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.
Week In Politics: Donald Trump Visits Mexico
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the new FBI documents related to the Hillary Clinton email investigation and Donald Trump's last minute visit to Mexico.
'She's Been A Saint For All Of Us': Friend Remembers Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa officially becomes a Catholic saint on Sunday. NPR's Ari Shapiro introduces us to a woman who was friends with the nun for years and worked with her in Kolkata, India.
Hamas Releases Video Touting Economic Progress In Gaza
In an effort to boost its political standing, Hamas commissioned a video extolling the economic progress it has achieved while governing the Gaza Strip. But Gazans are vociferous in their rejection of that claim.
U.S. Job Growth Fails To Meet Expectations In August
Employers added 151,000 jobs in August, which is somewhat disappointing. Most economists were expecting about 180,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate held at 4.9 percent for the third straight month. Many analysts are now saying job growth is slow enough to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates in September.
Corinne Bailey Rae Remembers A Night With Her Idol, Prince
Singer Corinne Bailey Rae reflects on what she learned from Prince.
New Government Figures Reveal Uptick In Driving Fatalities
Figures released by the National Safety Council show 2016 is on track to become the deadliest year on the nation's roadways since 2007. More than 19,000 people died in traffic accidents in six months.
More Than 150 People Contract Zika In Singapore
The Zika outbreak is spreading to Southeast Asia. More than 150 people have contracted the virus in Singapore.
Hawaii Fishermen Raise Concerns About Expansion Of National Monument
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael Goto, manager of the United Fishing Agency and a member of the Hawaii Longline Association, about how the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument will affect his business and the economy of Hawaii.
'The Curse Of Cash' Makes Case For A World Without Paper Money
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Kenneth Rogoff about his latest book, The Curse of Cash, in which he argues advanced economies should slowly phase out most paper currency.
