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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."
Afghans, New To The U.S., Go From War Zone To COVID-19 Hot Zone
by Deborah Amos
Afghans who helped U.S. troops back home in Afghanistan have ended up in the New York area with their families, and they're helping fight the coronavirus.
Security Guard, New To Social Media, Gets Attention For Cowboy Museum
The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma is closed during the pandemic. NPR's David Greene talks to Tim Tiller, who's in charged of the museum's security, and is manning the museum's Twitter feed.
Fox News Gets Push-Back For Supporting Anti-Shutdown Protests
The new anti-shutdown protests springing up across the country are similar to the early Tea Party movement, including anti-authority agendas, hidden patrons and support from prominent Fox News stars.
Miss The Noise Of An Office Environment? A Device To The Rescue
An "office noise generator" aims to soothe — or annoy — those working from home during coronavirus lockdowns without their customary background sounds.
Small Businesses May Soon Get More Federal Financial Help
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution about problems plaguing congressional efforts to help small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below Zero For The First Time In History
by Camila Domonoske
Oil prices went into negative territory on Monday. That means traders were paying money to get people to accept oil in May. It's a sign of just how imbalanced the global oil markets are.
During Pandemic, With His Restaurant Closed, Chef Helps Local Families
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Café in Chicago has had to layoff 30 employees. He's now cooking take-out meals for nearby families struggling to stay afloat.
Trump Tweets He Will Suspend Immigration Into U.S. During Pandemic
by Franco Ordoñez
Trump says he'll temporarily suspend immigration because of the coronavirus. There aren't many details but the administration has been using the pandemic to justify more restrictions on immigration.
California Urges Day Care Centers To Stay Open During Pandemic
by Mariana Dale
Some states are urging child care centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe and there's no social distancing with toddlers.