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.
English Soccer Starts Mass Social Media Boycott In Response To Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with British author and soccer commentator Musa Okwonga about the mass boycott of social media this weekend to protest online abuse directed at players of color.
Sharon Stone On New Memoir 'The Beauty Of Living Twice'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actress Sharon Stone about her new book — already a New York Times bestseller.
Texas Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Picked To Lead ICE, Likely In For 'Cultural Clash'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adam Isacson from The Washington Office on Latin America about President Biden's choice to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Latest On Vaccine-Strapped India COVID-19 Crisis
India has expanded eligibility for vaccination to everyone over the age of 18. But the country does not have enough vaccines for everyone, amid a record-setting spike in the number of new cases.
San Antonio Activists Take On Police Union Contract
A ballot measure in San Antonio would strip the police union of its collective bargaining rights. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Oji Martin, co-founder of Fix SAPD, which wants voters to approve it.
Idaho Governor Signs Bill To Ban Critical Race Theory In Schools
The governor in Idaho has signed a law to ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. Some educators in the state are calling it unnecessary and a potential violation of free speech.
Family Struggles To Find Hospital Bed As Philippines Faces Severe Pandemic Surge
The Philippines is facing a massive health crisis, as the number of coronavirus cases surges and COVID-19 patients scramble to find hospital beds.
West Virginia Governor Discusses His $100 Offer To Young People Who Get Vaccinated
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Republican Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia about his plan offering $100 savings bonds to people between the ages of 16 and 35 who get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago High Schoolers Return To Classrooms For A Bittersweet End To The School Year
Thousands of high school students return to in-class learning in Chicago this week. Some are excited to spend the remaining weeks with classmates, but for many seniors, it's a bittersweet return.