Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
Aging Giants Of Tennis Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim about the performances of Roger Federer and Venus Williams at the Australian Open.
Former DEA Agent: Sinaloa Cartel Likely To Remain Strong Without 'El Chapo'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Mike Vigil, who worked as DEA agent for more than 30 years, about the state of Sinaloa Cartel and the war on drugs in Mexico after the extradition of kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Six Years After Mubarak, Crackdown On Dissent Continues In Egypt
This week marks the sixth anniversary of the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. The crackdown on activism and dissent continues, even as a few are released from prisons.
Despite Trump Actions, Santa Fe Mayor Vows To Remain A Sanctuary City
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Santa Fe, N.M., Mayor Javier Gonzales about President Trump's latest action regarding sanctuary cities. Last November, Gonzales told NPR his city would be hurt by cuts in federal funding, but remains committed to being a sanctuary city.
'La La Land' Scoops Up 14 Academy Awards Nominations
Academy Awards nominations were announced Tuesday with the musical, La La Land, receiving 14 nominations, tying a record.
Trump Takes Executive Action Designed To Speed Approval Of Oil Pipelines
President Donald Trump took executive action designed to speed approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Opponents say they will challenge the projects at every step.