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Migrants claiming asylum can be allowed into the U.S. Here's how it works
Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.
News brief: Ga. murder trial, Trump sues over documents, mental health access
Jury selection begins in the trial of those accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ex-President Trump tries to stop the release of Capitol riot documents. The latest on mental health needs for children.
The breakout star of this Halloween season is a themed bratwurst
The SpookToberfest brat is a hot item. The featured ingredients are pork, beer and candy corn. You can pick up the treat at Jenifer Street Market in Madison, Wis.
India may replace car horns with the sound of musical instruments
The country's transportation minister says he will introduce a measure to replace all vehicle horns with the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. He's also looking into changing sirens.
Virtual fences may help cows have less of an impact on climate change
When cows overgraze it's bad for the soil, and the climate. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is trying new technology to help avoid overgrazing: virtual fencing.
Ted Koppel remembers Colin Powell as a 'wise counselor' to presidents
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with veteran journalist Ted Koppel about Colin Powell's legacy. Koppel recalls both professional moments as well as personal ones, like their shared love of fast cars.
Gen. Wesley Clark remembers the legacy and leadership of Colin Powell
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with retired four-star Gen. Wesley Clark about how history will remember Colin Powell. The former secretary of state has died at 84.
Reflecting on Colin Powell's legacy
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to foreign policy expert Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about how Colin Powell's work will be remembered.
Remembering former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died at 84
Powell was the first Black chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and the first Black secretary of state. His family said he died of COVID-19 complications, though he was fully vaccinated.
Colin Powell dies at 84 of COVID-19 complications
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died early Monday due to complications from COVID-19.