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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."
College Baseball Coach Died In Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant
by Adolfo Guzman Lopez
The helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter also killed three members of another family. The baseball coach at Orange Coast College died along with his wife and daughter.
Pompeo To Visit Ukraine Which Is Caught Up In U.S. Politics
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Pompeo on Thursday arives in Ukraine — the country at the center of President Trump's impeachment. The trip is to support Ukraine in its pushback against Russian aggression.
Senate To Vote Friday On Whether To Allow Impeachment Witnesses
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Claudia Grisales and Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about the Senate impeachment trial, and the possibility of witnesses being called to testify.
Heat Is On GOP To Allow Witnesses At Impeachment Trial, Sen. Warren Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren about the debate over whether witnesses will be called in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in.
Indoor Vertical Farm In Cincinnati Will Be Fully Automated
by Ann Thompson
This year is expected to be a big one for autonomous farming where robots plant, nurture and harvest leafy greens indoors. One such farm is under construction in Ohio.
South Carolina Animal Rescue Group Wants Piggy Cuddlers
Here's your chance to cuddle a pig. The Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary says volunteers need to help 100 rescued pigs prepare for their new lives as pets.
China Confirms Nearly 6,000 Cases Of Coronavirus
by Emily Feng
China's health officials say the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has risen to 5,974 in 31 provinces with 132 deaths. People are asking why it took so long for controls to be implemented.
Senate Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase
A two-day question-and-answer period begins Wednesday in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump as a fight over witnesses continues to heat up.
Mango Season Adds Flavor To Kenya's Njaanuary
by Eyder Peralta
January is a tough month in Kenya as people's wallets recover from the holidays. The month is known as Njaanuary — or hungry January. But at least there are mangoes. Loads of them.
Does Netflix's 'The Circle' Count As An Epistolary Drama?
by Neda Ulaby
Contestants on the new social-media-based reality show, The Circle, never meet in person. Their online profiles may not be what they seem — reminding us of a certain kind of literary drama.
Why The Cost Of Air Ambulances Is Rising
Air ambulances used to be operated primarily by hospitals but now many private companies provide this service. Despite the increased competition, the cost of taking an air ambulance has soared.
Atari Gaming System Is The Inspiration For New Hotel Chain
Atari, the company that popularized home video gaming in the 1970s and 80s, is partnering with a group developing a series of hotels to cater to the gaming crowd.