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 To Look For In The Third GOP Debate
Ahead of Wednesday's Republican debate, Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Stuart Stevens about what to expect.
Obama Delivers Sympathetic Speech To Nation's Police Chiefs
President Obama reached out to an international meeting of police chiefs in Chicago on Tuesday, assuring them that law enforcement is still appreciated, despite recent protests and viral videos.
S.C. Community Discusses Police Action At School Board Meeting
The Justice Department and FBI have opened an investigation into the South Carolina high school student being dragged by an officer. The local school board met Tuesday night to discuss what happened.
Any Pitchers Left For World Series Game 2?
Game 1 of the World Series was in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday night. At 14 innings, it was the longest opening game in World Series history. Kansas City beat the New York Mets 5-4.
But Is It Art? Cleaning Crew Thought It Was Garbage
An exhibit at a modern art gallery in Italy that consisted of empty champagne bottles, confetti and cigarette butts was cleaned up and thrown out by accident.
For Paul Ryan, Securing Conservative Support Is Just The Beginning
Paul Ryan will officially ask his party to nominate him for speaker of the House on Wednesday. He has secured the support of the most conservative and rebellious members, but can he govern them?
Ben Carson, Quietest Guy In The Room, Pulls Ahead
GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson's low-key speaking style is cited as an attractive quality by some of his supporters. It also contrasts with the man at the top of the polls with him, Donald Trump.
States Should Get Into The Sports Gambling Game
Commentator Frank Deford takes a close look at fantasy sports and concludes the profits to be made there are very real.
White House And GOP Congressional Leaders Reach Budget Deal
The deal increases spending for defense and domestic programs and raises the federal debt ceiling through March 2017. It now must be approved by both houses of Congress.
U.S. Navy Destroyer Sails Through Contested Waters In South China Sea
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Anthony Kuhn about the implications of U.S. naval maneuvers near man-made Chinese islands in the South China Sea.