Judy Woodruff:

General Franco took power after the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s that killed half-a-million people. He ruled until his death in 1975.

Back in this country, Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race. He said he will run for reelection instead. Ryan's departure leaves 17 Democrats vying for the nomination.

Former President Jimmy Carter went home from a Georgia hospital today. He fell Monday night and fractured his pelvis. It was his third fall and injury since last spring. Mr. Carter is 95. He has lived longer than any other American president.

The U.S. Census Bureau is now out with new projections of dramatic change. They show a population of 400 million by the year 2058, up from the current 326 million. It will also be more diverse, with non-Hispanic whites dipping below 50 percent of the population. And there will be more senior citizens than children in just 15 years from now.

And on Wall Street today, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 28 points to close at 26805. The Nasdaq rose 66 points, and the S&P 500 added five.

And the Houston Astros have fired an executive who shouted abusive language at female reporters. "Sports Illustrated" had reported that Brandon Taubman used profanity, yelling about player who was once suspended over domestic violence. The firing came as Houston trails the Washington Nationals in the world series two games to none.