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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.
Security precautions are in place as mourners gather for Queen Elizabeth's funeral
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Frank Langfitt, author Claudia Joseph and Nick Aldworth, a U.K. national counterterrorism expert, about the queen's funeral and security precautions.
Remembering the life of England's longest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to historian Dan Jones about the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, and how the royal family has and will continue to be put to the test by the public.
Ukrainians report evidence of human rights abuses, including mass burial sites
by Jason Beaubien
Ukrainian officials allege that in the wake of the Russian retreat from the northeast of the country, they've found numerous mass graves, including one near the city Izium containing over 400 bodies.
We should not being using human beings as pawns, Mass. state Sen. Cyr says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks Massachusetts state Sen. Julian Cyr, who represents Martha's Vineyard, about the migrants that were flown to the resort island. The community welcomed the migrants.
How does Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis benefit by putting migrants on a plane?
About 50 migrants arrived by plane in Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Wednesday on flights paid for by DeSantis. The governor says the flights help protect his state from the costs of illegal immigration.
After being dropped, vets and their caregivers may remain in VA program
by Quil Lawrence
Veterans and their caregivers who are part of a popular Department of Veterans Affairs program are breathing easier after a three-year grace period on unenrollment was announced.
Ukraine made recent battlefield gains. How will Putin retaliate?
by Michele Kelemen
Ukraine's battlefield victories are a reason for celebration. But could it could also usher in another dangerous phase — with Russia's President Vladimir Putin lashing out in other ways.
What scientist doesn't dream of receiving a Nobel Prize? An Ig Nobel may have to do
Nobel Prizes are announced next month, but winners of the Ig Nobels were revealed Thursday. Those awards are given for the funniest research projects. They included surfing ducklings.
Harlem Gospel Travelers' album has a '70s vibe but subject material is of this moment
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ifedayo Gatling of the Harlem Gospel Travelers, and the group's producer and mentor Eli "Paperboy" Reed, about their second album Look Up! which is out Friday.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 7 decades, inspiring generations of songwriters
The Queen made her way into generations of pop music. We listen to a portion of several songs which mention the queen — including songs by Duke Ellington, The Beatles and The Sex Pistols.
Rep. Peltola says her Alaskan heritage is interwoven into everything she does
by Nina Kravinsky
Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in this week, making her the first Alaskan Native in Congress. Before taking office, she went back to rural southwest Alaska, where she was welcomed by the community.