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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."
Ahead Of Iowa Caucuses, Pete Buttigieg's Momentum Slows
Morning Edition hosts Rachel Martin and David Greene talk to Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, ex-mayor of South Bend, Ind., who is among 11 candidates trying to become the nominee.
African Americans Support Biden Over Other Democratic Candidates
Democratic Rep. Cedric Richmond of Louisiana talks to NPR's Rachel Martin and David Greene about former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign. Richmond is an ex-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Iowa Caucuses Have Been Turned Into A Musical
A Des Moines theater company has borrowed songs from A Chorus Line for a new production called Adore Us Line. Democrats do their best song and dance as they audition to be president.
Bernie Sanders Enjoys A Surge In Polling Ahead Of Iowa Caucuses
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, a surrogate for the Bernie Sanders campaign, who says Donald Trump has been awful to the people of the upper Midwest.
Klobuchar Says She's Seen A Surge In People Turning Out For Her In Iowa
As Iowans prepare to caucus, NPR's David Greene talks to Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is in Washington for closing arguments in the Trump impeachment trial, then she will head to Iowa.
2020 Primary Season Gets Underway With Iowa's Democratic Caucuses
The stakes are high in Iowa — the last four Democratic nominees have all won the Hawkeye state. The pressure is on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders who has led in the polls coming into the caucuses.
Iowa Farmer Says He's Disenchanted With President Trump
by Rachel Martin
With just hours until Iowans are set to decide who they want to run against President Trump in this year's election, many Iowans remain undecided — and that includes some unlikely caucusers.
Senate Impeachment Trial Status: Closing Arguments Up Next
by Tim Mak
Closing arguments will be delivered Monday in President Trump's impeachment trial. There's little doubt that the Senate will vote on Wednesday to acquit him on two articles of impeachment.
In Northeast Spain, Catalonia Kicks Off Green Onion Season
by Lucía Benavides
Winter barbecues are a tradition in Catalonia. Instead of meat on the grill, it's locally grown onions. Family and friends get together to grill and eat the onions with a traditional Catalan sauce.
Iowa Caucuses: A View On Immigration From Denison
by David Greene
Immigrants have played a large role in keeping Denison, Iowa, economically and culturally vibrant. Some migrants in that city have noticed anti-immigrant sentiment increasing in recent years.
After Months Of Campaigning And Debating, Iowa Caucuses Are Here
Morning Edition hosts David Greene and Rachel Martin, in Iowa for the caucuses, talk to NPR senior political editor Domenico Montanaro and Des Moines Register political editor Rachel Stassen-Berger.
After Slow Start, Chiefs Pull Off Super Bowl Victory Over The 49ers
by Tom Goldman
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions for the first time in 50 years — beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. The Chiefs had yet another thrilling come-from-behind victory.