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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."
Using White House Guidelines, Georgia Plans To Reopen Some Businesses
by Emma Hurt
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he is reopening the state based on White House criteria. Soon, hair salons, gyms, restaurants and movie theaters can open despite some opposition and fear.
Louisiana Hotelier Offers Free Rooms To Medical Workers
by Danny Hajek
In Baton Rouge, Raj Patel is offering free rooms to medical workers and first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.
'Morning Edition' Remembers Former Staffer Steve Munro
NPR's Steve Inskeep pays tribute to former colleague Steve Munro, who died over the weekend at the age of 73. "You can't do the big things if you don't take care of the little things," Munro said.
Spread Of Coronavirus Accelerates Across Africa
by Pien Huang
Millions of people in African countries are at high risk for COVID-19, without good access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the disease's spread.
Extremists Use COVID-19 Fears To Spread Hate, Authorities Say
by Hannah Allam
With the coronavirus crisis, researchers warn extremists have a captive audience for their message: millions of young Americans who are out of school and spending hours unsupervised on social media.
White House Puts Immigration On Hold During Coronoavirus Pandemic
by John Burnett
President Trump has offered new details about a White House plan to temporarily stop immigrants from coming to the U.S. The administration wants to pause the issuance of new green cards for 60 days.
Navy Must Take Extreme Steps To Fix COVID-19 Problems, Mabus Says
NPR's David Greene talks to former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus about what the Navy needs to do now to protect sailors from coronavirus.
College Student Tries To Fix Up Her Mom With Her Professor
Aly Oliver, a college student in Colorado, was prepping for a Zoom class, when she noticed her mom noticing her professor. She planned a set-up. She documented the attempt in a TikTok video.
Researchers In India Name Snake After 'Harry Potter' Character
They named a new species of green pit viper after Salazar Slytherin, co-founder of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In Harry Potter books, he was known for his ability to talk to snakes.
News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses
President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.