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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."
Study Shows Antiviral Drug Remdesivir May Help Treat Coronavirus
by Joe Palca
The antiviral drug remdesivir was developed to treat Ebola but never worked well. New research is looking into whether it could be effective for COVID-19 patients.
Voice Actors Create Home Studios So They Can Work During Pandemic
Voiceover artists Eric Bauza and Jan Johns describe how the coronavirus oubreak has affected their work.
Jogger Finds Stolen Tomato Decoration On The Side Of The Road
After a four-year search, Matt Kraft has been reunited with his giant tomato. The beloved decoration was stolen from his restaurant in Canada. The jogger who returned it will get a free meal.
How Sports Talk Radio Navigates The Coronavirus Pandemic
by Mike Pesca
What are sports talk radio hosts talking about now that there are no sports being played? The same thing as everyone else: Coronavirus. Turns out, it's a pretty good fit for the format.
COVID-19 Restrictions Hamper Efforts To Tame Chicago Gang Shootings
by Patrick Smith
While overall crime is down, some cities like Chicago are seeing an uptick in shootings. Anti-violence workers who intervene in gang conflicts are being hindered by the virus and trying to adapt
News Brief: Antiviral Drug, Coronavirus Test, Civilians Mariners Restricted
An experimental antiviral drug shows promise fighting COVID-19. Also a next-generation Coronavirus test raises hopes and concerns. And, the Navy imposes strict rules on a branch of civilian mariners.
2 British Friends Hit A Shelter-In-Place Jackpot
Steve Pond and Dom Townsend share an apartment above a London pub. Like all British pubs, it's closed. But Townsend is assistant manager so he can get in. The two friends have the pub to themselves.
Coronavirus Disrupts Hard Decisions About End-Of-Life Treatment
by Will Stone
The coronavirus means more people are dying alone in ICUs. Families are having to make abrupt decisions at a distance about terminal care. Palliative care specialists try to adapt.
As Texas Reopens, Furloughed Workers Hope To Rejoin Workforce
Businesses in Texas, such as a Joe's Crab Shack in San Antonio, are preparing to reopen. A furloughed server discusses his concerns.