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.
In Lake Huron, Underwater Treasures, And A Marine Sanctuary, Boost Tourism Industry
Alpena, Mich., has turned the shipwrecks off its shores into a tourist attraction. Now, other Great Lakes towns are hoping to create freshwater marine sanctuaries of their own.
After A Night Of Jeers And Booing, Sanders Supporters Begin To Consider What's Next
Bernie Sanders spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday evening. Though he's not the nominee, many of his supporters are in Philadelphia to express their views and frustration.
Ichiro Suzuki Closes In On Baseball's 3,000-Hit Club
Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins is just four hits shy of 3,000 hits. He's expected to reach that milestone during Tuesday's game. The 42-year-old came to U.S. Major League Baseball from Japan in 2001, when he was met with much doubt. Only 30 baseball legends have hit 3,000.
More Than Just Saying 'Cheese,' Hundreds Sit Test To Become Official Experts
The American Cheese Society will begin proctoring its next Certified Cheese Professional Exam in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, during the group's annual conference.
The Clinton Legacy On Fighting Crime And What Democrats Have Learned From It
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to California Attorney General Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention about the Democrats' positions on Black Lives Matter and criminal justice reform.
Why The Public Perception Of Crime Exceeds The Reality
Americans are more afraid of crime, even though the crime rates are down, Nikki Usher of George Washington University tells NPR's Robert Siegel. Usher says that the media is reporting crime more, and in new ways. The more people consume bad news in the world, she explains, the more they believe it is more dangerous than it really is.
Hillary Clinton Set To Become Formal Democratic Nominee For President
Bill Clinton speaks Tuesday night after his wife Hillary Clinton formally becomes the Democratic nominee for president. One open question is how smoothly the nominating process will go.