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.
Winners Of Nobel Prize In Chemistry Announced In Stockholm
Frances H. Arnold, an American chemist, has won half of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and George Smith of the U.S. and Sir Gregory Winter of the U.K will share the other half.
Britain's Theresa May Is Pressured To Come Up With A New Brexit Plan
Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday addresses her ruling Conservative Party as she faces intense pressure from her political rivals over her plan to take the U.K. out of the European Union.
Brett Kavanaugh Faces Skepticism About The Way He Defended Himself
Rachel Martin talks to Jill Dash of the American Constitution Society about whether the Supreme Court nominee has the ability to reject partisanship and embrace impartiality from the bench.
Has The NFL Gone Too Far With Its New Roughing The Passer Rules?
In the first 3 weeks of the NFL season, the league issued twice as many penalties for hard tackles of the quarterback than it had the year before. Commentator Mike Pesca offers his take on the rules.
Brett Kavanaugh Is The Latest Troubled Supreme Court Nominee
Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about hotly contested Supreme Court nominations throughout history.
Recovery Efforts Continue In Indonesia As Many Wait For Aid
The death toll continues to rise as the country digs out from under the damage of an earthquake and tsunami. Communications are spotty and some of the hardest-hit areas are difficult to reach.
U.S. Stops Visas For Diplomats' Same-Sex Partners If They're Not Married
The policy is a break with that of the past administration. Critics say the Trump administration policy will create hardship for same-sex couples from countries where same-sex marriage is illegal.
Chicago Police Officer Charged With Murder Takes The Stand
Officer Jason Van Dyke took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. The white officer is on trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager. McDonald was shot 16 times.
Fallout From Brett Kavanaugh Investigation Roils The Senate
The partisan bickering about Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is increasing tensions on Capitol Hill. Senators from both parties say it could have an impact on the chamber's ability to function.
Hole In The Ground In Arkansas Spouts Flames For 40 Minutes
Geologists do not yet know why flames roared 12 feet in the air. They think the hole was dug by an animal. They've ruled out methane or broken utility lines.
The Decades-Old Backstory Of America's Conflict With North Korea
Steve Inskeep talks to Hampton Sides about his book: On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle. Sides explores the origins of the conflict with North Korea.