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.
Have ISIS And Al-Qaida Stopped Fighting, Started Cooperating?
For more than a year, the so-called Islamic State and al-Qaida have viewed each other as rivals. Now, reports out of Syria suggest the two may have worked out a truce.
NBA Commissioner Calls For Legalization Of Sports Gambling
Sports gambling is widely popular but, outside of Nevada, it's illegal and done largely in the shadows. Now, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has written an op-ed in The New York Times calling for its legalization. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis talks to Audie Cornish about that and other things NBA.
Controversy Over Scientist's Shirt Mars Celebration Of Comet Landing
A scientist who contributed to this week's triumphant comet landing mission has upset people by wearing a loud shirt that some say is sexist. On Twitter, people have dubbed the dispute "shirtstorm."
'National Gallery' Offers A Lingering Look At Art
Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman's latest documentary takes audiences behind-the-scenes at London's National Gallery and delves into the stories being told in paintings. Wiseman tells NPR's Robert Siegel what he learned and how he goes about filmmaking.
U.S. Spy Program Targeted Cellphones Of U.S. Citizens
In the search for criminals, the government has been scooping up data from thousands of Americans through their cellphones. Audie Cornish talks to Devlin Barrett, who broke this news in The Wall Street Journal.
Pentagon Plans To Spend Billions Upgrading Nuclear Program
After a major investigation into America's nuclear forces, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says that he will be investing billions of dollars into the system, and changing to the way it's managed.
Board Decision Revives Discussion About Religion In Public Schools
One of the largest public school systems in the U.S. dropped religious affiliations for holidays on its school calendar. The decision represents a classic church and state battle.
Amazon, Hachette Reach Agreement Over E-Book Prices
The agreement in the months-long dispute was announced today and the two former adversaries will resume normal business "immediately," according to a press release.