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.
Nancy Pelosi Says She Will Run For House Speaker If Democrats Win 2018 Midterms
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's confident Democrats will take back control of the House, and if they do, she's running for speaker again. But there are those within the party that feel it's time for a new generation — and Republicans are "ecstatic" with her decision.
Facebook To Join The Dating Game As Privacy Concerns Abound
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Casey Newton of The Verge about Facebook joining the dating game. Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement Tuesday at F8 and some say the timing of the announcement seems a little more than ironic.
What Does It Mean When Pompeo Says The State Department's 'Swagger' Will Return?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is promising to bring back the State Department's "swagger." What does that mean and what will it take? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Daniel Fried, former assistant secretary of state and Ambassador to Poland, to unpack those questions.
Trump's New Administration Members Will Lead 2 Major Foreign Policy Strategies
Two major foreign policy moments are approaching and two brand new administration members, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton, will lead the president's strategies.
World's Oldest Spider Dies At 43
Australian scientists have reported that a spider — assumed to be the world's oldest — has died at 43, outliving its nearest rival by 15 years. The arachnid is believed to have survived for so long by sticking to one protected burrow its entire life and expending minimal energy.
State Department Employees Eager To See What Pompeo Brings As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already been on an overseas trip, but Tuesday is his first actual day in the office at the State Department. Employees are eager to hear how he plans to bring back this agency's "swagger."
Local Dallas Sportscaster Goes Viral For His 'Unplugged' Commentary
In Dallas, a local television newsman has repeatedly gone viral on the internet for his on-air editorials. But the broadcaster is not the station's news anchor or political commentator, he's the sportscaster.