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.
Afghan Activists Hope For Larger Say In Country's Future
About 50 civil society activists from Afghanistan are in London for a major international conference. They hope to have a larger say in their country's future than they have in the past.
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.
Justice Department Will Conduct Separate Inquiry Into Garner's Death
Attorney General Holder, saying that this and other recent cases had frayed trust between authorities and the community, announced the investigation late Wednesday.
Garner's Father Encourages Peaceful Protest On Staten Island
Large protests on Staten Island in response to the decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of a black man have been peaceful — in part thanks to the encouragement of his father.
On The History Of Chokeholds In The NYPD
Audie Cornish talks with Chris Dunn, associate legal director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, on the use of chokehold in the New York City Police Department.
Israel In Political Upheaval — Two Years Ahead Of Schedule
Israel will hold parliamentary elections in March after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broke up his cabinet and asked voters for a new mandate.
Hong Kong Protesters Make Last-Ditch Effort To Negotiate
Several pro-democracy protest leaders in Hong Kong plan to turn themselves in to police Wednesday. Meanwhile, another student protest leader has launched a hunger strike.
