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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.
Palestinian Orchestra Finds Way Into Jerusalem To Perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony
by Sandy Tolan
Palestinian violist Ramzi Aburedwan used to throw stones at Israeli soldiers. Now he fights with music. He's built a music school for young Palestinians and he's finally realized a dream of playing Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Jerusalem.
Trump Remarks On Bravery Of Flight 93 Crew And Passengers On Sept. 11
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in Shanksville, Pa. A new memorial tower was dedicated there to honor the 40 people killed when their hijacked plane crashed.
How Nursing Homes Are Preparing For Hurricane Florence
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tom Akins, president and CEO of Leading Age North Carolina, about how nursing homes are preparing for Hurricane Florence.
More Than A Million People Told To Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
by Sarah McCammon
Four states have declared a state of emergency well ahead of Hurricane Florence making landfall on the East Coast — and more than a million people are facing evacuation orders.
National Security Adviser Bolton Declares U.S. Relationship With ICC Effectively Over
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Adam Smith, an international lawyer and former Obama administration sanctions official, about the International Criminal Court in the wake of John's Bolton's statements.
North Carolina Residents Bracing Themselves As Hurricane Florence Nears
As East Coast residents watch the approach of Hurricane Florence, we hear from some North Carolinians about how they are preparing for the storm.
New Regulations In Brazil Are Trying To Address Gender Gap For Upcoming Elections
by Catherine Osborn
Brazilian voters go to the polls in October for general elections. Gender is increasingly an election issue, specifically concerning the low number of female candidates. Several groups are trying to address this.
#MeToo Reckoning Is Reshaping How Sex Scenes Are Negotiated And Filmed In Hollywood
The #MeToo movement has forced Hollywood to rethink how it deals with sex scenes. Actors are searching for better protections and more control before and after a scene is shot.
Fukuyama: A New American 'Identity' Could Be Antidote To Polarizing U.S. Politics
by Audie Cornish
Resentment and a loss of dignity has fueled a rise in identity politics and made compromise difficult, political scientist Francis Fukuyama says. He proposes a way out of that impasse in his new book.