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Week 3 update on Sean Combs' federal criminal trial
The latest witness to testify in Sean Combs' federal criminal trial was a former employee of the hip-hop executive. She's the second witness to accuse Combs of physical and sexual assault.
Critics say new law in Hungary could further stifle the free press
A new law in Hungary may jeopardize funding that news agencies rely on from overseas grants. Supporters say it protects the country from outside influence. Critics say it's a way to stifle the free press.
Southwest to require battery packs, charging devices remain visible during flights
Southwest Airlines will soon require all battery packs and charging devices remain visible throughout flights, saying it's a safety measure so crew members can more easily respond to possible fires.
Judge's ruling allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students for now
A judge has issued a preliminary injunction that allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students — halting, at least for now, the Trump administration's efforts to ban the practice.
A 30-year Dungeons & Dragons game gets upended by politics
For more than 30 years, a group of friends gathered each week to play Dungeons & Dragons — until politics broke up their game in 2020. Two players talked about it with StoryCorps.
Sellers of dog leashes and mom gear hope court rulings lead to tariff relief
Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.
Knicks stay alive to force Game 6 against the Pacers in the NBA Playoffs
The Knicks have forced a Game 6 against the Pacers after going down 3-1 in the series. One of them will take on the Thunder, who clinched a finals spot this week. Hear the latest on the NBA Playoffs.
'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'
Following his HBO series Succession, Jesse Armstrong's latest project, Mountainhead, is a film about four tech billionaires whose mountain retreat is disrupted by a global catastrophe.
Should a court break up Google? The tech giant made its final stand today
Last summer a federal judge ruled that Google had monopolized the search market. Now the Justice Department and the tech giant had one last chance to argue over what the penalties should be.