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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."
'Parasite' Makes Best Picture History At The Academy Awards
by Mandalit del Barco
At Sunday's Oscars, the one true surprise came in the biggest moment of all. For the first time, a foreign language film won best picture. Parasite is a comedy-drama-thriller about class and secrets.
Texas' Decision Not To Prioritize Census Could Come At A Financial Cost
by Ashley Lopez
Texas is growing but whether the 2020 census depicts that depends on how well the count goes. For political reasons, state leaders did not prioritize the effort and some worry that could backfire.
In An Election Year, Will Trump's Budget Face Roadblocks?
Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about President Trump's proposed budget which is released Monday.
A Moon Landing In 2024? NASA Says It'll Happen; Others Say: No Way
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Whistleblower Suit Filed Against U.S. Olympic And Paralympic Committee
by Tom Goldman
A former high-ranking official at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit. Bill Moreau alleges he was fired for raising concerns about abuse of athletes.
Feds May Open Utah National Monuments For Mining And Drilling
by Kirk Siegler
The Trump administration announced management plans for public lands in Utah that were formerly part of national monuments declared by President Obama. Critics worry it means more drilling and mining.
Iowa Results Lagged As Candidates Moved On To New Hampshire
by Asma Khalid
Though the outcome of the Iowa caucuses stretched out all week, Democrats are in New Hampshire for a debate ahead of the state's primary in four days. Seven candidates qualified for Friday's debate.
Democratic Party Appears Fractured After Iowa And Before N.H. Primary
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Aimee Allison of the political organization She the People, and Robby Mook, ex-campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, about Democrats' disunity.
Vatican Turns 19th Century Palace Into A Homeless Shelter
by Sylvia Poggioli
In Rome, behind Saint Peter's Square, there's an impressive palace that the Vatican owns. Some church officials wanted to turn it into a money-making enterprise, but Pope Francis had other ideas.
What Do You Get When You Mix Ancient Seeds, Water, Hormones, Fertilizer?
You get a variety of date palm tree that had been extinct for more than a century. Scientists in Israel hope that "Hannah" will flower and be pollinated by a male tree named "Methuselah."
GoPro Camera, Inside Stolen Purse, Is Returned To Owner
Saarah Yob was traveling to New Orleans when her purse was stolen. James Elmes found the bag, and with the help of Twitter, he tracked her down. It took 800 retweets for him to find her.