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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.
Hacked Sony Emails Pull The Curtain Back On Hollywood
Audie Cornish speaks with Ben Fritz of The Wall Street Journal about the fallout from the leaked emails of Hollywood executives at Sony Pictures and what it reveals about the modern studio system.
Hong Kong Demonstrators Hope End Of Protests Not An End To The Fight
by Frank Langfitt
Police in Hong Kong cleared away the final pro-democracy protest campsite in the city on Thursday, ending the 75-day "occupation" of the some of the city's busiest streets.
French Hostage Released After Being Held For 3 Years By Al-Qaida
by Eleanor Beardsley
France has now obtained the release of all known French hostages being held by militants, but critics say there are questions about whether governments should negotiate with hostage-takers.
Parents Of Missing Mexican Students Don't Believe Official Story
by Carrie Kahn
The remains of one of the 43 missing Mexican students have been identified, but parents of the others still don't believe the official version of what happened to them and vow to fight to find their loved ones — alive, they hope.
Spending Bill Provision Would Provide Big Boost To Party Fundraising
by Peter Overby
The 1,600-page omnibus spending bill includes language that raises contribution limits to the national party committees, bringing them above the realm of merely wealthy donors. Under the provision, donors can give a party a total of $778,000 — each year, an eight-fold increase.
Brazil's Tearful President Praises Report On Abuses Of A Dictatorship
by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro
Journalist: 'Torture Report' Shows CIA's Failure To Police Itself
Audie Cornish speaks with journalist Jane Mayer, author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War in Terror Turned into a War on American Interests.