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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.
After Mosul's Fall, Iraqis Adjust To New Normal Under ISIS
by Deborah Amos
Not all Sunnis are on board with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, even if they oppose the Iraqi government. One ranking Sunni cleric in northern Iraq hints at limits to the group's influence.
Syrian War Sparks A Spike In Worldwide Level Of Displaced People
On World Refugee Day, the United Nations' refugee agency is reporting that the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes grew to more than 50 million — a level unseen since World War II.
Sputtering On Fumes, 'True Blood' Has Outstayed Its Welcome
by Eric Deggans
HBO's True Blood is a prime example of a TV show that kept going long after it should have ended. Why is it that some shows stay on air well after they've run out of creative juice?
Twisty Miss. Primary May Mean End Of Road For Longtime Senator
by Debbie Elliott
GOP Sen. Thad Cochran faces a tough runoff election against challenger Chris McDaniel, a Tea Party-backed state senator. Mississippi voters will decide whether Cochran gets a chance at a seventh term.
From Supreme Court, Firm Support For Employee In Retaliation Case
by Nina Totenberg
The justices unanimously ruled that a public employee who testified about corruption should not have been punished for doing so. Going forward, though, some tricky questions are still undecided.
American Apparel's Founder Is Out, Tailed By Reports Of Misconduct
by Sam Sanders
The board of American Apparel has voted to removed the company's founder and CEO, Dov Charney, from his leadership positions. The decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct against Charney.
Seeking the Solstice: Kick Off Your Summer of Cosmic Sunsets
by Adam Frank
Just in time for the official start of summer, NPR's Adam Frank heads outside to better understand the summer solstice. The secret, he says, is in the sunsets.
German Defense Minister On U.S.: We Have To Defend Common Values
Robert Siegel speaks with Ursula von der Leyen, the defense minister of Germany, about the latest news out of Ukraine and Germany's complex relationship with the U.S.
Even If Their Team Loses, Japanese Fans Still Sweep The World Cup
It's common to hear of soccer hooligans taunting players and fighting in the stands. In Japan, it's a different story: Soccer fans there have a tradition of cleaning up the stadium after matches.