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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.
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights U.S. Reliance On China's Rare Earth Metals
by Jackie Northam
The pandemic has reignited calls to sever supply chains with China, which isn't easy when the U.S. relies on rare earth elements used in defense systems and electronics.
A Look At Biden's Campaign Strategy Four Months Ahead Of November's Election
by Asma Khalid
Joe Biden is out-polling President Trump in key states, and his fundraising has shot up. This is despite the fact that Biden rarely dominates the news cycle the way Trump does.
Coronavirus Around The World: How Countries Are Coping With COVID-19 Surges
A look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.
Medical Professionals Still Prescribing Dangerously High Amounts Of Opioids In U.S.
by Brian Mann
An NPR investigation found doctors and dentists are still prescribing large amounts of opioids, putting millions at risk of addiction, overdose and death.
Several Churches Announce They Won't Reopen This Year
by Tom Gjelten
A small but growing number of churches have announced they do not plan to reopen until 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns.
LaGrange, Georgia Mayor On Governor's Lawsuit Blocking Mask Mandates
Steve Inskeep speaks with Jim Thornton, mayor of LaGrange, Georgia, about the Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order that bans localities from issuing a mask mandate.
School Administrators Grapple With Reopening Decision
by Cory Turner
As President Trump and the U.S. Department of Education push school leaders to quickly reopen K-12 schools, superintendents across the country insist science, not politics, will guide them.
U.S. General Discusses Status Of U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
Steve Inskeep speaks with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, about the security of American troops in Afghanistan.
Michigan Jeweler Buries His Products, Holds Real Life Treasure Hunt
Johnny Perri inherited a jewelry shop from his dad. When the COVID-19 pandemic hurt his business, he decided he'd bury his jewelry and sell tickets for the ultimate scavenger hunt.
News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Hacks, School Reopening Decisions, Opioid Prescriptions
Russian hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine trial information. School administrators must decide if they will host in-person learning this year. And, doctors are still prescribing too many opioids.