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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.
Virginia's Monument Avenue Sees Great Change Amid Racial Unrest In The U.S.
by Mallory Noe-Payne
We look at the contrast between Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue now and when it was first planned and constructed in the late 19th century.
How Chicago Is Reacting To Trump's Decision To Send Federal Agents To The CIty
President Trump is sending a surge of federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat violent crime. NPR's Rachel Martin and Cheryl Corley talk about the announcement.
Animals At BioPark Zoo In Albuquerque Sell Art During Lockdown
BioPark Zoo closed because of the pandemic. Employees there decided to raise money through The Art Gone Wild project, where people can buy "knockoff" artwork painted by the animals.
Herd Immunity Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Can Be Problematic
by Geoff Brumfiel
As the pandemic drags on, researchers are increasingly doubtful that so-called "herd immunity" can be reached without a vaccine. Many now believe COVID-19 may be around forever.
Jordanian Prime Minister On The Future Of The West Bank
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.
Eddie Glaude Jr. On His New Book And What America Can Learn From James Baldwin
NPR's Noel King speaks with Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.
California Surpasses New York In Total COVID-19 Cases
by Nathan Rott
California now has the most COVID-19 cases in the country, surpassing New York. But the number of deaths is far lower, in part because more than half of the new cases are young people.
Jacksonville Residents Nervous As The City Prepares For The RNC
by Sky Lebron
Jacksonville, Fla., took on hosting the Republican National Convention at short notice. The city's preparations aren't inspiring confidence in residents and even local law enforcement.
New Orleans Musician Raises Money, Provides Instruments To Kids In Exchange For Guns
A fatal shooting inspired New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen to offer youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns. He has raised more than $10,000.