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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with This American Life contributor and founder of Found Magazine Davy Rothbart, who went inside the company "Crowds on Demand," a company you call when you need a crowd of people for any reason. This company sends fake paparazzi, pretend campaign protestors and pretend news crews to stoke more protest.

Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland Wednesday night, singer Jessica Ruiz asked the crowd to join her in singing the national anthem.

Philadelphia's City Council agreed to support a tax of 1.5 cents per ounce on sweetened beverages, including all sweetened drinks, whether they are sugar-based or diet. The proposal still requires a second council vote, expected to pass on June 16. Cities interested in similar taxes include Oakland, Calif., San Francisco and Boulder, Colo.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Baltimore attorney Steven Levin who has successfully defended police against misconduct charges ranging up to murder. He talks about the start of the trial against the driver of the police van, in which Freddie Gray suffered lethal injuries. The driver is accused of deliberately giving Gray a "rough ride."

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon says he delisted Saudi Arabia because of threats to cut U.N. funding and "the very real prospect that millions of other children would suffer grievously" as a result.

Donald Trump's message on trade — and bringing jobs back home — is resonating with a lot of union workers, even longtime Democrats.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that local law enforcement may restrict the carrying of concealed weapons.

Sen. Bernie Sanders met with President Obama Thursday to discuss how the Democratic Party should move ahead after the primary season. Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton shortly after their meeting.

A study offers a rare look at how well toddlers are doing in low- and middle-income countries.

The country hopes to cash in on the sport's global popularity. And the kids love doing flips and handstands.