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.
Military Introduces Promotion Changes In Attempt To Attract And Keep Better Officers
The Pentagon has just been authorized to make changes to its officer promotion policy that would, among other actions, make it possible to stay on at one's rank rather than face up-or-out promotion peril.
White House Responds To Explosive Allegations In Bob Woodward's New Book
The Trump administration responded to explosive new allegations of chaos in the White House on Tuesday. The allegations come in a new book by Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward.
Taliban Confirms Death Of Haqqani Network Founder For The First Time
The Taliban confirmed the death of Jalaluddin Haqqani for the first time Tuesday. Haqqani was a former U.S. ally turned creator of the Afghan military network.
USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps
Kerry Perry, president of USA Gymnastics, has abruptly left her post after a troubling nine-month tenure. She was forced to resign after a number of high-profile missteps leading the organization that's been plagued by scandals.
Pennsylvania Grand Jury Investigation Into Clergy Sex Abuse May Set New Precedent
The failure of church authorities to police their own clergy has led lay Catholics and civil authorities to move on their own. After Pennsylvania, other state attorneys general have launched investigations.
China's Repression Of Muslim Uighurs Is Apparently Growing More Intense
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Eva Dou, a China political news reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about China's crackdown on Uighur Muslims.
Israel Increases Interrogations Of Country's Critics At Border And Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli authorities are increasingly questioning incoming foreigners about their political views and denying entry to some. It's raised the question of whether the country is limiting free speech.
2 Reuters Journalists Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison In Myanmar
Two Reuters journalists were sentenced to seven years in prison in Myanmar on Monday. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Reuters Editor-in-chief Stephen Adler about the story the reporters were working on when they were arrested.
Comedian Drew Michael And Director Jerrod Carmichael On Pushing Stand-Up's Boundaries
Comedian Drew Michael's new HBO special is missing something glaring: an audience. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Michael and director Jerrod Carmichael about pushing the boundaries of stand-up comedy.
People In Central America Sound Alarms About What They Say Are Setbacks For Democracy
In the last week Nicaragua and Guatemala moved to close separate United Nations groups working on human rights and anti-corruption efforts in what many say is a blow to democracy in Central America.