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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."
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
by John Burnett
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
Trump Administration Plans To Offer New COVID-19 Guidelines
Large parts of the country are shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Could some regions open earlier than others? If so, which ones? The Trump administration considers options.
British Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Frank Langfitt
Boris Johnson announced on Twitter that he's developed mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, and took the test on the advice of the chief medical officer. Johnson is working from home.
COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District
The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.
Unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic Tests Governors' Mettle
by Bente Birkeland
Governors are questioning how to balance public safety with states' financial welfare during the coronavirus outbreak. We spent the day with Gov. Jared Polis, Democrat from Colorado.
Dr. Birx Is A Prominent Figure On White House Coronavirus Task Force
by Jason Beaubien
One of the regulars at the briefings from the White House Coronavirus Task Force is Dr. Deborah Birx. We profile the woman who is very well known in the world of public health and HIV.
$2 Trillion Coronavirus Package Has Built-In Accountability Steps
by Tim Mak
The House votes Friday on the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package. The bill creates an accountability committee to conduct investigations and audits of where the funds are being used.
In Beijing, There Are Small Signs That Brighter Days Are Ahead
China's government is beginning to lift restrictions that were in place during the height of the coronavirus outbreak. So how do residents feel as life slowly starts to return to normal?
Survey: Working From Home Has Rewards The Office Can't Offer
Stay-at-home workers reveal some benefits: 44% say they have changed temporarily into business attire for a video meeting, while 12% admit to switching off their cameras due to a lack of clothing.