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.
Indian Police Injure Thousands Of Kashmiri Protesters With Pellet Guns
Pellets fired by Indian security forces have injured thousands in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Trump Criticizes Flint Pastor — But Misstates Key Facts About Their Encounter
Donald Trump is attacking the pastor who interrupted him during a Wednesday appearance at her church in Flint, Mich.
Putin's Party Maintains Tight Grip Over Russian Duma Elections
Russians will go to the polls on Sunday to elect their lower house of parliament, the Duma. Accusations of blatant vote-rigging and fraud during the last vote in 2011 brought tens of thousands of protestors into the streets. The voting process on Sunday is expected to be cleaner, but analysts say President Vladimir Putin's ruling party has already made sure there won't be any real opposition.
Despite Cease-Fire, Syrians Await Badly Needed Humanitarian Aid
A ceasefire that began Monday in Syria is seeing only partial success. The guns have calmed in some areas but not much in others and badly needed humanitarian aid still hasn't arrived.
Despite Controversy, Dr. Oz Maintains Wide Appeal
Dr. Oz's television show has an enormous fan base, despite the fact that his health claims have come under attack by many in the medical profession. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with W. Douglas Evans, director of the Public Health Communication and Marketing Program at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, about the role that celebrity doctors play, and why Dr. Oz has such a loyal following despite the controversy surrounding him.
Some Employees Sue For Better Deals On 401(k) Options
Some employees are suing their employers to get better deals on their 401(k) options. It seems like a wonky version of ambulance chasing. But when employees at an investment firm that creates funds got on the trend, it became a chance to understand what makes a raw deal on a 401(k) fee.
House Intelligence Committee Reviews Classified Report On Edward Snowden
A classified congressional report on Edward Snowden's stunning 2013 removal of top secret National Security Agency documents was approved Thursday by the House Intelligence Committee. It was just hours before the Oliver Stone biopic, Snowden, is set to hit theaters nationwide. Panel members say their report paints a far less favorable portrait of Snowden and his motives than the new movie does.
LeBron James Helps Young Entrepreneurs In 'Cleveland Hustles'
Small business entrepreneurs typically get money from family or friends. But an approach taken from the pages of Silicon Valley is being used in Cleveland. A new reality television show called Cleveland Hustles is the idea of basketball superstar LeBron James. The show documents this process as four companies try to create jobs and a business model that can be replicated across the country.
Hillary Clinton Returns To Campaign Trail After Bout With Pneumonia
Hillary Clinton returned to the campaign trail Thursday after spending three days at home recuperating from pneumonia.
Family Of Sandra Bland Reaches $1.9 Million Settlement
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland, about the settlement of the suit against the jail where her daughter died.
Military Bases Serve As Safe Haven For Endangered Species
Military bases turn out to be a haven for endangered species. A decision long ago by the military that working with conservationists was a better strategy than fighting them is one of the reasons why.
