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Opening arguments begin in Sean Combs trial

The charges in Combs' federal criminal trial include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty. If convicted of all charges, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison.

New designers take on the 'Black Dandy'

Fashion is often described as an individualistic pursuit. But a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York explores the influence of family on the style known as Black Dandyism.

National

Texas Lottery faces scrutiny amid jackpot controversies and leadership shakeup

The Texas Lottery is under fire. Amid controversial jackpot wins, the sudden resignation of its executive director and a crackdown on online lotto ticket sellers, questions are growing about how the system is managed — prompting multiple state investigations and considering banning couriers services and lottery apps.

Europe

Poland preps for war

Poland expands defenses, trains citizens and partners with France to deter potential Russian invasion threats.

Politics

House preps bills to advance Trump agenda

House committees are planning a series of hearings this week to advance legislation around President Trump's agenda.

Food

There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it

When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta.

Food

New film 'Marcella' is the story of how Hazan brought Italian food to the U.S.

Giuliano Hazan talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his mother, Marcella, who brought Italian cooking to Americans.

National

Here to Help: The benefits of volunteering

Do you volunteer? In a new series called "Here to Help," we are presenting the stories of people across the U.S. who volunteer, and the benefits of volunteering.

Amid concerns about the ‘manosphere’, here’s what three experts think about raising boys in 2025

How do you navigate healthy masculinity, and raising young men, in 2025? We talk with our expert panel about how to raise boys in 2025.