Who is Cassie? The stalled music career of the Sean Combs trial's star witness
The mogul's former protégé and girlfriend emerged as a promising pop artist in 2006. On the stand this week, she said her relationship with Combs and his label quickly became more about control.
Judiciary Chief, Backed By Supreme Leader, Wins Iran Presidency
Iran has elected hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi as its next president. Raisi has the strong backing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini.
As California's Pandemic Restrictions Drop, Drag And Queer Safe Havens Are Returning
Now that California has crossed its thresholds for dropping most COVID-19 restrictions, people are doing things they've been unable to for months. And, dude, they're stoked.
Business As Usual Or Taking The Day Off: Workplace Recognition Of Juneteenth Varies
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery, as June 19 was the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Now a federal holiday, the actual practices for marking the day still vary widely.
The Personal Cost Of Solitary Confinement
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with activists Candie Hailey, who spent just over three years in solitary confinement, and Scott Paltrowitz about the long-term consequences of solitary confinement.
Temps Are High In Germany — But The Country Isn't Using Air Conditioning Endure It
Germany is reeling under a heatwave. Temperatures are expected to rise to the high 90s — a bigger deal when a country has little to no air conditioning.
Thousands of Nebraskans Will Lose Extra $300 Unemployment Benefits This Weekend
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican, who is one of 26 governors ending extra benefits for jobless workers during the pandemic.
Putin And Biden Agreed To Return Ambassadors To Washington And Moscow Posts
At their summit, Presidents Putin and Biden agreed to send their ambassadors back to Washington and Moscow. There are many issues to be resolved about the basic workings of those diplomatic missions.
Juneteenth Commissioner In Texas Reacts To The Holiday Going National
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Byron E. Miller, Juneteenth Commissioner for the Fiesta Celebration in San Antonio, about the holiday's cultural significance and what the new federal recognition means.
The U.S. Is Importing Historic Amounts Of Stuff — And It's Causing Cargo Ship Jams
The U.S. trade deficit is hitting record highs — and it's fueled by a surge in demand for imports, mostly from East Asia. On both land and at sea, the shipping industry is struggling to keep up.