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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
National Museum Of African American History Prepares For Grand Opening
by Sam Sanders
Just 10 days from opening, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is still a construction zone. NPR takes a look at some of the exhibits and hear from the director and curators.
Obama Says U.S. Prepared To Allow 30 Percent More Refugees Next Year
by Michele Kelemen
President Obama says the U.S. will allow 30 percent more refugees into the country next year, underlining a promise he made last year. This comes ahead of a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly next week that will focus on the global refugee crisis.
Ballot Measures Transform Into Political Chess Pieces For Special Interests
Voters across the country will weigh in on more than 70 ballot measures this fall — the most in a decade. NPR takes a look at how ballot measures can become political chess pieces for outside interests from the view of Maine and Colorado.
Debate Over Flint Water Crisis Plays Out In Courtrooms And State Capitol
by Steve Carmody
The water in Flint, Mich., is still not safe for residents to drink, but at the state capitol, in court rooms and on the campaign trail, there was lots of talk Wednesday about what should be done.
Farmers Lament Bayer's Acquisition Of Monsanto For $66 Billion
by Dan Charles
The world's largest seed company, Monsanto, is being bought by Germany-based chemical company, Bayer. Farmers at a farm show in Canada are wondering if this will reduce competition.
Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years
by Deborah Becker
The nation's first lighthouse turns 300 years old Wednesday. NPR takes a tour of Boston Light.
Charities Fill Gap In Providing Support For Military Veterans
by Quil Lawrence
The U.S. spends billions caring for disabled vets, but private charities play a crucial role in getting veterans' families what they need. Now there's concern the charity purse is shrinking.
Trump's Stump Speech Reveals Changing Style With A Consistent Theme
by Sarah McCammon
Donald Trump's stump speech has evolved in style recently, but the content sticks to a consistent theme.
New York Attorney General Opens Probe Into The Trump Foundation
by Joel Rose
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says he has opened an investigation into the Trump Foundation after reports found potential wrongdoing.
ACC Follows NCAA In Pulling Championships From North Carolina
by Jeff Tiberii
The Atlantic Coast Conference decided to pull many post-season tournaments out of North Carolina this season due to a controversial state law. This move follows the NCAA decision to remove college championship games out of the state.
First Woman And African-American Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress
by Andrew Limbong
On Wednesday in Washington D.C., Carla Hayden became the first woman and the first African-American to be sworn in as the Librarian of Congress. She's facing a huge change in how we interact with information.
Syrians Await Aid Convoys Stuck At Turkish Border
Syrian civilians are still awaiting much needed aid convoys, after the U.S. and Russia brokered a ceasefire in the country's civil war. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Pawel Krzysiek, spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Syria, about the situation.