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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."
What's Behind States' Differing Approaches To Reopen Economies?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Donald Kettl, professor of public policy at the University of Texas at Austin, about how state competition during the coronavirus crisis could lead to lasting changes.
News Brief: Lockdown Orders, Senate Returns To D.C., Saudi Oil
Mobile phone data show more Americans are leaving home despite orders. The Senate is back in session Monday for the first time since March. And, U.S. considers blocking arriving Saudi oil tankers.
With School Closed, Parents Throw 2 Florida Teens Their Own Prom
Dominick Grosso has had a crush on Page Houck since the seventh grade. When their high school prom was canceled because of the pandemic it was devastating. Fortunately, the 2 live only a block apart.
Florida Prepares For Phased-In Reopening To Begin Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about whether this is the right time to reopen the Sunshine State's economy.
Review: 'Hollywood' Is Ryan Murphy's Miniseries For Netflix
by Eric Deggans
Some wide-eyed, not-so-innocents try to make it in 1940's Hollywood. The Netflix miniseries Hollywood is the latest project from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who's know for Nip/Tuck and Glee.
Rep. Amash Of Michigan Explores Third-Party Presidential Bid
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michigan Congressman Justin Amash about launching an exploratory committee for a potential third-party presidential run.
Governors Face Criticism For Reopening Or Not Reopening States
When will states reopen? We talk to reporters in Texas, which will start reopening Friday, California, which has a four-phase reopening plan, and Arizona, which extended its stay-at-home order.
Belgian Officials Forced To Defend Calculations For COVID-19 Deaths
by Teri Schultz
Belgium's government says it is determined to be transparent about the country's death rate from COVID-19, and count everyone who it believes died from the disease.
During Pandemic, Work Dries Up For Actors And Producers
Actors of the stage and screen talks about how their work is changing during the coronavirus outbreak.