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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."
Trump To Unveil New Guidance On School Prayer
by Tom Gjelten
President Trump is announcing an initiative to "safeguard" the right of students and teachers to pray in school. Court decisions will limit what he can do.
News Brief: Trump Impeachment, Russian Government, U.S-China Trade
The latest fallout from a Soviet-born businessman caught up in Trump's impeachment. The main ministers of the Russian government have resigned. And, Phase 1 of the U.S.-China trade deal is signed.
Russian Government Resigns As Putin Calls For Constitutional Change
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's handling of domestic policy has been criticized, but there's also speculation President Vladimir Putin is setting up a system for him to remain in power.
Recapping The Democratic Presidential Debate In Iowa
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mark Alexander, dean of Villanova University's law school, about the latest Democratic debate. He has prepped candidates, such as Barack Obama, for previous debates.
Trump's Impeachment Trial Could Hurt Sen. Jones' Reelection Bid
by Debbie Elliott
We examine how a vulnerable Democrat from Alabama is approaching President Trump's impeachment trial. Senator Doug Jones is up for reelection in a state where Trump has a 59% approval rating.
Prince Harry And Meghan Will No Longer Particpate In Royal Media Pool
by Frank Langfitt
The treatment of Meghan Markle by the British tabloids is said to be one of the main reasons why she and her husband Prince Harry have chosen to distance themselves from the royal family.
Trump's Impeachment Trial To Begin In The Senate Next Week
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the long-delayed articles of impeachment against President Trump that will be sent over from the House on Wednesday.
24 Hour Fitness Closes For The Day, Utah Man Trapped Inside
When Dan Hill finished a late-night swim, he found himself alone. While 24 hours is in the gym's name, this 24 Hour Fitness closed at midnight. That's according to a sign on the door.