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National

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

6:49am May 14, 2025

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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.

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Sports

NCAA men's tournament bracket reaches the Sweet 16 milestone

March Madness basketball play reaches the Sweet 16 on the men's side — the women's will be solidified by the end of the day. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Nicole Auerbach with The Athletic.

It's believed ISIS-K carried out the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall

Russia marks national day of mourning after concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people. Four men have been charged in the attack.

Israeli officials are in Washington amid talk tactics in Gaza may threaten U.S. aid

Israel's defense minister is in the U.S. Monday, as the two countries sharply disagree over what should happen next in Gaza. President Biden is pushing for a cease-fire.

Kidnapping for ransom is a leading security challenge in Nigeria

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

The story of one Nigerian family's kidnapping ordeal, as abductions for ransom spiral out of control in the West African country.

Music & Culture

Katie Crutchfield releases her latest record under the moniker Waxahatchee

Music reviewer Will Hermes finds calm in Waxahatchee's latest album: Tigers Blood.

Politics & Government

As House recess begins, Speaker Johnson faces test to his leadership

House Speaker Mike Johnson begins the two-week spring recess with a threat against his leadership. With the GOP's majority soon shrinking to one seat, how will Johnson and the Republicans govern?

Politics & Government

What does Trump's rhetoric tell us about his plans for a return to the White House?

Earlier this month while speaking to the auto industry, former President Trump predicted a "bloodbath" if he loses the November election. How might his rhetoric apply to Jan. 6 cases?

Politics & Government

NBC is criticized by one of its own after hiring ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel

by David Folkenflik

NBC anchor Chuck Todd spoke out against his network's decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, who was a prominent election denier and often attacked the media.

Politics & Government

For Biden 2024, in-person campaigning is back in a big way

by Tamara Keith

President Biden's campaign is opening field offices, hiring staff and beginning conversations with voters.

Politics & Government

Morning news brief

Israel's defense minister is in Washington Monday. Russia marks national day of mourning after concert hall attack. Former president Trump faces a deadline to post bond in New York civil fraud trial.

Economy

Sales of existing homes jumped sharply in February. More 'For Sale' signs are up

by Scott Horsley

Home sales picked up last month. But with high prices and interest rates, buying a home is still out of reach for many. And changes to real estate commissions will soon add another wrinkle.

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Digital World Acquisition Corp. shareholders vote to approve Truth Social merger

Former President Trump stands to make over $3 billion as the company behind his social media platform Truth Social — Trump Media & Technology Group — can now be traded publicly.

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