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 Administration Convenes More Review Boards For Gitmo Prisoners
The Obama administration is increasing the number of review boards it convenes for Guantanamo Bay detainees as it works to empty the detention facility of as many people as possible.
Conservationists Review Efforts To Restore California's Bighorn Sheep
This time of year, the endangered bighorn sheep of Southern California gather at desert watering holes. Conservationists use these huddles to see how efforts to restore the population are going.
Presidential Candidates Sharply Divided Over NATO
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Angela Stent, a Brookings senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University, about the presidential candidates' positions on NATO and the U.S. relationship with Russia.
U.N. Fails To Bring Transparency To Secretary General Race
Activists were hoping that the race for the United Nations Secretary General would be more transparent this year and women would be considered. The latest straw polls suggest otherwise.
Don't Be A Slowpoke: Why Left Lane Driving Causes Traffic
If you've ever yelled at a slowpoke blocking your way on the left lane of a crowded highway, your anger is now justified.
Divided Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Voter ID Law
In a 4 to 4 ruling, the Supreme Court Wednesday refused an emergency request from North Carolina Republicans to reinstate a controversial voting law.
Clinton Slams Trump For Insulting Mexico In American Legion Speech
Hillary Clinton told the American Legion convention in Ohio the last thing America needs in Washington is more name calling. She slammed Republican rival Donald Trump for insulting Mexican immigrants.
Western States Face Challenges Cleaning Up After Coal Mining
Coal companies in the West have mined an area the size of New York City — more than 400 square miles. Now they have to clean it up, and it's given rise to a whole new reclamation economy.