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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."
Businesses Liability: When Is It Safe For People To Go Back To Work?
by Scott Horsley
As businesses begin to reopen, some employers want a guarantee they won't face lawsuits, if their workers get sick with COVID-19. Workers also want reassurance that their health will be protected.
U.K. Surpasses Italy To Lead Europe In Recorded Coronavirus Deaths
by Frank Langfitt
With more than 32,000 deaths, the United Kingdom has surpassed Italy to lead Europe with the most lives lost to the coronavirus. The U.S. leads the world in the highest number of COVID-19 deaths.
As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease, Restaurants Rethink Their Business Model
by Debbie Elliott
A coalition of independent restaurants is calling on Congress for an industry-specific bailout. Chefs and owners are struggling to figure how they can reopen and turn a profit amid a pandemic.
COVID-19 Fears May Be Causing People To Ignore Medical Emergencies
Is fear of the coronavirus causing ER avoidance? Data indicates an alarming drop in cardiovascular emergency cases, and doctors say some patients waited too long and had brain damage or even died.
COVID-19 Task Force To End Soon, Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
by Tamara Keith
Vice President Pence says the coronavirus task force will wind down in late May or early June. And, a whistleblower alleges the Trump administration ignored warnings of a pandemic.
Organizers Cancel 40th Annual Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
The July contest typically attracts a nice crowd. Organizers point out, however, that it's easier to grow a snowy beard if you're on the older side — putting contestants at higher risk for COVID-19.
News Brief: Task Force Transition, Liability Lawsuit Debate, Stimulus Checks
The White House plans to phaseout the coronavirus task force. Congressional Republicans want to shield employers from lawsuits over the coronavirus. And, some stimulus checks went to dead people.
Since Aquarium Closed To The Public, Eels Appear To Be Lonely
Employees at Tokyo's Sumida Aquarium are using video calls to keep the aquarium's eels from getting lonely during quarantine. Two biologists weigh in on the science.
Mask Fashion Week Is Underway In Lithuanian Capital Vilnius
Lithuania requires masks. Vilnius erected billboards featuring residents — including the mayor — modeling designer masks. Some are custom-sewn and some are decorated surgical masks.
School Counselor Gives Life Lessons On YouTube From Her Kitchen
by Cory Turner
With schools closed, elementary school counselor Marie Weller is improvising to reach her students: She's recording YouTube lessons about how they can handle their feelings from her kitchen.