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.
About 140 of D.C.'s cherry trees will soon be cut down to adapt to rising sea levels
Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom yesterday. For some 140 of the famous flowering trees, this will be their last season — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.
The Philippines' top defense secretary talks about tensions in the South China Sea
Amid tensions in the South China Sea, NPR sat down with Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro. He has accused China of "gutter talk" and "propaganda" in its territorial claims.
Supreme Court allows Texas' controversial immigration law to go into effect
The U.S. Supreme Court, for now, is allowing Texas to implement its immigration law, known as SB4, that permits local and state police to arrest people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
The unusual manner in which cicadas pee — and why the information is useful
Little insects pee in droplets. But it turns out that cicadas pee in jets — and why and how they do it could help scientists better understand microfluidics and advance all kinds of technologies.
Arizona voters are taking part in what's called the presidential preference election
Arizona is holding its presidential primary on Tuesday. The swing state with a big independent voter population will be closely watched this November.
U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill
On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.
Meet the queens of March Madness: South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao
NPR is providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament, their off court talents and passions and overall chances of making the Final Four.
The moment the steel industry changed in the U.S.
Last year U.S. Steel announced it would be sold to Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel company. U.S. Steel's journey from its perch as the biggest company in the country to this moment started decades ago.
Meet the queens of March Madness: University of Utah senior forward Alissa Pili
As America waits for the kickoff of the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, NPR's providing listeners with mini profiles of talented players leading their teams into the tournament.
Jennine Capó Crucet aimed to write an elegy of Miami in new 'Scarface'-inspired novel
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Jennine Capó Crucet about her new book, Say Hello to My Little Friend and how she drew inspiration from Scarface, Miami and the Seaquarium's killer whale, Lolita.