What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
University Of Illinois Engages Chinese Students With Mandarin Football Broadcast
For the first time, Illinois football will have a Mandarin play-by-play and color team calling the game for streaming in China. The University of Illinois has a huge number of Chinese students, and the activity has been getting the community more involved in campus culture.
Amid Industry Troubles, Nevada Treats Daily Fantasy Sports As Gambling
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Chris Grove, editor of Legal Sports Report, about Nevada's decision to treat daily fantasy sports as gambling and the industry's ongoing legal troubles.
Violence Escalates In Afghanistan As The Taliban, ISIS Fight Over Turf
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to New York Times reporter Mujib Mashal about the clashes between the Taliban and ISIS, and the struggles of Afghan civilians caught in the middle.
'He Didn't Fit The Mold': How Jeff Gordon Attracted New Wave Of NASCAR Fans
Jeff Gordon's clean cut style helped NASCAR connect with a new generation of racing fans. Many are reflecting on how Gordon helped change the sport as he finishes his final season.
Returning To Syria For Love: Why A Refugee Plans To Leave The U.S.
A man who has lived in the U.S. for three years is returning to Syria because his fiancé of four years has no chance of coming to the U.S.
Bay Area Commuters Angered Over Mismanagement Of Bridge Project
The eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is only two years old, and it's already requiring millions of dollars in repairs. The project, 10 years late and $5 billion over budget, is one of California's most expensive public works projects. Commuters are frustrated over cost overruns.
Online University For Refugees Opens In Berlin As Flow Of Migrants Continues
An online university based in Berlin opened Thursday where refugees can begin to earn bachelor's degrees, even if they lack the documents required to start a regular college.
Letters: Escalating Violence In Jerusalem
NPR's Kelly McEvers and Audie Cornish read some listener comments about our coverage of the escalating violence in Jerusalem.
Canadian Envoy Ken Taylor, Who Hid Americans During Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Joseph and Kathleen Stafford, two of the Americans former Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor sheltered during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
