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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
NYC granted noncitizens the right to vote in local elections. The idea isn't so new
Following New York City's move to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with professor Hiroshi Motomura about the history of immigrant voting rights in the U.S.
Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire' on her new HBO documentary about Baltimore police
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with director and actor Sonja Sohn about her new film, The Slow Hustle.
'Far From the Tree' creator discusses her Disney animated short
Filmmaker Natalie Nourigat discusses her animated short Far From the Tree, which airs before the Disney animated feature film, Encanto.
Chris Wallace leaves Fox News for CNN streaming service
by David Folkenflik
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace has announced he's decided to leave the network after 18 years.
Oakland city council's shift on the police force debate, from 'defund' to 're-fund'
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas about the council's vote to increase its police force, shifting from an earlier vote to defund the department.
Kentucky county races to recover from devastating tornadoes
Following destructive tornadoes, NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Jack Whitfield, Jr., judge executive of Madisonville, Ky., which sits in one of the state's hardest-hit counties.
Puerto Rico bankruptcy deal negotiator says it will give island long-term stability
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Natalie Jaresko, who has led the negotiations with Puerto Rico's creditors as the U.S. territory seeks to emerge from bankruptcy.
Deadly tornado flattens Kentucky town
by Blake Farmer
The town of Mayfield, Ky., was devastated by tornadoes overnight. Much of the downtown has been leveled, including city hall and the fire station.
Even as omicron cases rise, South African experts find good news
by Eyder Peralta
South African scientists say the omicron variant is the most contagious to hit the country, but is causing fewer severe cases than other variants.
As theater reopens, how directors are putting their reimaginations into action
by Jeff Lunden
During the height of pandemic closures, three artistic directors spoke about their hopes for what theater would look like when it reopened. More than a year later, we check in to see what's changed.
Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson explores her ancestors' legacy in new book
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Jessup White about her book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.
Already at a breaking point, school nurses grapple with another pandemic puzzle
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Camden, New Jersey School District nurse Robin Cogan about how school nurses are faring during the pandemic, as COVID-19 cases rise at troubling rates.