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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."
Maybe Don't Be Driving While You Pursue Your Musical Passion
Police in Washington pulled over a truck driver for speeding and found he had rigged up a recording studio on wheels. He had a computer and drop-down microphone so he could produce music and drive.
South Carolina Man Fishes Winning Lottery Ticket Out Of The Trash
The man threw his lottery ticket away when he thought it wasn't a winner. He checked the numbers again, and dug the ticket out of garbage. He plans to spend the $1000,000 on his grandkids.
Coronavirus Affects Bottom Line For Businesses In U.S. Chinatowns
by Adrian Ma
The coronavirus outbreak is creating turmoil for businesses — and not just those in China. In some Chinatowns in the U.S., many business owners say the normal flow of customers has evaporated.
Political Protests In Chile Alter The Site's Landscape
by Philip Reeves
Chile's protest movement has transformed a giant plaza in Santiago into a venue for graffiti, art, street theater, concerts — and bloody clashes with police.
Critics Say Proposed Copper Mine In Minnesota Threatens Pristine Water
by Dan Kraker
A company in northern Minnesota wants to build an underground copper mine near a federally protected wilderness with crystal clear drinking water. Which jobs are more key: mining or tourism?
Amid Coronavirus Scare, Taking The Temperature Of The U.S. Economy
President Trump's proposed budget forecasts economic growth. NPR's David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the U.S. economy.
News Brief: N.H. Primary, Coronavirus, Lockdown Drills
New Hampshire's primary takes center stage. Health officials worry about the spread of the coronavirus outside China. And, two large teacher unions question the effectiveness of active shooter drills.
Beyond Santana: Malo And The Forgotten Wave Of '70s Latin Rock Bands
For "One-Hit Wonders/Second-Best Songs," Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras recommends "Momotombo" by Malo. The band is known for hit "Suavecito," and often overshadowed by rock peer Santana.
Warren's Presidential Campaign Hopes For Boost From N.H. Primary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts placed third among Democratic presidential candidates in the Iowa caucuses. Voters in New Hampshire turn out Tuesday for the nation's first primary.
S.D. Senate To Debate Bill Banning Treatments For Transgender Teens
by Lee Strubinger
South Dakota's state Senate will take up a bill on Monday that the House passed making it a crime for doctors to perform gender confirmation surgery or prescribe puberty blockers for kids under 16.
Trump's Proposed Budget Is Expected To Include Spending Cuts
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Russell Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, about President Trump's proposed spending plan, and what it might mean for a possible second term.
Lozenges With Zinc May Shorten A Cold's Duration
by Allison Aubrey
Does Zinc help shorten the common cold? There's some evidence that it does, but it depends on the dose.