What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Philae Comet Landing Reminiscent Of 'Armageddon,' 'Deep Impact'
Bob Mondello listened to reports about spacecraft Philae landing on comet 67P, and it reminded him of certain movies.
For Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Aiding Children With Disabilities Is Personal
While Thursday's House vote on immigration reminds us that Congress remains divided, one bill enjoyed bipartisan support this week.
Putin Stands Firm In 'State Of The Nation' Address
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his annual "State of the Nation" speech in Moscow on Thursday, with a defense of Russia's seizure of Crimea and an attack on Western nations who he said were intent on keeping Russia down.
Portland's Statues Yarnbombed With Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Call it "yarnbombing" with a holiday twist. Statues in downtown Portland, Ore., are now festooned with holiday sweaters. We talk to the crocheters behind the stunt.
This Year's Flu Season Could Be A Bad One
The most common strain of flu virus circulating this year tends to cause a lot of serious illness and more deaths than usual. It's also not a great match for this year's flu vaccine.
'Training Is Not The Problem' In Strained Community-Police Relations
Noel Leader speaks with Audie Cornish about ways to improve community-police relations following an outpouring of anger at the shootings of two unarmed black men, Michael Brown and Eric Garner.
Taking Stock Of America's Toxic Sites And The Millions Living Near Them
A National Geographic article looks at toxic waste sites in the U.S. and the more than 49 million Americans who live near them. NPR's Eric Westervelt talks with writer Paul Voosen about his piece.
Student Murders Throw Mexico's Left-Wing Party Into A Tailspin
The premier left-wing party of Mexican politics — which brought gay marriage to the capital and favors abortion rights — is crumbling. An elder statesman resigned, saying the PRD has lost its leftist identity and the party has been damaged by its association with a mayor accused of involvement in the killing of 43 college students.
Liberia President Sets Dec. 25 Goal For No New Ebola Cases
Ebola has killed more people in Liberia than any other country — just over 3,100. And it continues to be a problem in Liberia's countryside. But the number of new cases overall in the West African nation dropped over the last two months, according to health officials.