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.
Trump Affirms Tough Immigration Stance After Visiting Mexican President
On Wednesday, Donald Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Hours later, he gave a speech on immigration where he promised to build a border wall and empower a new deportation force. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sean Sullivan, a reporter for The Washington Post, about Trump's stance on immigration.
Venezuelan Opposition Holds Anti-Government Rally
Venezuela's opposition holds an anti-government rally Thursday in an effort to force President Nicolas Maduro to hold a referendum on his rule. They hope to bring hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown Announces Retirement
Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced Thursday he is retiring from his position. Brown, a 33-year veteran of the department, did not give a reason for leaving the force. His retirement is effective Oct. 22.
U.N. Condemns Forced Evacuations Of Besieged Cities In Syria
The evacuation last week of a Syrian town long under regime siege is not the way to end sieges, warns the United Nations envoy and a top humanitarian.
Italian Fertility Campaign To Boost National Birth Rate Backfires
Ahead of a government declared "fertility day" on Sept. 22, Italy launched a campaign to spur women to have more babies to counter a plummeting population. But the effort backfired with women calling the messages sexist and offensive.
Robin Ha's New Cookbook Mixes Korean Cuisine With Comics
Korean-American artist Robin Ha's first cookbook is filled with recipes she learned from her mother. And appropriately, it's a comic book. Ha talks and cooks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
After Robust Growth, August Auto Sales Take A Dip
Major automakers report sales declined in August. A dip in sales mean it's unlikely automakers can match their record setting year in 2015, and it could portend a slowdown in the sizzling auto market.
Georgetown University Takes Steps To Atone For Slave Ownership
Georgetown University is taking steps to atone for its ownership of slaves in the 1830s. Among other things, the elite school will make it easier for descendants of those slaves to gain admission.
White House Considers Steps To Protect Voting Systems From Hackers
Given the threat of cyber attacks, the Obama administration may designate U.S. election systems as "critical infrastructure." But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.