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.
NFL National Anthem Protests Recall History Of Sports And Politics
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sports journalist Bruce Schoenfeld about the history of black athletes using their platforms for political protests.
NFL Players, Coaches Protest National Anthem After Trump's Attacks
Over the weekend, NFL players, coaches and others protested against President Trump for his attacks on the NFL, saying that any player who kneels during the national anthem should be fired.
Syrian Refugee Activist And Her Daughter Brutally Murdered In Turkey
The killing of a mother and daughter who worked to document atrocities committed by the Syrian regime rocked refugee communities in Turkey and elsewhere.
'Nomadland' Tracks Rising Number Of Americans Living On The Road
A new book by the journalist Jessica Bruder describes the increasing number of Americans living on the road, often in RVs, moving from job to job as a way to avoid the expense of a permanent home. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Bruder about her book, Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century.
CBS' 'Star Trek: Discovery' Goes Boldly Where No Trek Show Has Gone Before
How does CBS's new Star Trek: Discovery stack up against all the TV series that have boldly gone before? NPR's Eric Deggans reviews the first new, original Star Trek series in a dozen years.
GOP Lawmakers Present Revised Version Of Graham-Cassidy Health Bill
Lawmakers presented a revised vision of the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and on Monday, several witnesses talked about the bill at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Fast Food Restaurants Announce Efforts To Serve Healthier Kids' Meals
As many Americans try to eat more healthfully, McDonald's and Panera Bread announced changes to their kids' meals.
Virginia Election Serves As First Test Of U.S. Voting System Security
Virginia is one of two states to hold major elections this November, a year after Russians tried to hack into U.S. voting systems. It will be the first test of how much progress has been made by election officials and federal agencies on securing U.S. elections from attack.
White House Amends Travel Ban To Expand Beyond Muslim-Majority Countries
President Trump amended his travel ban to include most travelers from Iran, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and North Korea. Additionally, some travelers from Venezuela and Iraq will now face extra restrictions and additional screening. The ban goes into effect October 18, and unlike the previous ones, does not expire. The plan will almost certainly spark a new round of legal challenges.