What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt Outlines Why He Supports Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., about this week's hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He explains why he supports the nomination.
Sweden Says So Long To Country's Shared Twitter Account
The time has come to an end for the @sweden Twitter account. As NPR reported in 2015, it was passed from person to person each week.
President Trump Continues To Ratchet Up Trade War With Other Countries
On Friday, President Trump said he's ready to impose even more tariffs on Chinese imports. And he hinted that he may take similar action against Japan.
In Chicago, The Obamas' Civic Engagement Programs Are In Action
The Obama Foundation has raised more than a quarter of a billion dollars so far to build the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Key to the Foundation's mission are programs to train the next generation of civic leaders.
California Bans Prosecution Fees In Most Cases Following Newspaper's Investigation
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter Brett Kelman about his series on prosecution fees last fall for The Desert Sun, which lead to California Gov. Jerry Brown making such fees illegal.
Week In Politics: The Kavanaugh Hearings, An Anonymous 'NYT' Op-Ed And Obama's Speech
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times about confirmation hearings, an anonymous op-ed from inside the White House and former President Obama on the campaign trail.
Many In Syria Worried That Government Is Preparing To Launch Assault On Idlib Region
The fate of close to 3 million Syrians living in the Idlib region hangs in the balance as leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Tehran to discuss the situation on Friday, while U.N. diplomats met in New York.
NBC Announcement Of 'Law & Order: Hate Crimes' Sparks Online Debate
The long-running NBC show Law & Order has announced another spinoff. This time it will be Law & Order: Hate Crimes. Is this an attempt at dealing with reality or another way to glamorize violence?
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Agrees To Pay $145,000 To Settle False Advertising Lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, Goop, has settled a lawsuit with several California district attorneys over the promotion of products with questionable health benefits.
White House Releases New Measure For Wage Growth, Breaking With Labor Department
On the heels of the latest job report released on Friday, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Elise Gould, of the Economic Policy Institute, about wage growth.
