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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."
How To Take A Leadership Role During A Crisis
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to retired Army General Stanley McChrystal, who commanded forces in Afghanistan, about remote work leadership during a national crisis. He founded the McChrystal group.
What Do Students Need To Recover When School Closes For Months?
by Anya Kamenetz
Almost nine out of every 10 children enrolled in classes is not going to school because of the coronavirus outbreak. Americans can learn from examples around the world.
U.S. Buys Masks From China While Criticizing It For COVID-19
by Jackie Northam
While Secretary of State Pompeo denounces China for its handling of what he calls the "Wuhan virus," the U.S. is racing to acquire medical masks and other protective equipment from China.
Financial Strategies To Adopt During Uncertain Times
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michelle Singletary, who writes about personal finance for The Washington Post, about what people can do during the coronavirus outbreak to ensure more financial security.
Students Create Their School On Minecraft Using Blueprints And Photos
Students at the Bronx High School of Science haven't set foot on their campus in weeks. But now they can visit any time they'd like — in the virtual building game Minecraft.
Japan Considers Declaring National Lockdown Over Coronavirus
by Anthony Kuhn
Hopes that Japan had managed to avoid an explosion in COVID-19 cases fade, as the numbers rise and the country teeters on the brink of declaring a national emergency and lockdown.
Australian Astrophysicist's Experiment Sends Him To The Hospital
He started experimenting with magnets to try to build a device that would stop people from touching their faces. The plan backfired — he ended up with several small magnets lodged up his nose.
Why Lupus Patients Find Hydroxychloroquine In Short Supply
by Will Stone
A drug being investigated as a possible COVID-19 treatment is being snapped up, and lupus patients who depend on it to stay healthy are having trouble finding it.
News Brief: 100,000 People Could Die In Coming Months, Task Force Says
President Trump issues sobering coronavirus warning. Models show it will get worse before it gets better. Dozens of sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt are sick after being infected with COVID-19.
Young People Deliver Supplies To Elderly In New York City
Three 20-somethings have created the volunteer-based group Invisible Hands to deliver groceries and supplies to at-risk older people in New York City.
The Difficulties When Coronavirus Cases Flood U.S. Hospitals
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Craig Spencer of Columbia University Medical Center and Dr. Ashish Jha of Harvard's Global Health Institute, about hard-hit New York City and global health studies.