Who is Cassie? The stalled music career of the Sean Combs trial's star witness
The mogul's former protégé and girlfriend emerged as a promising pop artist in 2006. On the stand this week, she said her relationship with Combs and his label quickly became more about control.
New Set Of TV Shows Tackle Complexities Of Religion
NPR reviews the set of new TV shows that all have religious faith as a central theme. Just how does TV deal with that in 2016? The shows are Of Kings and Prophets and The Real O'Neals on ABC, The Path on Hulu and The Passion on Fox.
America's High School Graduates Look Like Other Countries' High School Dropouts
A new study looks at everyday skills, and finds that, when it comes to math, the U.S. is below average. And in computer skills, Americans are dreadful.
Tiny Island Nation Kicks Off Trend Of Selling Citizenship
Countries are finding big money in an unlikely source — selling citizenship. The Planet Money team goes to the tiny island nation that started the trend to see what happens when passports become an export product like anything else.
GOP Candidates Hold Debate In Miami Ahead Of 5 Major Contests
The Republican presidential candidates debate on Thursday night in Miami ahead of primary elections in five big states.
White House Chef To Serve Canadian Poutine At State Dinner
The Obama White House is hosting a state dinner on Thursday in honor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. On the menu is a variation on poutine, a late-night favorite of Quebec. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Na'eem Adam, co-founder of Poutine Week in Canada.
Leaked Documents Reveal Information About ISIS Recruits
The German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung obtained a trove of digitized documents, which lists information about ISIS recruits from around the world. The paper's foreign editor says the documents reveal new insights into the bureaucracy of the terrorist group.
Slain American Tourist Puts Spotlight On Stabbing Attacks In Israel
The latest Palestinian stabbing attacks on Israelis are getting increased public and political attention.
Presidential Candidates Back Away From Supporting Free Trade
The issue of trade has been an important dividing line within both parties this year. Democratic and Republican candidates are backing away from supporting free trade amid voter concerns and a rising tide of populism.
Pediatricians Urged To Screen For Poverty At Child Check-Ups
Pediatricians are being urged to screen for poverty during office visits. To better understand what this means in practice, NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dr. Barbara Ricks.
First Mention: Marco Rubio Campaigns For Bob Dole
The "First Mention" feature tackles presidential politics as we reveal that Marco Rubio was first heard on NPR campaigning for Robert Dole in 1996.
Illinois Newspaper Reporters Gauge Political Climate Ahead Of Primary
Next Tuesday, voters in Illinois will have their say in the presidential primary campaigns. NPR's Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers talk with Illinois newspaper reporters, Mike Riopell of the Daily Herald and Mike Fitzgerald of the Belleville News-Democrat, to gauge the political temperature there.