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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.
Japan May Be In A Post-Growth Era, With Or Without Abe
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to win snap elections this weekend. But successive Japanese governments have been unable to reverse economic stagnation.
Lawyers Say Sony Can't Keep Media From Reporting Hacked Details
NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Melissa Block about the discussion within media circles about the legality and propriety of publishing information stolen in the hack attack against Sony Pictures.
Senate Set To Vote On Surgeon General Nominee
After months of delay, the Senate is poised to approve President Obama's choice to be the next surgeon general, Vivek Murthy. NPR's Mara Liasson tells us about Murthy and the controversy.
Sydney Residents Rally To Head Off Anti-Muslim Violence
Audie Cornish talks to Australian terrorism expert David Kilcullen about the relationship between the Australian government and Muslim communities.
Murakami's 'Library' Is Dark, Creamy And Grainy At The Same Time
Alan Cheuse reviews "The Strange Library" by Haruki Murakami.
Sydney Siege Ends With Two Hostages And Gunman Dead
by Stuart Cohen
The siege of a cafe in Sydney, Australia has ended with two hostages and the gunman dead. Police stormed the cafe in the early hours of the morning after a 16-hour standoff.
How To Talk To Boys About Sex And Consent
Given recent stories about violence against college women, what should parents say to college-age sons? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Rosalind Wiseman about guiding boys through adolescence.