Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, took the stand on Tuesday as the star witness in the first full day of testimony in the federal trial against the hip-hop mogul.
NYC Public Schools, Mostly Remote During The Pandemic, Return To In-Class Learning
New York City public school students are going back to school Monday, but parents and educators are bracing themselves as COVID-19 infections continue to rise among children.
Trade Group Wants Biden Administration To Clarify New Pandemic Rules
NPR's A Martínez talks to CEO Geoff Freeman of Consumer Brands Association about federal rules requiring some businesses to have employees submit to weekly COVID-19 tests if they aren't vaccinated.
White House Declassifies FBI Report Detailing Saudi Nationals' Connections To 9/11
The Biden administration has declassified a secret FBI report that links some of the 9/11 hijackers to Saudi nationals living in the United States.
Democrats Are Divided Over President Biden's $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan
With the summer recess over, Capitol Hill lawmakers turn to the spending bill. Democrats have limited time to work out details on policies like expanded health care and universal pre-K.
2 First-Time Champions Are Crowned At U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
NPR's A Martínez talks to Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the two first-time champions in the singles finals: Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu.
Despite Warnings, South Africans Are Using An Animal Medication To Treat COVID-19
The South African government is trying to discourage the use of Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic animal medication, as an anti-COVID-19 therapeutic. But some doctors are prescribing it anyway.
News Brief: Breakthrough Infections, $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan, Flood-Prone Homes
Can vaccinated people get long-COVID symptoms? U.S. senators return from summer recess with a long to-do list. A new NPR probe finds HUD often sells flood-prone homes without disclosing it to buyers.
In 'Harlem Shuffle,' Colson Whitehead Departs From Heavy Themes
NPR's Noel King speaks with Colson Whitehead about his new novel Harlem Shuffle. His last two books — The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys — won Pulitzer Prizes.
A Stray Cat Survives A Fall Inside A Miami Football Stadium
The cat made its way to the top level of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. As it clung by one paw to the upper deck, fans below grabbed an American flag — which they used to catch the falling feline.
Museum Of Pinball To Auction Off More Than 1,700 Machines
The museum, which closed due to the pandemic, is auctioning off machines including classics like Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean — which might fetch up to 35-thousand dollars.
Scenes From The Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
NPR host Steve Inskeep visits Torkham, a major border crossing wedged between Pakistan and Afghanistan, to explore who is and isn't able to pass through now that the Taliban are back in power.
