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A federal judge refused to drop any of the 14 corruption charges against Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen. He also refused a motion to have them tried separately.

The testimony of people who were minors when they saw George Floyd's killing includes a person who took a video of the incident.

Journalist SONSYREA TATE (Pronounced "SAHN-suh-ray"). Tate, growing up in the sixties and seventies as a member of the Nation of Islam, witnessed the struggles of blacks in a predominantly white America. In her autobiography, "Little X," (HarperCollins) she tracks the personal history of her family and draws on their everyday experiences as members of the Nation to bring new understanding to its traditions. TATE has been a staff writer for the Virginia Pilot, Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Post.TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the sitcom "The Naked Truth" which is back on NBC tonight. 12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next Fresh Air. . .the evolving industrial and economic revolution...how technology is changing the status quo...Journalist WILLIAM GREIDER (GRY-der) discusses his new book on the global economy. Also--the experiences of a young girl and her family as they broke from the traditional Black church in the 1950s and joined the Nation of Islam. Terry Gross talks with SONSYREA TATE.(Pronounced "SAHN-suh-ray"). She has a new memoir. That and more coming up on today's Fresh Air.

Best known for hard-hitting hip-hop beats, the Nigeria-raised, L.A.-based production duo uses its debut album to showcase its ability to flip the script — again and again and again.

Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to a multi-state settlement. The states allege the company marketed aggressively to teenagers. It's the latest blow to a company under fire.

In an electrifying performance, Nate Smith and his ensemble KINFOLK are joined in concert by members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

The first NASA study of astronaut crew safety since the 2003 Columbia disaster was released Tuesday. While scientists found that there was nothing that could have been done to prevent that disaster, they did look into preventing other problems before they could come up.

Special counsel Robert Mueller submitted his report to Attorney General William Barr on Friday, marking the end of his investigation.

Manette Baillie broke the record Sunday during a tandem jump in eastern England. She was raising money for three organizations, including her local veterans club.

Soon after news of Kate's hospitalization was released, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III would undergo a "corrective procedure" next week for an enlarged prostate.

Raila Odinga — the towering figure of Kenyan politics who helped usher in multiparty democracy and a new constitution — has died in India at 80.

Featuring sultry standouts and heartbreak bops, plus some unreleased tracks, the British girl group doubles down on sisterhood and powerful vocals at the Desk.

The Belgian national soccer team has adopted away uniforms that resemble the outfit worn by the famous Belgian comic figure Tintin.

Small scale brewers faced increased costs beyond just for aluminum cans from Trump administration tariffs.

According to a new book, there are many invisible factors that help lead an athlete to become a champion. These include: having older siblings and growing up in a mid-sized town.

President Trump has signed a bipartisan bill creating a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it'll bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.

President Trump calls himself the "law-and-order" candidate, and major police unions have endorsed him. Some worry that kind of political alignment may undermine the police's legitimacy.

Swarms of locusts have reached dangerous levels in parts of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. They're reproducing rapidly in part because of unusual rainfall patterns.

An artist and a brain scientist are working together to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. Both are determined to change society's view of addiction.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to journalist Jon Wertheim about tennis star Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open after facing penalties and fines for her decision to boycott media.