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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."
Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Californians To Stay At Home
by Leila Fadel
As the state tries to contain the coronavirus, the governor told the 40 million people who live in the state not to go out. It's the first statewide order of its kind.
Food And Drug Administration Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus
NPR's David Greene talks to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn who has said the agency is moving as quickly as it can to find a vaccine while still following protocol to ensure safety standards are met.
With Schools Closed, How Are Students In Need Getting Meals?
by Cory Turner
Schools across the country have shut down, and staff members are scrambling to feed the millions of children who depend on free or low-cost meals at school.
What Has The WHO Learned Since The COVID-19 Outbreak Began?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Maria Van Kerkhove, an emerging diseases expert at the World Health Organization, about the latest information on the spread of the coronavirus worldwide.
Examining The Trade-Offs To Social Distancing
by Nurith Aizenman
Countries are imposing unprecedented social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, is there a point when the cost to society outweighs the benefits?
Kansas Cancels In-Person Classes For The Rest Of The School Year
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kansas City Schools Superintendent Charles Foust about the state's governor suspending K-12 in-person classes for the rest of the school year.
News Brief: California Order, ProPublica Probe, Italy Pandemic Deaths
California issues "stay at home" order amid coronavirus pandemic. ProPublica investigates whether Sen. Burr improperly unloaded stock. And, Italy's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses China's.
Doctors Experiment With Existing Medicines To Find COVID-19 Cure
by Sidney Lupkin
A vaccine against coronavirus looks to be at least a year away. Doctors are trying existing medicines that might be useful in the meantime. One appears promising.
Some Beaches Close To Heed Coronavirus Restrictions
by Greg Allen
While state officials warn against gatherings of more than 10 people, spring breakers continue to gather in large numbers. In Florida, many communities are closing bars, restaurants and beaches.