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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.
Ebola Is Down, But Not Out, In Liberia
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Ten to 12 new cases are reported daily, primarily around the capital and outlying areas. On Monday, Liberia's president announced an initiative, Ebola Must Go, that focuses on getting communities more involved in anti-Ebola measures.
Why Would Uruguay Take Guantanamo Prisoners?
Robert Siegel talks with Michelle Shephard, National Security Correspondent for The Toronto Star about what's behind the South American country's decision to accept six former detainees.
New Details Emerge In Failed Yemen Hostage Rescue
by Tom Bowman
Details are emerging about the failed hostage rescue attempt undertaken over the weekend by U.S. Special Operations forces in Yemen.
College Football Playoffs Won't Please Everyone
The College Football Playoff committee announced that Ohio State took the final spot along with Alabama, Oregon and Florida State. Holly Anderson of Grantland.com joins Robert Siegel to talk about the aftermath.
Fallout From 'Rolling Stone' Story Changes Conversation At UVA
by Jennifer Ludden
Now that the accuracy of the article about sexual assaults at the school is being called into question, the conversation is changing and activists hope the attention will stay on sexual assault.
How Washington's Odd Couple Transformed Welfare
by NPR Staff
The new book The Professor and the President looks back at how Democratic Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan pushed the Nixon White House to embrace a relatively liberal plan.
Just Who Is That 'Mean Old Daddy?'
68-year-old Cary Raditz recounts his side of the story behind Joni Mitchell's 1972 song about him.
Why Do The College Playoffs Only Have 4 Teams?
Top-division college football announced the teams in its first-ever playoff: Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State and Florida State. But the next division down has had a playoff since the 1970s, with 24 teams.