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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."
Advocates Help Immigrants Who Are Excluded From Relief Checks
by Adrian Florido
Local safety nets are being created for undocumented immigrants excluded from the federal relief bill. Some cities have established emergency funds, and pressure is mounting for statewide relief.
Italy Announces Gradual Easing Of COVID-19 Lockdown
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italy's prime minister has announced that the country's lockdown will begin to lift on May 4 — in a phased reopening of the economy and public life.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, More Ga. Businesses Open, Post COVID-19
What does Congress need to do to prepare for reopening the country? Georgia's dine-in restaurants and theaters are allowed to open. And, COVID-19 may change basic human interactions like handshakes.
Potato Association Eyes Solution To Belgium's Potato Surplus
Because the pandemic shut down restaurants, there's a surplus of 750,000 tons of potatoes. Instead of eating fries once a week, the association of potato producers is asking Belgians to double that.
School Lockdowns During Pandemic Put Performing Artists Out Of Work
Performing artists, who work mostly in schools, comment on how they are getting by during the coronavirus social distancing requirements.
Lenders Demand Punishing Terms For Struggling Homeowners Amid Pandemic
by Chris Arnold
Millions of homeowners may skip making payments as part of a federal plan meant to ease financial stress during the pandemic. But many Americans say they're running into problems with their lenders.
COVID-19 Pandemic Could Be The Last Chapter For N.J. Bookstore
by Danny Hajek
The bookstore called Source of Knowledge in Newark was a vibrant part of the community before the coronavirus outbreak. It's one of two African American-owned bookstores left in the state.
As Nurses Aid New York, Other States Worry They'll Be Short-Staffed Too
New York says more than 25,000 workers have come from outside to help in their hospitals. That's left leaders in other states worried they may not have the help they need when cases peak elsewhere.
Nurses Struggle For COVID-19 Protection, Survey Shows
by Will Stone
A Service Employees International Union survey of over 1,000 front line nurses shows that more than 80% say they still don't have enough protective gear like masks, or adequate access to testing.