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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.
Obama's Secret Letter To Iranian Leader Details Shared Interest In Fighting ISIS
Robert Siegel talks to Jay Solomon, foreign affairs correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, about the letter President Obama sent to Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei regarding ISIS and the nuclear talks.
Art Installation Commemorates 25 Years Since Berlin Wall Lost Its Power
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
On Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall stopped being a barrier between East and West Germany, ushering in the end of communist rule across the Soviet bloc.
Liberia's 'Flags Of Convenience' Help It Stay Afloat
by Julia Simon
The weak Liberian economy has been hit by the Ebola crisis. One thing Liberia does have going for it is an unusual export — its flag. The Liberian flag is the second most popular flag flown by international cargo ships and is a huge source of revenue.
White House Will Send 1,500 Military Personnel To Iraq
by Tom Bowman
The White House authorized the deployment an additional 1,500 U.S. military personnel to Iraq to help advise that country in its fight against the so-called Islamic State, or ISIS.
Kerry To Head To Oman As Deadline On Iran Nuclear Deal Nears
by Peter Kenyon
John Kerry is headed to Oman for a crucial round of talks with Iran's foreign minister. But the political climate on both sides is making a breakthrough more difficult.
NFL Has Another Week Of Legal Turmoil
Former Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice testified at a hearing stemming from his indefinite suspension, and the criminal case against Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson ended in a plea deal.
'Grand Bargain' Will Help Save Detroit — And Its Art
by Elizabeth Blair
A federal judge in Detroit ruled favorably on the city's "grand bargain" on Friday, approving the city's exit from Bankruptcy. We look at the role foundations played in bringing it about and the Foundation for Detroit's Future, which will be set up in the wake of the verdict.
Brooklyn Prosecutor Could Be Nominated Attorney General In Coming Days
by Carrie Johnson
Loretta Lynch is the lead federal prosecutor in a district of 8 million people. But outside law enforcement circles, she isn't widely known. She'd be the nation's first black female attorney general.
The Man Who Disobeyed His Boss And Opened The Berlin Wall
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson