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Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months
by Stephen Thompson
This week, the rapper Future hit #1 on Billboard's albums chart for a third time in the last six months. Meanwhile, on the songs, chart, stasis is becoming the coin of the realm.
What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications
by John Burnett
A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
Barr Holds His Ground As Democrats Question Him On Controversies
by Carrie Johnson
Attorney General William Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over protesters and cases involving people close to President Trump. Barr defended himself and Trump.
After Decades, Elderly Veterans Receive Highest Honor A Unit Can Receive
by Jay Price
The nation has corrected an oversight three quarters of a century old, awarding the 30th Infantry Division a Presidential Unit Citation for holding off a German counterattack.
Black Civil Rights Leaders In Oregon Say Now Is The Time For Change
by Kirk Siegler
They announced a two-year plan they say will dismantle systemic racism in the state. Among other things, they want more money for mental health and for a Black-led study on improving public safety.
Without National Strategy For School Reopenings, Parents Face Uncertainty
by Anya Kamenetz
The school reopening debate is heating up again. The nation's biggest teachers union raised the possibility of strikes if schools reopen without sufficient safeguards. Child care is another issue.
U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
Turkey Passes Measure To Tighten Control On Social Media
by Durrie Bouscaren
Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media companies — a move that could further restrict free speech.
CEOs Of 4 Tech Giants To Testify Before House Panel Hearing
by Alina Selyukh
For the first time, CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will appear together before a House panel Wednesday to answer lawmakers about whether they're using their power to squash competition.