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.
U.S. Strategy On ISIS Comes Under Fire At Congressional Hearing
At the first congressional hearing on ISIS since the U.S. began bombing that force in Syria, Republicans called for U.S. boots on the ground, while Democrats questioned whether Iraq's troops and Syria's rebels can be relied on to fight. Congress is considering new authorization for the campaign.
Experts Recover More Remains From MH17 Debris Site
Experts from the Netherlands say they hope to recover much of the wreckage in the next week or so. But the investigation is still being disrupted by security and political issues.
Russian Troops, Supplies Pour Over Border Into Eastern Ukraine
This week, NATO confirmed reports of Russian troops entering eastern Ukraine. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to The New York Times' Andrew Kramer for an update on the fighting.
FIFA Won't Reopen Bidding Process For 2018, 2022 World Cups
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the FIFA investigation into the World Cup bidding process. On Thursday, the organization cleared Russia and Qatar of corruption.
Feds List Gunnison Sage Grouse As Threatened Species
The bird is now protected under the Endangered Species Act, which could stop some oil and gas development in Colorado and Utah — and will likely start a number of legal challenges.
After Bouncy Landing, Philae Lander At Rest On Comet
Scientists have established contact with the lander, but they're not sure where on the comet it is. The lander apparently bounced after touching down, and its future may be uncertain.
Obama Plans To Use Executive Action To Reshape Immigration
Obama has said he will take executive action on immigration by the end of the year; now, as NPR's Tamara Keith tells Audie Cornish, there are reports he could act as soon as the end of next week.
At The Supreme Court, Tracing A Fine Line Between Politics And Race
On Wednesday, the justices took up a redistricting case from Alabama that explores the question of which kinds of political gerrymandering are acceptable and which are not.