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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.
Venezuelans Opposed To President Maduro Boycott Elections
With the current elections, Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro hopes to gain enough power to rewrite the country's constitution. NPR's Noel King speaks to Reuters reporter Girish Gupta in Caracas.
How Much Can A Vision Of Your 'Future Self' Motivate You To Achieve?
by Alix Spiegel
Invisibilia co-host Alix Spiegel introduces us to a young man whose sights were set far beyond the Syrian orphanage in which he spent part of his childhood.
Even More Great Albums By Women Outside Of The Top 150
NPR Music recently released a top-ranking list of 150 albums by women. NPR's Noel King chats with Jill Sternheimer of the Lincoln Center and NPR's Paula Mejia who had some of tough decisions.
Nationwide, Teachers Supplement School Supplies With Their Salaries
NPR's Noel King interviews Teresa Danks, a third-grade teacher who begged for school supply money on the side of the road to bring attention to the lack of resources facing educators.
This Wisconsin 'Chip Party' Doesn't Come With Cheese Dip
Some employees of 32M have volunteered to have microchips implanted in them. NPR's Noel King and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor of information studies Michael Zimmer, explore the risks.
Law Enforcement Authorities Criticize Trump Over Speech To Police
President Trump spoke to police officers encouraging what many say is violence. NPR's Noel King speaks with Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum about the speech.
Putin Responds To Sanctions Against Russia With Expulsion Of U.S. Diplomatic Staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to expel 755 American diplomatic and technical personnel. NPR's Noel King talks with journalist Charles Maynes in Moscow about power plays between the countries.
After 45 Years, Late Anti-Apartheid Activist Could Get Another Chance In Court
by Peter Granitz
Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol died in police custody. Next week, a South African Court will consider reopening investigations into police misconduct from that era.
Detroiters' Barter System Isn't Just About Kindness — It's A Necessity
by Eli Newman
In the city of Detroit, after the unrest in the 1960's, the flight of many to the suburbs and the decline of businesses, many neighbors are finding a way to survive financially, through bartering.
Cleaning Up With The 'Motor City Blightbusters'
by Denise Guerra
A group of Detroit residents are trying to help the city recover, on a hyper-local scale, by removing the blight from their neighborhood, one abandoned house and empty lot at a time.
The Path Forward In Health Care Remains Uncertain For Both Parties
The failure of the GOP's health care bill in the senate means the Affordable Care Act is still law. NPR's Noel King speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about where things might go now.
Barbershop: Changes At The White House And What The GOP Does Next
Columnist and former speechwriter Mary Kate Cary, political strategist Ron Christie and public affairs strategist Brian Wise discuss the week's White House shake-up, as well as the health care debate.