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Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was killed during a home invasion, according to his record label.

The creators of beloved political puppet shows in France and Russia feel déjà vu over the Jimmy Kimmel saga, as they recall being shut down for displeasing the powerful.

As President Trump pushes to get National Guard troops patrolling American cities, his administration has, in effect, blurred the lines between the military, traditional law enforcement and immigration enforcement.

Kevin Hart is launching a streaming comedy service. The actor's Laugh Out Loud Network, which rolls out this week, enters an already crowded market.

-- David Hecht reports that on Sunday, the West African nation of Senegal holds its parliamentary elections. During President Clinton's recent visit to the nation, a White House official described Senegal as a "brisk and vigorous" democracy. However, the ruling Socialist Party has won every election since its established independence from France in 1960, and this Sunday is expected to be no different. Critics say the Socialist Party's perpetual rule raises questions about the country's democracy.

Will Chief of Staff John Kelly take control of the White House? Are U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tough enough? And Los Angeles gets to host the summer Olympics in 2028, but what will that mean for the city?

Russian International Affairs Council director Andrey Kortunov discusses the consequences of Vladimir Putin expelling U.S. diplomats. The move was in response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress.

Inmates in Alabama used peanut butter to alter the numbers over a jail door, tricking a guard into thinking a door to the outside was a door to a cell. They rushed out, but most were later captured.

Sounds leave cues about the wear and tear on cars, power tools and other devices. By identifying the sounds a startup aims to improve the repair and performance of vehicles, traffic signals and more.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Camille Le Coz of the Migration Policy Institute about the new EU migration deal.