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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.
From Thermostats To Prison Security, More Things Going Online
Carlos Watson, co-founder of the online magazine Ozy.com, talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers about how companies are using connected, smart devices to plug into the "Internet of Things."
Down Two Key Players, Brazilians Worry About World Cup Prospects
by Tom Goldman
Despite Brazil's win against Colombia in the quarterfinals, fans aren't entirely sure they can win the tournament. One key player is out for an injury; another for racking up too many penalties.
Coaching First-Generation Students Through College
by Claire Trageser and Aly Seidel
College coaches may be able to help more first-generation students make it to graduation day.
When Child Migrants Cross The Border, What Next Awaits Them?
Robert Siegel speaks with Dana Leigh Marks, the president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, about the legal process facing unaccompanied children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations Try To Hurdle Impasse As Deadline Nears
by Peter Kenyon
Iran and six world powers are saying they want to agree upon a nuclear deal this month. Troublingly, Iranian officials now appear to be laying the ground work for an excuse should the talks fail. They also don't appear to be preparing for significant reductions in its uranium enrichment capacity, which the U.S. says is critical to any agreement.
Tiny Costa Rica Is A World Cup Surprise — Even To Its Own Fans
Costa Rican fan Ericka Mora speaks with Melissa Block from San Jose about the World Cup excitement in the country's capital.
If Map Of Middle East Is Being Redrawn, What Lies Ahead For Kurds?
Violence in Iraq has many wondering if the map of the Middle East is being redrawn before the world's eyes. If so, Iraqi Kurds might stand to gain, with an independent Kurdistan finally within reach.
Study: Surge In Okla. Quakes Can Be Traced To Drilling Operations
by Joe Wertz
StateImpact Oklahoma's Joe Wertz reports on a new study that links a "swarm" of earthquakes to four specific, high-volume oil and gas industry disposal wells. It's one of several reports that show oil and gas activity could be causing a rise in earthquake activity.