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.
Traffic-Stop Bias Scrutinized In Greensboro, N.C.
Data examined by The New York Times shows disproportionate racial bias in police traffic stops in Greensboro, N.C. Steve Inskeep speaks to reporter Sharon LaFraniere about the findings.
A Guide To Grupo Fantasma's New Album, 'Problemas'
David Greene speaks with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras about Grupo Fantasma. Its new album, "Problemas," can be heard in full on our website this week, as part of NPR Music's "First Listen" feature.
In Protest, Ukrainian Artist Turns Statue Of Lenin Into Darth Vader
People in Ukraine are pulling down symbols of the nation's Communist past. It's a protest against Russian military aggression.
Governors Bet On World Series Win
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York says he'd wear a Kansas City Royals jersey if he loses. Missouri's Jay Nixon would wear a Mets jersey. That's nothing compared to what Rep. Adam Schiff of California did.
Tracking Violence In Jerusalem: Here's What's On The Table
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Palestinian and Jordanian leaders over the weekend. NPR's Emily Harris talks to Steve Inskeep about the unrest in Jerusalem and what's been proposed.
The Week Ahead In Politics: House To Vote On Speaker
The House of Representatives is set to vote on a new speaker this week, likely Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the GOP struggles to define itself in Congress and on the campaign trail.
African Bishops' Profiles Raised In Vatican Synod
At Pope Francis' synod on the family, African bishops played a crucial role in the debate for the first time. Steve Inskeep speaks with Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Accra, Ghana.
What's The Strategy?: U.S. Considers Sending Ships To South China Sea
The U.S. and China's geostrategic competition is like football: Keep the ball near your opponent's end zone, and keep him away from yours. The game changer: China's growing military power.
How Riots May Help Us Understand School Shooters
In his new article, The New Yorker's Malcolm Gladwell uses a well-known theory to contrast early school shooters back in the 1990s with shooters today.
