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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
How Will The Taliban Govern Afghanistan? The Group Says It Has Changed
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen about the future of Afghanistan. The Taliban say Afghans who worked with Americans aren't in danger and women may work outside the home.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Could Be Out For The Public By Fall
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Saad Omer, director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, about the Biden administration's expected announcement on COVID-19 booster shots.
Florida Schools Wrestle With Whether To Require Students To Wear Masks
by Greg Allen
Florida's Board of Education is taking action against school districts that defy the governor's order banning face mask mandates for students. Miami-Dade County will vote on masks on Wednesday.
Afghan Journalists Are Worried About The Return Of The Taliban
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez to Afghan journalist Zubair Babakarkhail about life in the capital Kabul following the Taliban takeover. Many Afghan journalists have been targeted and killed in past Taliban attacks.
Evaluating The Examples Of The Ways The Taliban Say They've Changed
The Taliban are back in power in Afghanistan. What does it mean for the Afghan people? In the 90s, when last they ruled, it was a brutal, utterly ruthless regime that terrorized its people.
Haiti's New Prime Minister Faces Challenges Brought On By Natural Disaster
by Jason Beaubien
Prime Minister Ariel Henry took office after the assassination of the country's president, and almost immediately faced the challenge of responding to a devastating earthquake.
Those Trying To Get Out Of Afghanistan Must Pass Through Taliban Checkpoints
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Al-Jazeera reporter Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the ground in Afghanistan following the fall of the country to the Taliban.
Ohio Family Cleans Out Freezer And Throws Out Grandma's Stash Of Cash
It was only after the freezer had been cleaned, that grandma warned her relations about the money she kept in it. The trash company picked through a truck-full of garbage and returned $25,000.
Jihadi Movement Is Galvanized By Taliban's Takeover In Afghanistan, Expert Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to international security expert Asfandyar Mir who believes global jihadist could feel emboldened after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
While NYC Businesses Are Starting To Rebound, Many Are Still On Shaky Ground
by Camille Petersen
In New York City's COVID-19 epicenters, small businesses are seeing signs of recovery with more people vaccinated. But there are still challenges such as overdue rent and the delta variant.
Haitians Are In Desperate Need Of Aid Following The Devastating Earthquake
NPR's A Martínez talks to Skyler Badenoch, CEO of the humanitarian organization Hope for Haiti, about coordinating aid in the country following Saturday's massive earthquake.