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.
Stem Cell Pioneer: Nancy Reagan Brought Alzheimer's 'Into The Public Sphere'
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Dr. Hans Keirstead, a stem cell research pioneer, about former First Lady Nancy Reagan's legacy as an Alzheimer's research advocate.
Does Encryption Make Phones 'Warrant-Proof?' Fact-Checking The FBI
FBI Director James Comey says encryption is making phones "warrant-proof," and it will allow criminal suspects to conceal evidence in a way that's unprecedented in American history. NPR checks on the validity of his claim.
'The New Yorker' Charts The Rise Of Black Lives Matter
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Jelani Cobb, whose article in the New Yorker charts the genesis and evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Peyton Manning Retires, Maria Sharapova Fails Drug Test
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announced he will retire after 18 seasons. Tennis star Maria Sharapova said Monday she failed a drug test.
Bernie Sanders Faces Criticism Over Comments On Race
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders made some comments at Sunday night's Democratic debate that some viewers found to be racially insensitive.
Ted Cruz Hopes To Emerge As Viable Challenger To Donald Trump
With nominating contests in four more states on Tuesday, Ted Cruz is hoping to emerge as the one viable challenger to Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president.
New York City Enacts Gender Identity Rules For Restrooms, Locker Rooms
In New York City, transgender people are now guaranteed the right to use whatever single-sex restrooms and locker rooms they identify with in city-owned buildings. New York's mayor signed the executive order Monday amidst a national debate over gender identity and access to single-sex facilities.
John Kasich Battles Donald Trump For Michigan's White Working Class Voters
Michigan's presidential primary is on Tuesday. Donald Trump looks to have strong support from the state's white working class voters, but John Kasich is campaigning hard there.
'For A Little While' Author On The Art Of The Short Story
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to petroleum-geologist-turned-writer Rick Bass about the art of the short story, specifically his short stories. A collection of the short stories he's written over the years is called, For A Little While.
In 'The End Of Karma,' Young Indians Work To Overcome Their Past
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Somini Sengupta, the former New Delhi bureau chief for The New York Times, about her book, The End of Karma: Hope and Fury Among India's Young.
