Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
How Ranchera Music Helped 1 Woman Fall In Love With Her Mexican Culture
Before Valentine's Day, love is in the air. But sometimes, love hurts. It's a harsh reality that many Mexicans deal with by listening to rancheras, traditional songs from Mexico's countryside that you can put on when you just need a good cry. One young woman found a connection to her ancestors through the sounds of guitars and tears.
In Southern California, Some Cities Are Criminalizing Nuisance Code Violations
Some families have been slapped with giant "cost recovery" legal bills they cannot afford to pay. A non-profit law center filed suit Tuesday to try to stop the practice.
White House Wants To Cut U.S. Spending That's Helping Save Lives In South Sudan
The world's newest nation, South Sudan, is teetering on the brink of famine in the midst of a civil conflict. The man who runs the United Nations mission there came to Washington, D.C., hoping for continued U.S. help to put the country back on track.
Officials Still Investigating California's Thomas Fire As Lawsuits Grow In Number
In California, officials continue to investigate the Thomas Fire — the largest wildfire in modern California history. A growing number of lawsuits claim a failed water system is a key reason hundreds of homes burned.
Before Joining Trump Administration, Mick Mulvaney Acted As Anti-Deficit Crusader
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney was first elected to Congress in the Tea Party wave of 2010 and acted as an anti-deficit crusader. That is, until he became President Trump's budget director.
FBI Timeline For Rob Porter's Background Check Conflicts With What White House Said
The FBI director laid out a timeline for the background check investigation of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter that conflicts with what President Trump's staff has said. Porter resigned amid allegations of domestic violence.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez Discusses Obstacles In Immigration Debate
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is part of the so-called "Gang of Six" — a group of six Republicans and Democrats from the Senate who have been working on a DACA deal for months. He speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about what he hopes will come out of this week's immigration debate, what the most challenging obstacles to a deal still are and what he thinks consensus can be reached on.