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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.
Ahead of the conclave, the Sistine Chapel takes center stage
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with art historian Kim Butler about the artwork that adorns the walls of the Sistine Chapel and its significance ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope.
Stranded Soviet spacecraft to plunge back to Earth
by Don Gonyea
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell about Kosmos 482, the Soviet-era spacecraft that was stranded over 50 years ago during a mission to Venus. It will soon return to Earth.
U.S. autoworkers react to Trump's tariff policies
by Don Gonyea
President Trump has repeatedly promised that he would save the U.S. auto industry and that aggressive tariffs would drive that industry revival. But how are U.S. autoworkers feeling?
Mississippi lawmakers eliminate the state income tax. How will that affect residents?
Mississippi lawmakers voted to do something that other GOP-led states have been talking about: eliminating the state income tax. But it's not clear where the state will get the money it needs.
After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow visits the Basilica where Pope Francis has been laid to rest.
Economic uncertainty remains amid Trump's tariffs
It's been a month since President Trump announced his worldwide tariffs. Since then, there have been escalations and tariff retribution from other countries, then tariff pauses.
New survey aims to understand psychedelic use around the world
by Avery Keatley
The 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey aims to capture people's experiences with psychedelics around the world.
Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti discusses his new album, "Journey Through Life."
Musician Femi Kuti talks about a few stand-out songs from his latest album, "Journey Through Life."
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa reflects on the upcoming Conclave
by Scott Detrow
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa discusses the upcoming Conclave to elect the next Pope with NPR's Scott Detrow.
Tips on getting the most from deep reading.
NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted.
What's it like to cover the war in Ukraine? NPR's Kyiv correspondent explains.
by Joanna Kakissis
Just this week, the Trump administration signed a deal to share revenues from Ukraine's mineral wealth. But how are Ukrainians responding - and what's it like to cover the ongoing conflict?