Life Kit has tips on how to paint your rental
It might feel risky to make big, bold changes to a brand new apartment. But NPR's Life Kit has tips for making your space your own, without losing your security deposit.
Silk Road Founder Sentenced To Life In Prison
Ross Ulbricht, creator of the website Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison Friday. The website was a sophisticated criminal enterprise that specialized in selling illegal drugs.
Southeast Asian Countries Agree To Step Up Efforts To Address Migrant Crisis
Nearly 20 countries are meeting in Bangkok Friday to try and resolve the migrant crisis affecting them. Most are economic migrants from Bangladesh and Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
Sepp Blatter Reelected To 5th Term As FIFA President
Sepp Blatter was reelected as president of FIFA, soccer's international governing body, on Friday. The vote comes as two separate international investigations probe allegations of corruption.
Indictment Against FIFA Raises Questions About Nike's History In Brazil
A U.S. indictment alleges an unnamed sportswear company paid bribes to secure a 1996 deal with Brazil. That's the year Nike signed a multi-million dollar sponsorship with Brazil's soccer federation.
Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders To Face Test In New Hampshire
Sanders officially kicked off his campaign this week to much fanfare in his home state of Vermont. But if he hopes to prove he's more than a fringe candidate, he needs to do well in New Hampshire.
Soaked Texans Brace For More Storms After 7 More Inches Of Rain Fall
More rain is forecast this weekend in North Texas after up to 7 inches fell last night across parts of the state, causing colonies of fire ants and snakes to take shelter in houses.
Hastert Indictment Concerns Ex-Speaker's Time Before Congress, Reports Say
Former House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert was paying an individual from his past to conceal sexual misconduct, according to multiple news reports.
Iraqi Forces Prepare To Reclaim Ramadi From Islamic State
Iraq is preparing to take back parts of Anbar province after the city of Ramadi fell to the self-declared Islamic State earlier this month, dealing a blow to the Iraqi government and militia forces. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to support Iraq with targeted airstrikes against Islamic State militants.
As Publishing Industry Courts China, Authors Speak Out Against Censorship
Chinese writers and publishers are being celebrated this week at BookExpo America — the industry's largest trade event in North America. Free speech advocates are supporting silenced Chinese writers.