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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.
37 Racehorses Have Died At Santa Anita Park Since December
NPR's Noel King talks to Jim Chairusmi of The Wall Street Journal about a racehorse suffering a catastrophic injury at the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday in Arcadia, Calif.
Impeachment Probe Wants To Hear From White House Heavy Hitter
by Tamara Keith
A House panel has called John Eisenberg, the top lawyer from President Trump's National Security Council, to testify Monday in the impeachment inquiry. Who is he and is he likely to show?
Impeachment Trial Would Create Unprecedented Issue For 6 U.S. Senators
by Scott Detrow
Several Democratic presidential candidates are also sitting senators. If there's a Trump impeachment trial early next year, it could impede their ability to campaign in Iowa before the caucuses.
Mexican Cooking Show, 'From My Ranch To Your Kitchen,' Is YouTube Hit
by Carrie Kahn
A grandma, in a rustic outdoor ranch kitchen, is tearing up the Internet in Mexico with her simple, home style cooking. Since starting in August, she's got 1.5 million subscribers.
Missouri Jury Award Sparks Questions About Police Culture
by Jason Rosenbaum
The St. Louis County Police Department's leadership is in turmoil after a jury awarded an officer nearly $20 million who said he was told to "tone down his gayness."
Minnesota Has A Lot To Offer But No Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Jayson Gonzalez would drive 270 miles to a Krispy Kreme store in Iowa. He loaded up his cars with doughnuts, and delivered them to Twin Cities customers. Krispy Kreme told him to end his operation.
Commemorating 4 Decades Since The Iran Hostage Crisis
Forty years ago, protesters stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran — resulting in a 444-day hostage crisis. NPR's David Greene talks to Ambassador John Limbert, who was one of the Americans held captive.
Armored Vehicles Will Support U.S. Forces Guarding Syrian Oil Fields
by Scott Bowman
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said U.S. troops would protect Syrian oil fields from ISIS, and later acknowledged the troops would also prevent Russian and Syrian troops from getting the oil.
Famed Puerto Rican Astrologer Walter Mercado Dies At 87
Walter Mercado, the popular astrologer who endeared himself to millions of Hispanic television viewers for more than three decades, died Saturday in Puerto Rico.
Thieves Respond To Multiple Appeals And Return 1-Ton Boulder
Local news reports in Arizona said the thieves made off with Wizard Rock. Forest Service officials said they think the thieves must have used "heavy equipment" to pull off the heist.