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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."
Expert Says There Is Time To Prevent A U.S. Coronavirus Epidemic
NPR's Noel King talks to Luciana Borio about preventing a U.S. coronavirus epidemic. She was head of medical and biodefense preparedness at the National Security Council.
After Threats, 'American Dirt' Publisher Cancels Author's Tour
The publisher of American Dirt has canceled the remainder of author Jeanine Cummins' book tour following threats. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks author Reyna Grande for her thoughts on the book's critics.
Veteran Journalist Honored With Black Heritage Stamp
Gwen Ifill, who died at the age of 61 after battling cancer, will be memorialized on a new U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp. She will be the 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series.
Portsmouth, N.H., Bridge Plays A Role In Marriage Proposal
For two engineers the Memorial Bridge is more than just a bridge. He once worked on the bridge and she helped design the park underneath it. He arranged to have the bridge lifted and then proposed.
Man Is Surprised By How Much His Watch Is Worth
In the 1970s a man treated himself to a Rolex watch. It cost him a little more than $300. When he recently brought it to the TV show Antiques Roadshow, an expert told him it was worth up to $700,000.
Some Chiefs' Fans Accused Of Being Insensitive To Native Americans
by Frank Morris
The Kansas City Chiefs will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in half a century. That's sparked euphoria in the city amid concerns over imagery and fan traditions that many find offensive.
Critics: U.K.'s Chinese Telecom Deal Is A Cybersecurity Risk
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with cybersecurity expert Alan Woodward about concerns that the United Kingdom is allowing Chinese telecom firm Huawei to build a new 5G data network.
Iowa Caucuses Begin Democrats' Presidential Nominating Contests
Iowa Democrats gather Monday to kick off the nominating contests that will pick the party's presidential nominee — that person will take on President Trump in November.
Movies Generating Buzz At This Year's Sundance Film Festival
From quirky comedies to groundbreaking documentaries, this year's Sundance Film Festival is showcasing 118 feature films. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan.
'Throughline': The Origins Of Iran's Gen. Qassem Soleimani
by Ramtin Arablouei
The U.S.-Iran relationship has been shaped by a shadow branch of the Iranian military, led by a general that the U.S. killed earlier this month. The NPR podcast Throughline examine his legacy.
Democrats Pressured To Make Iowa Caucuses More Accessible
by Juana Summers
With days to go until Monday's Iowa caucuses, we examine how the caucusing process can pose problems and barriers for certain groups of voters who might want to participate.