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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.
John Lewis, Sharecroppers' Son, Is Given A Heroes Sendoff In Alabama
by Debbie Elliott
People from across Alabama turned out to honor the life of Congressman John Lewis. He was born in Alabama and many of his most important civil rights moments happened in the state.
Racial Justice Protests In Portland Enter Their 3rd Month
by Vanessa Romo
Protests stemming from the killing of George Floyd continued over the weekend in Portland, Ore., following a judge's ruling that denied a request for a restraining order against federal police.
Married Couple Affected By Muslim Travel Ban, Pandemic Constraints
by Joanna Kakissis
A couple forced into a long-distance marriage because of a Trump administration travel ban on Muslim countries haven't seen each other in more than five months because of pandemic travel restrictions.
Coronavirus Pushes Some Hospitals In Southern Louisiana To The Brink
by Rosemary Westwood
NPR analysis shows hospitals in Lafayette and Lake Charles have among the worst ratios of hospital beds to COVID-19 infection rates. We hear what that means for patients, families and health workers.
Lottery Winner In Jamaica Avoids The Spotlight Dressed As Darth Vader
The man, hiding his identity, showed up in the Star Wars costume to claim his $95 million prize. The lottery company tweeted: May the millions be with you.
Trump Cancels Jacksonville RNC Event As Florida Sees Record High Daily Infections
by Greg Allen
President Trump announced he is canceling the Republican National Convention celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida next month. Florida registered a record 173 daily coronavirus deaths on Thursday.
With COVID-19 Cases Surging, Uninsured Texans Have Few Health Care Options
by Ashley Lopez
Texas has the most uninsured people in the U.S. – close to 20% of its population. They face a lot of unknowns about how to get and pay for health care if infected. Texas hospitals are affected, too.
Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Movement To Rethink Incarceration
by Sarah Gonzalez
For decades, Democrats and Republicans competed to be toughest on crime. But that's changing. NPR's Planet Money podcast explores the changing views on prisons in Oklahoma.
Drive-In Movies Gain Popularity As People Seek Safe Activities During Pandemic
by Ashley Westerman
Drive-in movie theaters are making a bit of a comback amid the pandemic. And people are going, even just to reclaim a bit of of their Saturday nights back.