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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Hundreds Of Endangered Toads Released Into Southeast Wyoming
by Melodie Edwards
More than 900 endangered toads recently hopped onto the arid plains of southeast Wyoming. It's the only place in the world this species — the Wyoming toad — exists. The release is an effort by wildlife officials to bring back one of the most endangered amphibians in North America.
GOP Convention Day 2 Devoted To 'Make America Work Again' Theme
by Mara Liasson
Day two of the Republican National Convention is devoted to the theme of "Making America Work Again." Donald Trump will also be officially named the nominee Tuesday night.
Despite Heightened Security, France Struggles To Cope With Terrorism
by Daniel Estrin
The vacation city of Nice has hundreds of police surveillance cameras posted across the city. But that didn't stop Thursday's truck attack that killed 84 people and injured more than 200. Security officials in France are struggling to find the right way to counter lone-wolf attacks and make people feel safe.
Despite Controversy, 'Ghostbusters' Opens With $46 Million
by Linda Holmes
After considerable online hubbub about its all-female leading cast, the reboot of Ghostbusters brought in $46 million in its opening weekend.
Music Review: 'In My Room,' Jacob Collier
by Tom Moon
Tom Moon reviews the debut album from Jacob Collier, In My Room.
Vendors Selling Trump Merchandise Line Streets Of Cleveland
by Nathan Rott
The streets of Cleveland are full of vendors selling Trump hats and t-shirts. NPR looks into whether the vendors are committed fans of the presumptive GOP nominee or just trying to make a buck.
Melania Trump Echoes Michelle Obama In Convention Speech
by Sarah McCammon
The Trump campaign is dismissing the plagiarism controversy surrounding Melania Trump's convention speech.
Ohio Republicans Respond To Melania Trump's Convention Speech
by Robert Siegel
NPR's Robert Siegel gages reaction to Melania Trump's Monday night speech at the Republican National Convention.
French Men Attracted To 'Anti-System Utopia' In Drive To Join ISIS
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Myriam Benraad, a researcher at Sciences Po University, who has studied the recruitment of young French men by terrorist organizations. She says ISIS has a powerful message that resonates with different people for different reasons.
Hizmet Movement Accused Of Influencing Coup Attempt In Turkey
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Joshua Hendrick, professor of sociology at Loyola University and author of the book Gulen: The Ambiguous Politics of Market Islam in Turkey and the World, about Fethullah Gulen and the Hizmet movement in Turkey.
NASA Scientists Predict Another All-Time Heat Record For 2016
by Christopher Joyce
During the 12 months from May 2015 to May 2016, each month set an all-time heat record. That's on average around the world. Some places were not record breakers, but overall, global warming is increasing. NASA scientists talk about what the rest of this year may look like, and whether it will set yet another global record.
Secretary Of State John Kerry To Host Conference On Fighting ISIS
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State John Kerry is holding a conference this week on countering ISIS. Syrian opposition figures say he's making a mistake by working closely with Russia.