Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby’s Main Accuser, Continues Testimony In Second Trial
Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand took the stand again Monday in the comedian’s sexual assault trial. She faced cross-examination from Cosby’s attorney Tom Mesereau.
With Chants Of ‘Starbucks Coffee Is Anti-Black’ Protesters Take Over Philadelphia Store
The controversy continues over Starbucks, race and bias after a video went viral on social media this weekend. It shows an incident involving the police and two men at a location in downtown Philadelphia.
7 Inmates Dead, 17 Others Injured After Fighting At South Carolina Prison
Authorities in South Carolina are investigating what happened at a maximum security prison overnight. Seven inmates died and 17 others were injured while fighting. The skirmishes lasted for hours.
What The European Union’s New Online Privacy Law Means For The U.S.
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Estelle Massé, senior policy analyst for Access Now — a non-profit organization devoted to open and secure communications worldwide — about the new law adopted by the European Union to protect online privacy.
Winners Of 2018 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday. Kendrick Lamar joined the staffs of The New York Times and The Washington Post along with the rest of this year’s winners.
Boston Marathon Runners Faced Brutal Weather Conditions
Runners, fans, and volunteers in Boston braved 35 mph winds, pouring rain, and a below-freezing wind chill during Monday morning’s marathon.
How Phoenix’s Real Estate Market Is Fairing 10 Years After Housing Crisis
Phoenix was among the cities hit hardest by the mortgage and foreclosure crisis. Ten years later, the city and its real estate market have rebounded, but no one has forgotten.
Is Comey Risking Anything By Speaking Out About Trump Administration?
Former FBI Director James Comey has been extremely candid in his criticism of the Trump administration, despite being a high-profile witness in Robert Mueller’s federal investigation. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with John Dean, whose testimony in the Wate…
Why No World Power Really Wants To Topple Syria’s Assad
The Syrian leader has few friends. Yet after seven years of devastating war in his country, he’s in a position of relative strength and there’s no realistic alternative to his continued rule.
Desiree Linden Wins Boston Marathon — The First U.S. Woman To Win Since 1985
“It’s supposed to be hard,” Linden told reporters after the race, which featured rain and near-gale headwinds. U.S. women claimed seven of the top eight spots.
After A Journey Through The Lone Star State, Author Concludes: ‘The Future Is Texas’
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright predicts that the largest “red” state in the union will eventually move into the “blue” column — and change the nation’s politics in the process.
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