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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."
After Days Of Negotiations, Deal Reached On Emergency Aid Measure
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate and White House worked through an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package early Wednesday morning. The agreement means Congress could be close to passing a deal.
Atlanta Family Is On The Frontlines Of The Coronavirus
NPR's Noel King talks to married couple — epidemiologist Rachel Patzer and physician Justin Schrager, who is living in the garage to avoid bringing home the coronavirus.
Sen. Richard Burr Faces Lawsuit Over Timing Of Stock Sale
by Tim Mak
A lawsuit has been filed accusing Sen. Burr of improperly profiting from insider knowledge. Legislation is being introduced in the House that would ban lawmakers from trading any individual stocks.
How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19
What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.
White House, Senate Agree To Historic Deal On Coronavirus Rescue Measure
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institute about the agreement announced early Wednesday morning on the massive emergency relief package.
Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
by Frank Langfitt
The future King of England tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the prince's royal office in London. His wife tested negative. Both are in isolation in Scotland.
Gov. Beshear Receives Praise For His Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Kentuckians are loving Gov. Andy Beshear's leadership on the COVID-19 crisis. The fandom has produced a deluge of memes and videos online that are helping the state cope with these uncertain times.
COVID-19 Threatens Flight Attendants, Future Of Global Aviation
NPR's Noel King talks to Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on airline workers.
Trump Sends Mixed Messages About Invoking Defense Production Act
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump said he would use the Defense Production Act to get supplies needed to fight the coronavrius, but he has been reluctant to use his powers to force companies to make the items.
Rep. Meadows Will Soon Be The Official White House Chief Of Staff
by Tamara Keith
Congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina has long had President Trump's ear. Now he's transitioning to White House chief of staff in the midst of a spiraling crisis brought on by the coronavirus.