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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.
Maryland Man's Perseverance Pays Off. He Will Attend Harvard Law School
Rehan Staton's job as a sanitation worker helped to support his family and his college studies. He says his colleagues at the trash removal company gave him the inspiration he needed to keep going.
Social Change Leads To Healthy Debate In U.S. Military, Gen. Hyten Says
In a frank phone call with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions about tensions in the military over sexual misconduct and racism.
Behind The Scenes: 1 Man Creates Crowd Noise For Sporting Events
by Melissa Block
With soccer stadiums empty of fans because of COVID-19, broadcasters are juicing up their feeds with prerecorded sound of crowds. Major League Baseball will take a similar approach.
Customs And Border Protection Officers Criticized For Being In Portland
by Martin Kaste
The Trump administration is defending its use of federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Ore. But the state is suing, saying the feds have overreached.
That's A Lot Of Cake: Record Set For World's Largest Lamington
A lamington is a spongy cake with chocolate and coconut. A New Zealand charity set a Guinness World Record after baking a roughly 6,000 pound cake. Beating the previous winner by nearly 1,000 pounds.
Trump Warns Coronavirus Crisis Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
by Domenico Montanaro
Returning to the White House briefing room, President Trump took a more serious tone in talking about the coronavirus pandemic. He urged people to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Novice Witches Hexed The Moon, Upsetting Others On WitchTok
WitchTok is a niche corner of the Internet for self described witches who lean into astrology and worship different kinds of deities. There was concern the hex would hurt the world's cosmic energy.
Attack In New Jersey Reminds Judges That Their Jobs Are Dangerous
by Brian Mann
Judges across the U.S. face growing threats of violence. After the deadly attack on the family of a federal judge in New Jersey, experts say providing better security is a challenge.
News Brief: Trump Briefing, Schools' Dilemmas, Portland's Lawsuit
President Trump's message changes as pandemic cases surge. More schools scrap plans for in-person classes. And, Oregon sues federal agencies for civil rights abuses by federal officers in Portland.
George Floyd's Death In Minneapolis Forces Change In France
by Eleanor Beardsley
For years, the sister of a man who died after being held down by three French police officers has been campaigning for justice. She's become the face of Black Lives Matter in France.