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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."
Iraqi Parliament Chooses Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Be Prime Minister
by Jane Arraf
After months of political paralysis, Iraq's parliament has chosen a prime minister. Mustafa al-Kadhimi, a former intelligence chief, is supported by the United States.
Passengers Face New Reality As Airlines Adapt To Pandemic Restrictions
by David Schaper
The new reality of social distancing conflicts with tightly packed airplanes. For now, airlines are blocking out middle seats and taking other measures. What happens when more travelers come back?
Cardboard Car Spotted In Line At A McDonald's In Belgium
A woman and her daughter wanted fast food. Because of the pandemic, only the McDonald's drive-through was open — but they don't own a car. That's when they got crafty and made one out of cardboard.
Researchers Experiment To See If Dogs Can Detect COVID-19
Cynthia Otto leads a study at the University of Pennsylvania to find out if dogs can detect COVID-19 in humans. If so, a single dog could potentially screen hundreds of people an hour.
'Atlantic' Examines Georgia's Decision To Reopen Small Businesses
NPR's Noel King talks to Amanda Mull of The Atlantic magazine and Derek Canavaggio, manager of a Bar in Athens, about how businesses in Georgia are deciding when to reopen after the COVID-19 closures.
Toilet Flush Heard During Supreme Court's Conference Call
The court is live streaming arguments during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawyer presenting his case didn't seem to notice the sound. Reminder: mute yourself during conference calls.
News Brief: COVID-19 Testing, Georgia Shooting, Montana Schools
An update on coronavirus testing. Georgia authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an unarmed black jogger. And, a small number of students in Montana go back to school Thursday.
We're Open For Business, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Gary Kelly, chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines, about the impact of the coronavirus on his carrier. Kelly says the airline requires workers and passengers to wear masks.