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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."
Pending Review, President Trump Moves To Halt Funding To WHO
by Jason Beaubien
At Tuesday's briefing, Trump criticized the World Health Organization and said he wants to end U.S. funding. He accused the WHO of "severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus."
Trump Call To Governors Will Talk About Path To Reopening The U.S.
by Tamara Keith
When it comes to restarting the economy, President Trump said he had the power to override governors. But governors say they will set their states' pace, and they are not looking for a fight on this.
Locals Worry About Coronavirus As Workers Arrive For Pipeline Jobs
by Kayla Desroches
Construction started on the Keystone XL pipeline in Montana, with 100-some workers coming in from across the country. Some locals, including tribal nations, worry they will bring COVID-19 with them.
Utah Is Ready To Move Into 2nd Phase Of COVID-19 Response
by Andrew Becker
Utah is one of the first states able to advance beyond mitigation and into a containment strategy for COVID-19. What does that look like for public health and the state's economy?
Florida Judge Wants Lawyers To Dress Appropriately For Zoom Meetings
In a letter published by the Weston Bar Association, Broward County Judge Dennis Bailey wrote one attorney showed up to a meeting without a shirt on. Another was still in bed, under the covers.
How 1 New Jersey Hospital Is Handling The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Stephen Brunnquell of the Physicians Network at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center about Bergen County, New Jersey's large number of COVID-19 patients.
Sweden's Controversial Decision To Not Lock Down The Country
Most of the world's major economies are on lockdown to combat the coronavirus. But the Swedish government has kept the country open — claiming it is better for the economy and for public health.
When Congress Was Last Called To Help Rescue An Economy In Free Fall
by Kelsey Snell
The 2008 economic crisis had both parties on Capitol Hill acting swiftly to provide relief this time around. Congress learned it takes time for policies to take hold, but political fallout is swift.
How COVID-19 Patients Are Affected By Health And Other Disparities
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Massachusetts General Hospital's Dr. Joseph Betancourt about how health disparities cause minorities to be more susceptible to the coronavirus.
News Brief: WHO Funding, Reopening The U.S., Antibody Tests
U.S. ends WHO funding pending a review of its handling of COVID-19. President Trump backpedals comments that only he can reopen the U.S. And, tests to detect past COVID-19 exposure hit the market.
Volunteer Firefighter Discovers $8.2 Million In His Bank Account
Charles Calvin expected his account to hold the money the government is sending Americans. Instead he found much more. Days later, the $8.2 million vanished — though he still has his relief payment.