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.
Berlin honors U.S. war veteran 'Candy Bomber'
Berliners are mourning U.S. veteran Gail Halvorsen, who died this week aged 101. He was one of the pilots who flew planes during the Berlin Airlift, dropping candy among other much-needed supplies.
The sinister side of Apple AirTags
For many, the Apple AirTags have been lifesaver for finding keys and other easily misplaced items. For others, the tracking gadget has been a major safety issue.
San Francisco voters recall 3 school board members
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Ann Hsu of San Francisco about the successful effort from parents and residents to recall three school board members this week.
Major oil companies aren't following through on climate change promises
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gregory Trencher, a co-author of a report that shows, despite pledges, BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Shell aren't making changes needed to transition to clean energy.
Biden administration prepares to pivot on pandemic approach
The White House is trying to move away from a crisis footing on COVID. By the time of the State of the Union, President Biden may be able to explain how things get back to normal.
Student loan scams prey on confusion
Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags.
Oregon governor race will go on without Nick Kristof
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that former New York Times columnist Nick Kristof does not meet the residency requirement to run for governor there.
The latest on Russia-Ukraine diplomacy
We cover the state of play for diplomacy talks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
To conceal identities in use-of-force cases, police argue they are victims
Florida wants to keep the names of police involved in use-of-force cases hidden, saying they are victims of a crime who deserve privacy protections under state law. Advocates want a court to decide.
'Born on the Water' puts the '1619 Project' into kids' hands
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson discuss how their book, 1619 Project's Born on the Water, helps young Black children feel affirmed in where they come from.
Revisiting Donbas, a frontline in Ukraine-Russia crisis
NPR reported from Donbas just a few weeks ago. We hear the voices of people we met there, after the news that Russia has increased shelling in the area.