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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Obama Announces Decision To Delay Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan
by Mara Liasson
President Obama announced Thursday he has abandoned his plan to withdraw nearly all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of his presidency.
As Optimism Fades, Russian Air Campaign Fails To Make Impact In Syria
by Alice Fordham
The Russian air campaign in Syrian gave initial optimism to the Syrian regime but has done little to change the map of the war.
Tech Company Hyperloop Doesn't Pay Its Employees — At Least Not In Cash
by Steve Henn
We've come to expect a steady stream of flashy new gadgets from the booming tech sector, but another area of innovation in Silicon Valley is how we work, mainly the structure of our offices and companies. Planet Money tells the story of a company that has no employees, doesn't pay any salaries, but has hundreds of extremely talented workers nonetheless.
Action Movies Love That Typing Sound, But Where Does It Come From?
What's that sound text makes when it appears on screen in action movies? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Forrest Wickman of Slate, who investigated where exactly it came from.
U.S. Decision To Delay Troop Withdrawal Puts Some Afghans At Ease
by Philip Reeves
President Obama announced his decision to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan for longer on Thursday. NPR visited the capital, Kabul, to gauge the Afghan public's response.
Israel Steps Up Security Amid Increasing Violence In Jerusalem
by Emily Harris
Israel is increasing security measures amid ongoing violence, bringing objections from human rights activists and Palestinians.
The Immigrants It Once Shut Out Bring New Life To Pennsylvania Town
by Eleanor Klibanoff
Once home to some of the country's strictest anti-illegal-immigration laws, Hazleton is now 40 percent Latino. The city is younger and bigger than it's been in decades, and the economy is thriving.