Who is Cassie? The stalled music career of the Sean Combs trial's star witness
The mogul's former protégé and girlfriend emerged as a promising pop artist in 2006. On the stand this week, she said her relationship with Combs and his label quickly became more about control.
Cheerleaders For Washington's NFL Team Say Sponsors Watched During Topless Photo Shoot
Cheerleaders for the Washington, D.C., NFL team are describing a uncomfortable topless photo shoot followed by a possibly mandatory night out with sponsors that took place in Costa Rica in 2013. The situation underscores the lack of power NFL cheerleaders have across the league.
Veterans Groups Concerned That Lack Of VA Leadership Will Hurt Millions Of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs still lacks a secretary and many inside and outside the vast agency say a lack of leadership is affecting its mission.
Trump's Tweet Suggests 3 Americans Held In North Korea Could Be Released Soon
President Trump tweeted Wednesday night suggesting that the three Americans being held in North Korean labor camps might be released soon.
NRA's Annual Convention Kicks Off In Dallas, As Gun-Control Advocates Plan Protests
The National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Dallas, facing protests in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Watchdog Questions Whether Trump's Payment Is A Campaign Finance Violation
The subject is of great interest to a government watchdog group called Common Cause. Paul Ryan is vice president of policy and litigation for the group and discusses this with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
Major News Outlets Under Scrutiny For How They Handled Controversies
The New York Times and MSNBC are both facing criticisms they were less than transparent in handling recent complaints against high-profile employees.
American Museum of Natural History In New York Grappling With A Board Member Dilemma
Climate-change activists have launched a campaign to get the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to sever ties with board member Rebekah Mercer, whose family foundation has poured millions of dollars into funding climate change denial organizations.
Venezuelan Migrants Face Hardships In Brazil, But Say It's Still Better Than What They Left
Venezuela's economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it's still better than back home.