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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's Up, Doc? Bugs Bunny's Age. Cartoon Rabbit Turns 80
Bugs Bunny, the iconic cartoon character, made his official debut in the 1940 Oscar nominated short, The Wild Hare. The Looney Tunes standout was first voiced by actor Mel Blanc.
After Coronavirus Outbreak Among Miami Marlins, Is It Safe To Play Ball?
by Tom Goldman
Major League Baseball has postponed three games because of a coronavirus outbreak in the Miami Marlins' organization. At least 13 players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19.
As Coronavirus Cases Surge, NPR Examines Hospital Capacity
A new NPR News data analysis looks at what's been happening in Louisiana, Idaho and Washington and how institutions in those states are handling hospital and ICU bed capacity problems.
News Brief: GOP Relief Bill, Hospital Bed Capacity, MLB Postponements
After delays, Republicans roll out pandemic relief bill. The crisis is overwhelming public health capacity in many states. And, Major League Baseball postpones 3 games after a coronavirus outbreak.
How Is The Federal Crackdown On Cities Sitting With Conservatives?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg about the tepid response from conservatives against the president sending federal troops into cities which have seen violent protests.
Final Season Of 'Last Chance U' Focuses On Laney College Football
by Eric Deggans
The fifth and final season of Last Chance U — Netflix's verité series — is its best. It follows the football team at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., through a rocky season.
Rare Blue Lobster Discovered At An Ohio Red Lobster
The Akron Zoo quickly sprang into action and rescued the Blue crustacean from the Red Lobster in Cuyahoga Falls. The lobster has been given the name Clawde.
Trump Administration Deploys Additional Law Enforcement To Portland
by Conrad Wilson
More federal law enforcement officers are heading to Portland, Ore., despite officials acknowledging their presence is escalating tensions. Protests are growing and remain focused on racial justice.
Facebook Moves To Prevent Antiquities Looting. Critics Say It's Not Enough
by Jane Arraf
Antiquities looters have been using Facebook to sell their stolen treasures — sometimes while the ancient items are still half-buried in the earth.
Missing Sports During The Pandemic, Fans Try To Spy On The Action
Fans of auto racing in Poland rented 21 cranes and parked them outside the speedway in Lublin to get a view of the race. They had the view from the cheap seats — at the price of the best ones.
'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case
by Shankar Vedantam
In 1979, dubious psychological techniques were used to put a teenager behind bars for life. These flawed ideas may still be at play in other criminal cases.
Coronavirus Sidelines Prison Inmates Who Help Fight Wildfires
by Kevin Stark
Inmates who usually aid in the battle against wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As California enters peak fire season, its forces are down by more than a thousand.