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.
U.S. employers added 206,000 in June — a slowdown, but more than forecasters expected
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.1%.
The U.K. has a new government with Sir Keir Starmer at the helm
The U.K. has a new government with a new prime minister as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour party sweeps to power in an historic election.
The original Resident Evil is back from the dead. What took so long?
The original Resident Evil video game has been re-released. For years, the game that started a massive franchise has been unavailable.
Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction along Jamaica’s southern coast
Hurricane Beryl gradually weakens as it continues on its course across the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This is the earliest category 5 storm in the Atlantic on record.
This July 4 marks 100 years since Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana
The Caesar salad was invented at a hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4, 1924, to feed hungry American tourists. We've been enjoying it in various incarnations ever since.
16,000 people remain evacuated due to Thompson Fire in northern California
Nearly 16,000 people in northern California are still evacuated due to the Thompson Fire. Those staying at local shelters say they're fearful of what they may find when they're allowed to return.
Kesha's independence day: The pop artist releases her first single on her own label
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with music writer and critic Alim Kheraj about Kesha's first single since splitting from mega-producer Dr. Luke's record label.
A look at the power that Independent voters hold in Arizona's Senate race
Independent voters are a major force in Arizona politics and candidates in the highly consequential Senate race are taking note.
One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM
Experts say a lack of exposure and access at an early age keep women — especially women of color — out of STEM careers. A youth organization in St. Louis is working to change that.
A perplexing metal monolith appears in northern Colorado
Mysterious metal monoliths have appeared around the world in recent years, from Las Vegas to Romania to Paraguay. The latest is in Ft. Collins, Colo. Locals are perplexed, but enjoying it.