is very difficult for people hospitalized with COVID-19 to communicate with their families. At one medical center, psychologists are helping with some of those tough conversations.
Quarantine Can Be Tough. Russian Ministry Offers Guidance
Don't stay mad at your family for longer than 10 minutes while in quarantine. That's courtesy of Russia's Health Ministry, which issued the advisory: How to Survive Self Isolation and Not Go Crazy.
During Lockdown, Magician Turns To The Internet For His Next Performance
Karan Singh has performed magic tricks for famous actors, athletes and politicians. He'll perform for you, for free --all you have to do is ask. He has already done shows for over 400 households.
Coronavirus Pandemic Throws A Harsh Spotlight On U.S.-China Relations
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings.