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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.
Pompeo's Possible Political Ambitions
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was not in the situation room during the U.S. raid against ISIS. Instead, he was in Kansas, on a trip that has once again sparked questions about a possible Senate run.
Lebanese Prime Minister Resigns
After weeks of raucous protests — and sometimes violent attempts to quell them — there was celebration in the streets of Beirut Tuesday. Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is resigning.
90 Years After Black Tuesday, What Are The Lessons For Today's Investors?
On the 90th anniversary of Wall Street's Black Tuesday of 1929, we review the history and ask a personal finance columnist what the lessons are for today's investors.
Law Professor On What's Ahead For The Impeachment Inquiry
Rachel Martin speaks with law professor and constitutional scholar Kim Wehle about the timing and relevance of the House's upcoming vote on the impeachment process.
Newly Discovered Beetle Named For Greta Thunberg: Nelloptodes Gretae
The London Natural History Museum has named a species of beetle after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to honor her contribution to raising awareness of environmental issues.
White House's Ukraine Expert To Testify In Impeachment Inquiry
by Franco Ordoñez
As part of the House impeachment inquiry, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council is expected to lay out deep concerns he had over how the Trump administration handled Ukraine policy.
Boeing Chief To Face Grilling From Lawmakers On 737 Crashes
Boeing's CEO will testify before lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, amid a long-running investigation into the safety of the Boeing 737 Max and Boeing's role and responsibility.
Report: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Own A Smartphone By Age 11
by Anya Kamenetz
American teenagers spend 7 hours, 22 minutes per day on average with screen media, not counting schoolwork or homework. That's according to the newly released Common Sense Census.
A Jeopardy! Question That's Good As Hell
Lizzo posted on Instagram, " MAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I MADE IT" after this aired: "In 2019, this five-letter rap and R&B artist had the 'Juice' to be nominated for best new artist at the VMA's."
Trump Administration's Interest In Syrian Oil Fields Raises Questions
by David Welna
President Trump has recently spoken of the need to secure oil fields in Syria that were a source of revenue for the Islamic State. He appears to consider them a possible source of revenue for the U.S.
Healdsburg, Calif., Mayor On His Town's Evacuation From Wildfires
Thousands of people in California have been forced to flee as fast-moving wildfires continue to burn. David Greene speaks with Healdsburg Mayor David Hagele, who has led his town's evacuation effort.