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A new Mexican film pokes fun at the cluelessness of the country's rich and shows the stark income gap in this country where 40 percent live in extreme poverty and is home to the richest man in the world.

The Washington Monument was seriously damaged by an earthquake last summer that left hunks of stone lying around the base of obelisk. Months later, National Park Service officials are finalizing a plan for repairs, but the structure will remain closed for at least another year.

It's known as the quiet period — the SEC-mandated time before an initial public offering when a company's top officials have to avoid anything close to hype. And with Facebook's IPO expected next week, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his colleagues are pretty much staying mum.

Illinois became the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to state Sen. Scott Surovell of Virginia about the likelihood of ratifying in his state.

The trial of singer R Kelly on charges of trafficking, abuse, and racketeering begins Monday. Kelly is accused of abusing women and girls in a pattern going back years.

Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names now, but Social Security Administration data shows oak-based names are gaining popularity, particularly in conservative parts of the country.

NPR's Scott Simon asks New York University law professor Ryan Goodman why he thinks the redacted Mueller report points to collusion and what he feels the odds of an obstruction of justice case are.

Troubled plane maker Boeing promised sweeping changes to its manufacturing operations in an action plan that was mandated by federal regulators after a midair blowout on a 737 Max jet in January.

The report doesn't materially change the controversy or reveal new facts. It is a reminder of a bad decision that has been a weight on Clinton's campaign since before she announced she was running.

The Chinese government announced Tuesday that it is investigating Zhou Yongkang, the former security czar. Zhou is the most senior politician ever to face a corruption investigation in China.