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.
What are college students potentially risking when they engage in protests?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Robert Kelchen, professor of education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, about what's at stake when college students join in protests.
Morning news brief
President Biden addresses pro-Palestinian protests. Monopoly trial between DOJ and Google is wrapping up. Protesters in the Caucasus nation of Georgia say Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech.
Blues legend Sugar Pie DeSanto reflects on decades of being on stage
Peylia Marsema Balinton — better known as blues singer Sugar Pie DeSanto — talks to her longtime manager Jim Moore. At 86 years old, she is about to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Maryland gets tough on youth crime while trying to help young offenders thrive
Across the country lawmakers are getting tougher on youth crime but some states like Maryland are taking a dual approach. NPR's Michel Martin explores the Thrive Academy, a new juvenile rehab program.
Protestors in Georgia say Russia-style draft law will damage free speech
Protesters in the small southern Caucasus nation of Georgia say a Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech and democracy.
A judge hears closing arguments in an anti-trust case against Google
Closing arguments have begun in the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google. At issue is whether Google has illegally monopolized the search engine market.
Ukraine cancels its consular services for all military-aged men living abroad
A decision by the Ukrainian government to suspend consular services for military-aged men living abroad has left some men uncertain about their futures.
Some video game workers aim to unionize to push for better working conditions
The pressure on video game workers has intensified. They work long hours, face mounting layoffs and the games they make are more complex. Some employees call it a "passion tax" that must be addressed.
Congratulations: Steve Inskeep celebrates 2 decades as 'Morning Edition' host
Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep and NPR's Renee Montagne, who hosted the show with Steve for more than a dozen years, look back on some of the show interviews.
Pregnant women in some states aren't permitted to legally finalize divorces
A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
As 'Euphoria' takes the hip-hop world by storm, what makes a good diss track?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar dropped a scathing rebuke against Drake in a new song. NPR's A Martinez talks about the fascination with diss tracks with Noah A. McGee of the online magazine The Root.