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.
15-Year-Old CEO Of Mo's Bows Enters Licensing Deal With NBA
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Moziah Bridges, the 15-year-old CEO of Mo's Bows, who just entered a licensing deal with the NBA. Bridges started his bow tie company with his mom when he was 9.
TV Networks Bring Back Game Shows 'Battle Of The Network Stars,' 'The Gong Show'
Several game shows from the '70s and '80s have been revamped for summer TV, including Battle of the Network Stars, The Gong Show and Match Game. NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast talks about whether these shows are diversionary fluff or filling a summertime need.
In 'Dunkirk,' Christopher Nolan Brings New Life To True World War II Story
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews director Christopher Nolan's new World War II film, Dunkirk, which opens this weekend.
Russian 'Adhocracy' Helps Create Cushion Of Plausible Deniability For Putin
Informal connections are used to create a cushion of plausible deniability for Putin whether he's invading Ukraine, hacking an election or reaching out to a U.S. presidential candidate.
During 2000 Presidential Run, John McCain Emerged As Reform Candidate
With the announcement that Sen. John McCain is fighting brain cancer, NPR's Robert Siegel talks with CNBC editor-at-large John Harwood about McCain's political career and his 2000 presidential run.
U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban On Flights From Middle East
The United States has lifted its ban on large electronics in the cabins of airlines that it announced in March. The ban originally affected 10 airports and nine airlines, mostly Middle Eastern carriers that had flights to the U.S.
Justice Department Announces Seizure Of Dark Web Marketplace
The Department of Justice announced Thursday its seizure of an international marketplace on the dark web. AlphaBay provided an anonymous site for people selling illegal drugs, firearms and other items.
50 Years On, Sen. Fred Harris Remembers Great Hostility During 1967 Race Riots
1967 was a volatile year, as riots erupted across the country as a result of deep racial segregation between blacks and whites. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with former Oklahoma Democratic Sen. Fred Harris. Harris is the last living member of the original Kerner Commission, which was formed under President Johnson to investigate why the riots occurred and what can be done to prevent rioting in the future. The conclusions of the report drew backlash from many, including President Johnson.
President Trump Marks 6 Months In The White House
Thursday marks six months since President Trump took office. NPR looks back at the key moments, how they've shaped his presidency so far and what's left to come.