Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
'The Washington Post' takes new approach to national coverage with a 'Democracy Desk'
The Washington Post is about to unveil a Democracy Desk to report on the front lines of battles over voting, access to the polls, and the people caught up in these fights.
New podcast investigates the early death of musician Chalino Sanchez
There's a long history of popular musicians who become all the more famous for dying young. That's part of the story of Chalino Sanchez, but there's much more to it. A new podcast explores.
Ex-police officer is sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright's death
A judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter for pulling her gun and fatally shooting Daunte Wright — a shorter sentence than expected and one Wright's family say is too lenient.
Oregon lawmakers debate heat safety measures
After last year's deadly heat wave, Oregon lawmakers are debating new measures to keep people safe. They include funding and legal rights for air conditioning.
Why Asian Americans are well-represented in figure skating
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Christina Chin, a sociologist of sports at California State University, Fullerton, about the recent success of Asian American figure skaters.
The science on masking in schools
While many states have already lifted their statewide mask mandates, many mandates remain in place. But the science is mixed about masks effectiveness in schools — especially for kids.
Native Americans protest proposed copper mine in Arizona
In Arizona, members of the San Carlos Tribe and other activists from around the Southwest are beginning a 40-mile run and protest to the site of a proposed copper mine on land they consider sacred.
Prosecution rests case in hate crimes trial of Arbery's killers
The prosecution and defense have rested in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men, who were previously convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Russian naval exercises stoke fears of Black Sea blockade
Russian Navy exercises at Ukraine's ports are disrupting critical shipping lanes. Some businesses worry the ships could stay and try to completely block Ukrainian ports amid fears of an invasion.
President Biden says Russia invasion in Ukraine will happen within days
President Biden spoke about the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, as Russia appears ready to invade. He gives his remarks after convening key European leaders for an update.
Big Thief talks new album
NPR speaks to the band Big Thief about their latest, 20-song project.