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Mexico's former top security official convicted of taking bribes from drug cartels

Garcia Luna was convicted of secretly taking millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa cartel.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in January. Tomlin is currently the league's only Black head coach.

Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs

The NFL's Rooney Rule set out to correct inequities at the top of pro football's hierarchy. But today, there are still few minorities in head coaching positions.

A former top U.S. diplomat to Venezuela weighs in on President Trump's actions there

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with ambassador James B. Story, a former top diplomat to Venezuela, about the rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, and what President Trump's goals might be.

Tim Weah of the United States celebrates after scoring the team's goal during a World Cup match against Wales on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Wales and the U-S finished 1-1.

For Tim Weah, a World Cup goal capped a family journey. Now he's ready for England

The U.S. will play England at 2 p.m. ET on Friday in Qatar, with Weah's parents in the stands. His father, George Weah, was a star player in the '90s but never made it to the World Cup himself.

FILE - Lawyer Alex Murdaugh walks into his bond hearing on Sept. 16, 2021, in Varnville, S.C. The South Carolina Supreme Court announced, Thursday, June 16, 2022, that they want to revoke the law license of Murdaugh, saying there is overwhelming evidence he stole millions of dollars from his clients even though more than 70 criminal charges against the prominent lawyer have not been resolved. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)

Top SC judge wants to revoke Alex Murdaugh's law license

The South Carolina Supreme Court wants to revoke the law license of attorney Alex Murdaugh. The justices say there is overwhelming evidence the prominent attorney stole millions of dollars from his clients even though more than 70 criminal charges against the prominent lawyer have not been resolved. Murdaugh has been ordered to appear at the Supreme Count on Wednesday to argue against being disbarred, but one his lawyers says he won't fight the decision.

People attend a gathering to remember Daphne Caruana Galizia, at La Valletta, in Malta. Malta is marking the fifth anniversary of the car bomb slaying of the investigative journalist.

Malta marks 5 years since the killing of a top investigative journalist

Daphne Caruana Galizia, who investigated corruption in Malta, was killed by a car bomb in 2017. Residents joined her relatives at a march and vigil. It coincides with a trial of the alleged hitmen.

The war in Ukraine — now in its third summer — tops NATO's agenda

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith about the alliance's annual summit, and how the U.S. plans to reassure allies that Ukraine funding will continue.

'Pops Is Tops' Showcases Louis Armstrong's Rough Voice, Perfect Timing And Wit

A new four-disc compilation presents recordings Armstrong made for Verve in 1957. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the album includes a wealth of alternate takes, warm-ups and rehearsal sequences.

Palestinian death toll tops 66,000 as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has topped 66,000 Palestinians, Gaza's Health Ministry said, a day before the Israeli Prime Minister heads for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

A small vacation resort area in Michigan is one of the top markets for marijuana sales

A tiny township in Michigan, best known as a vacation resort area, has become one of the top markets for marijuana sales. And it now has a new nickname: New Puffalo.

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