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.
Obama Cancels Meeting With Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte After Insults
President Obama cancelled a meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte after the Filipino leader insulted Obama's mother. The U.S. has been critical of the Filipino government's crackdown on drugs with more than 2,000 people killed in the last two months.
Why The Discovery Of An Earth-Like Planet Is Such A Big Deal
Last month, astronomers announced they found a planet that is four light years away. This is huge news, and we need to pay attention.
Paralympic Games Set To Begin In Rio After Brazilian Government Bailout
Thanks to a Brazilian government bailout the Paralympic Games will begin Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Craig Spence, spokesman for the International Paralympic Committee, and Stephanie Nolen, Latin America correspondent for The Globe and Mail.
Chinese Government Cracks Down On Human Rights Lawyers
China's government has gone after human rights lawyers — questioning and arresting hundreds of them — in what many say is an attempt to prevent them from challenging the government's authority.
'Atlanta,' 'Queen Sugar,' Bring Modern Black Culture To TV
A new comedy by Community alum, Donald Glover, called Atlanta premieres on FX on Tuesday night. And over on Oprah's network, OWN, Queen Sugar premieres. Both shows reflect the push toward diversity in prestige cable television, with creators, stars and subject matter focused on black people.
Venus Williams Knocked Out Of U.S. Open After Losing To Karolina Pliskova
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the U.S. Open. Williams was ousted Monday after losing a close match, and Rafael Nadal was knocked off Sunday in a big upset.
Trump, Clinton Mix Things Up On The Campaign Trail In Ohio
Donald Trump sat down with small groups of voters in Ohio on Monday, while Hillary Clinton was also in the state and spoke face to face with reporters.
Mentoring Program Works To Prevent Radicalization In Copenhagen
The most effective de-radicalization programs build trust and then challenges a jihadist mindset. A version of this program in Copenhagen, Denmark, is called VINK. A counselor explains the process and the lessons it might hold for the U.S.
