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.
How your awkwardness can be your strength
Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked an ex's picture on social media? Awkward moments have a tendency to haunt us – even ones from decades ago. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down why we get so embarrassed about the things we do and how we can experience those feelings a little less.
U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran's nuclear program.
Reporter's Notebook: on federal judges and the Trump administration
NPR's Ryan Lucas speaks about his beat covering the federal judiciary during the tumult of the second Trump administration.
Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.
China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.
High school teachers reflect on 100 years of 'The Great Gatsby'
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with two educators about teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby 100 years after its publication.
A Syrian city known for gold jewelry faces rising crime
Since antiquity, Aleppo has been famous for gold. But a post-war crime wave means jewelers no longer display gold in windows. The city is installing solar-powered streetlights to fight crime.
Academy Awards add a new category — for stunt design
The Academy Awards added a new category that recognizes stunt design. We talk to a veteran stunt coordinator about the long road to recognition for stunt professionals.