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For Rapper Drake, It Really Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Drake recently released Scary Hours 2, a mini-album with three songs on it, and those songs all debuted in the top-three spots of the Billboard Hot 100. No other artist has ever pulled this off.

<em>Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg</em> and Amanda Tyler

'Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue' Offers Look At Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Early Work

One of the justice's former clerks, Amanda Tyler, worked with her on the collection that includes historic opinions and arguments from earlier years when she appeared as a lawyer before the top court.

The Jan. 6 riot at the Capito has reinvigorated a long-running debate about whether the U.S. should have a domestic terrorism law. As a candidate, President Biden said he would seek such a law. Since Biden took office, his administration has said only that the matter is under review.

An Old Debate Renewed: Does The U.S. Now Need A Domestic Terrorism Law?

With all the talk about domestic terrorism, you might assume there's a law against it. There's not. The storming of the Capitol has again raised the question about whether one is needed.

News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Purdue Pharma Plan, Capitol Riot

Some European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, files bankruptcy plan. Two men are arrested for assaulting an officer during the insurrection.

Tribal Nations Hope New Interior Secretary Will Make Drilling Easier

Many tribal nations rely on oil and gas for economic independence. They hope Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will make it easier for them to extract fossil fuels despite her past opposition.

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found that nearly half of former President Donald Trump's supporters said they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine if one becomes available to them.

Calls Grow For Trump To Urge Hesitant Supporters To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Trump supporters are the least likely to say they will seek a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available to them. Of the hesitancy among Republicans, Dr. Anthony Fauci says, "I just don't get it."

Sharp, 'Off The Charts' Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women

Some doctors are seeing a disturbing spike in lethal alcoholic liver disease, especially among young women. The recent trend has been supercharged, they say, by the pandemic's isolation and pressures.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pictured on March 10, on Monday came out swinging at Republicans leading the charge to remove him from office in a recall bid.

California Gov. Newsom Lashes Out At 'Extremist' Republicans, Pledges To Fight Recall

"Let's call it what it is: it's a partisan, Republican recall — backed by the [Republican National Committee], anti-mask and anti-vax extremists, and pro-Trump forces," Newsom said Monday.

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks to his team during a game against Villanova in the Big East tournament on March 7, 2021. Auriemma has tested positive for the coronavirus.

NCAA Women's Basketball: UConn Again A Top Seed. But Starting Without Its Famed Coach

UConn Head Coach Geno Auerimma has tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to join his team until the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

The aftermath of a forested area in Linn County from the August 10 derecho.

State Lawmakers Won't Advance Bill Raising Taxes On State's Hard-Hit Private Forests

State lawmakers said Monday they don't plan to advance a bill that would've cut into a tax exemption for the state's privately-managed forests. Critics of the proposal said it would've been a kick in the teeth as the state's woodlands still struggle to recover from last August's derecho.

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