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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.
Palestinians With Foreign Passports Leave Gaza As Attacks Continue
by Daniel Estrin
The conflict between Israel and Hamas continued, with intensifying Israeli air strikes against in Gaza and Hamas rocket fire aimed at Israel. More than 160 people have been killed so far.
Germany And Argentina Face Off In World Cup Final
The World Cup final takes place on Sunday in Brazil. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Russell Lewis in Rio de Janeiro about the match, which went into extra time with a score of 0-0.
Remembering Jazz Legend Charlie Haden, Who Crafted His Voice In Bass
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
Polio damaged Haden's voice when he was young, but as a bassist and composer, he helped shape the sound of jazz and spanned country and gospel. He died Friday at 76.
Tommy Ramone, Co-Founder Of The Ramones, Dies At 65
by Kelly McEvers
Tommy Ramone, born Tom Erdelyi, has died at age 65. The drummer was the last living member of the legendary punk band he helped create.
Heading Home To Ohio, LeBron Returns To Cleveland Cavaliers
by Nick Castele
Four years after famously leaving, NBA superstar LeBron James has decided to return to the team where he started his professional career. Many fans in Cleveland say they're excited to have him back.
Truckers Strike At LA Port, While Dock Worker Talks Continue
Tensions are high between workers and the shipping industry at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with reporter Kirk Siegler about the ongoing labor dispute at the largest port complex in the United States.
House GOP Plows Forward With Plans To Sue Obama
by Scott Horsley
While House Republicans move ahead with their lawsuit alleging executive branch overreach, Obama is using the challenge to score political points of his own.
Fate Of The New N.C. Voter ID Law Now Rests In A Judge's Hands
by Jeff Tiberii
North Carolina's voter ID law has come under fire in the courts. A judge will soon decide whether parts of the law should be implemented or delayed.
The Musician's Secret Slang: A 'Crow,' An Oboe And A Cleveland Call-Out
Every profession has a jargon all its own; musicians are no different. Oboist Alli Gessner and blues musician Brian Brickley offer terms distinctive to music: "crowing" and "good night, Cleveland."
In Aftermath Of Brazil's World Cup Defeat, A Poem To Numb The Pain
by Kevin Roose
Germany thrashed Brazil 7-1 this week. Author Kevin Roose says Ernest Thayer's classic poem on failure, "Casey at the Bat," might cheer the Brazilian soccer team up.