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.
Coal Country Reacts To Supreme Court Stay On Obama Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has put a hold on the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, which would significantly regulate coal, after 27 states sued over the proposal. Among them was Wyoming, which produces more coal than any other state. NPR reports on how the court's stay is being received in coal producing states.
Obama Speaks To Lawmakers In Springfield, Ill., Where He Announced Candidacy
President Obama returns to Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday where nine years ago he announced his candidacy for president.
Ferguson's Proposed Changes To Federal Consent Decree Prompt Backlash
The Ferguson City Council made a provocative decision Tuesday night to attached conditions on a consent decree with the federal government. The decree was aimed at moving the city forward after Michael Brown's shooting death, but city officials contended that the agreement could lead to financial ruin. Needless to say, the council's choice wasn't well received by the Department of Justice or residents.
Bernie Sanders' Decisive Victory In New Hampshire Shakes Up Democratic Race
NPR looks at the state of the Democratic presidential race after Bernie Sanders' decisive victory over Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary.
State GOP Chair: South Carolina Primary 'Feels Very Wide Open'
Now, it's on to South Carolina. The state will hold its Republican primary a week from Saturday. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to state GOP chairman Matt Moore about how South Carolina could change the Republican presidential race.
Chinese Taste For Fish Bladder Threatens Tiny Porpoise In Mexico
The nets that ensnare the giant totoaba fish also trap and kill the world's smallest and rarest mammal: a porpoise called the vaquita.
Japan Is Selling Bonds Guaranteed To Lose You Money
With the global economy in turmoil, interest rates on some government debt are falling below zero.
Republicans Reject Obama's $4 Trillion Budget Proposal
President Obama delivered the final budget of his presidency to Congress on Tuesday. Republicans in Congress have declined to consider the proposal and even listen to the president's budget chief talk to them about it.
GOP Presidential Candidates Bring Torture Back Into The Spotlight
The GOP presidential hopefuls are trading attacks on the use of water boarding and other such harsh interrogation techniques. Donald Trump vows he would revive those techniques as president and has attacked Sen. Ted Cruz for opposing that idea. Many critics and studies, however, conclude that harsh techniques do not work.