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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."
Labor Department Reports 6.6 Million Jobless Claims
Jobless claims hit 6.6 million in today's report, doubling the grim milestone reached last week. The numbers are released weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
'America's Got Talent' Win Could Help Mumbai Group Out Of Poverty
by Sushmita Pathak
Acrobatic dancers from Mumbai's slums performed to a Bollywood song and wowed the audience. Fame may help them out of poverty. NPR's India producer visited some of their homes.
Coronavirus Testing Capacity Remains A Problem Nationwide
The Trump administration says more tests are available every day. How hard is it to get tested for coronavirus across the U.S.? We go to three states to find out: California, Michigan and Montana?
Guidance Evolves On How To Battle The Coronavirus Outbreak
More than 5,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Dr. Jeffrey Koplan, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses evolving guidance on masks, and other strategies.
Respiratory Therapists Are On The Frontline Of Coronavirus Battle
Tom Barnes of Northeastern University's Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership Program tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that operating a ventilator takes skill and a lot of training.
How The COVID-19 Outbreak Is Affecting The Presidential Campaign
by Mara Liasson
The coronavirus crisis has paused much of the presidential campaign. President Trump has been a daily presence on television, but his likely Democratic opponent Joe Biden has struggled for attention.
Nanny Tries To Figure Out How To Make Up For Lost Work
Heather Clough, a nanny in Whitman, Mass., describes how the coronavirus pandemic has put her out of work. The parents she nannies for are both out of work.
Toilet Paper Cargo Is A Victim In 18-Wheeler Crash Near Dallas
A tractor-trailer overturned and burst into flames — the driver was not injured in the one-vehicle crash, but the precious cargo was not so lucky. A full cargo of toilet paper burned.
Florida Joins Other States Issuing Stay-At-Home Orders
After weeks of pressure, Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida residents to stay at home. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Greg Allen in Miami and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about the order.
News Brief: Coronavirus Restrictions And Orders, Presidential Campaign
President Trump says he's considering restricting some domestic travel. Florida orders residents to stay at home. And, the coronavirus nearly bumps the presidential campaign from news headlines.