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1. Vietnam Veterans sue to block proposed 'Independence Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery

   The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plans for "Independence Arch," a 250-foot structure proposed for Memorial Circle.

2. Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%

   President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.

3. Pin trading has taken over the Olympics. Here's what it's like in Milan

   Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

4. US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

   The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.

5. How Nazgul the wolfdog made his run for Winter Olympic glory in Italy

   Nazgul isn't talking, but his owners come clean about how he got loose, got famous, and how they feel now

6. Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect

   The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.

7. From cubicles to kitchens: How empty offices are becoming homes

   Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.

8. Opinion: The enduring dignity of Jesse Jackson

   Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

9. A look at the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs

   We look at what yesterday's Supreme Court decision on President Trump's tariffs means for his economic policies and campaign promises.

10. A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later

    Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.