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Congress reconvenes this week with a top priority: electing the leaders of each chamber. Here's a look at the contenders. And, top priorities for Trump's Justice Department.

Alistair Campbell, British Prime Minister Tony Blair's top media strategist, steps down amid accusations that he helped exaggerate evidence on Iraq's weapons programs. The British media had dubbed Campbell the "real deputy prime minister." Campbell cites family reasons for his resignation. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

Given Simmons' Top Chef judging cred, we ask her to turn her discerning palate toward taking down some trendy foods that have overstayed their welcome. She's still waiting for a good cake pop.

NPR's senior education correspondent offers his predictions for the big stories in K-12 and higher education.

In 1995, the Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia took a shoestring DIY approach to recording their debut album, Mystic Stylez. Their example led to a flourishing independent hip-hop scene.

Also: Loving the insect, the tree lobster; earthquake deaths mount in Taiwan; and an Indian soldier who survived six days under snow from an avalanche has died.

Also: The status of the trade talks between the U.S. and the E.U. are unclear; there are primary elections in Arizona and Florida today; and somebody mysteriously stole 500 cows in New Zealand.

Also: A suspect in a string of Tampa murders is arrested; President Trump will highlight tax proposals in a visit to Missouri, and an Iranian wrestler throws a match to avoid an Israeli opponent.

Also: Soccer star Lionel Messi is sentenced to prison in a tax fraud case; Chinese flooding deaths increase; and nobody won the Mega Millions lotto last night: the jackpot is now $508 million.

Also: Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected to run for President; there's violence in Burundi's contested presidential election; and the Houston Ship Channel reopens after an accident.