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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.
Planned Parenthood Names Dr. Leana Wen As Its New President
Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Leana Wen, who is leaving her job as Baltimore Health Commissioner to become the president of Planned Parenthood.
Kentucky County Water Crisis
In Martin County, Ky., many residents haven't drunk water from their taps in years. The county is one of the poorest in America, and its water infrastructure is crumbling.
Obama Rallies For Cordray To Reclaim Ohio
Former President Obama is campaigning in east Cleveland on Thursday for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray. Obama is rallying parts of the Democratic base that didn't show up in 2016.
Mexico City: Thirsty And Sinking
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico City is draining even more water from the ancient lake bed on which the city sits, causing it to sink. Climate change, political inaction and poor infrastructure are intensifying the problem.
WNBA Finals
The WNBA Finals are underway, and the league's popularity has increased. But SB Nation's Tamryn Spruill says the WNBA and its players are still trying to win something more than games — respect.
Trump Lauds Government Response To Hurricane Maria
by Adrian Florido
President Donald Trump praised the government's response to Hurricane Maria, prompting an outcry among many in Puerto Rico.
Syria's Last Rebel-Held Stronghold Braces For Attack
by Ruth Sherlock
The Syrian regime has stepped up shelling attacks on the last major rebel-held stronghold of Idlib. It could lead to a major offensive where millions of civilians are at risk.
Pope Summons Bishops To Meeting On Sexual Abuse
by Tom Gjelten
Pope Francis is set to meet with a group of U.S. cardinals and bishops Thursday in Rome, to discuss the roiling clergy sex abuse scandal and the role some bishops played in its cover-up.
Italians Welcome First Starbucks Store With Defiance — And Curiosity
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italians coined the words "espresso" and "cappuccino" and think of themselves as the custodians of top quality coffee. So the arrival of the first Starbucks in Milan has been met with skepticism and alarm — but also curiosity.