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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."
Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic
by Jane Arraf
Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed
NPR probe finds conflicts and shortages delayed COVID-19 early warning system. Nurses keep risking their lives to treat patients. And, millions of homeowners skip mortgage payments due to pandemic.
Georgia Community Is Pushed To The Edge By Coronavirus Outbreak
by Danny Hajek
Andrea Owens-White is a florist in Albany, Ga., in one of the hardest hardest hit areas of the coronavirus pandemic. Owens-White, who tested positive for COVID-19, was forced to file for unemployment.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Warns Against Reopening Germany Too Early
by Rob Schmitz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the Bundestag this morning, cautioning the country not to reopen too soon, lest the coronavirus spread uncontrollably.
There's Disagreement Over Whether States Are Ready To Reopen
by Allison Aubrey
As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic.
House To Vote On Latest Coronavirus Relief Measure
Lawmakers in the House are poised to approve nearly $500 billion in additional coronavirus-related economic aid. NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Michael McCaul about how the money will be used.
Missouri Sues China For Its Handling Of COVID-19 Outbreak
by Frank Morris
Missouri is the first state to sue China for spreading the coronavirus. But China is protected by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Missouri claims there are exceptions.
Routes To Make Art: Runner Mispells Message Of Hope
When the Boston Marathon was postponed because of COVID-19, Lindsay Devers decided to run alone, and to use her route to "write" Boston Strong. When she finished, the n was missing from strong.
News Brief: Georgia's Reopening, Missouri Sues China, Vaccine Planning
Georgia has plans to reopen, but is it the right time? States look to sue China for the spread of COVID-19. And, experts says it's important to plan now for the day a vaccine becomes available.
Call-Before-You-Dig Warning Apparently Went Unheeded
Utility officials ask that you alert them before starting a project. A Colorado crew knocked out an underground fiber line that happened to be the one used by Colorado's call-before-you-dig hotline.