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Just four companies dominate the beef processing market. That means higher prices for consumers and lower prices for ranchers, who — with cattle feeders — are trying to build their own meat plants.

John B. Chambers led the team at ratings agency S&p that decided to downgrade the country's AAA rating in 2011. It was a big decision, and it took a personal toll — but he has no regrets.

In fiction, Adam Johnson offers a view of life in North Korea under Kim Jong Il. In nonfiction, Ronald Kessler looks into the FBI's tactical operations teams, and Peter D. Ward explores the likely impact of our rapidly melting ice caps.

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force — FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, CDC Director Robert Redfield and NIAID Director Anthony Fauci — are isolating themselves for two weeks.

Also: An arctic blast plunges into the U.S.; ISIS fighters bulldoze relics in an ancient Iraqi city; and there isn't enough snow for the opening of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race - they have to move it.

Also: Women with high risk pregnancies may develop heart disease; a NASA space craft will get a close-up of Jupiter's Great Red Spot; and China tests a space station habitat - on Earth.

Also: A Pennsylvania special Congressional election is neck-and-neck; President Trump will review border wall prototypes in San Diego; and the All Songs Considered SXSW 2018 Preview is here!

Also: A NASA rover makes a find on Mars; the U.N. estimates there are 60 million refugees worldwide; and a 33,000-pipe Atlantic City organ is being refurbished.

Also: Three Japanese utility officials are charged in the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster; scores of people die in an ISIS bombing in Baghdad; and a Navy SEAL will receive the Medal of Honor today.

Also: The CDC offers more Zika advice to pregnant women; Saudi Arabia is willing to send troops to Syria; and the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition is in full swing in Wisconsin.