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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."
Update To Our Story: Pregnant And Worried During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed many things for pregnant women and new parents. Two weeks ago, NPR's Rachel Martin spoke with a couple days before the birth of their first child. They're back with an update.
News Brief: Reopening States, China's Economy, Origins Of Coronavirus
White House issues guide to help states reopen. For the first time in decades, China's economy shrinks — because of the pandemic. And, questions remain regarding the precise origins of COVID-19.
California Ghost Town Is The Perfect Example Of Social Distancing
Brent Underwood bought the town, where visitors take tours of an old mining hub. But because of COVID-19 there are no tourists. Underwood told the New York Post he's been hearing things at night.
Examining Trump's COVID-19 Rhetoric Against Factual Evidence
President Trump is ready to reopen America — at least the parts where coronavirus is less of a problem. How has his rhetoric throughout the crisis matched with the reality on the ground?
Over 22 Million File For Unemployment In 4 Weeks
by Scott Horsley
Ten years of U.S. job growth has been almost wiped out in 4 weeks. Another 5.24 million people filed for unemployment last week. It brings the total from the past four weeks to 22.03 million.
Paying Pandemic Bills Requires Changes In Wealth Gap, Dalio Says
NPR's Noel King Talks to Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, about how the economy might change in a post-pandemic world.
Hindu Nationalists Blame Muslims For India's COVID-19 Crisis
by Lauren Frayer
After a Muslim missionary meeting in Delhi led to a COVID-19 outbreak in India, Hindu nationalists are blaming all Muslims for the virus. #coronajihad is trending and there are reports of mob attacks.
Trump To Offer Guidelines To States About Reopening Economies
by Mara Liasson
President Trump promises to release guidance Thursday for when states can reopen their economies. He's holding a conference call with state governors.
The Global Leaders Who Have Been Effective During The Coronavirus
While many world leaders have seen their popularity increase during the pandemic, only a few seem to have captured the national mood in a way that has helped them lead their citizens.
An Example Of How 1 Family Is Coping With Shelter-In-Place Orders
Andrea Johnson, 23, is a parent in Maryland who has a daughter home from Pre-K — at the same time she juggles her own college education and a full-time job.
Why Social Distancing Is Important Even If COVID-19 Cases Peaked
President Trump says there is evidence that the U.S. passed the peak on new cases. NPR's Rachel Martin asks epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo of Johns Hopkins University whether that's the case.