White House Says Democrats Might Revisit Filibuster Rules If Voting Rights Bill Fails
The controversial practice to stop a Senate proposal from being brought to a vote has caused some infighting among Democrats.
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American Airlines Is Canceling Almost 1,000 Flights In July
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider on the repercussions of American Airlines canceling flights this summer due to turbulent weather and being understaffed.
Separated Families Meet In The Middle Of The Rio Grande During 'Hugs Not Walls' Event
Along the Rio Grande, about 200 families separated by their legal status briefly reunited in the middle of the river over the weekend. It was part of an event called "Hugs Not Walls."
Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape The Face Of College Athletics
Faced with the prospect of reshaping college athletics, the U.S. Supreme Court issued potentially transformative ruling Monday in a case that pitted college athletes against the NCAA.
Lumber Prices Are Finally Dropping After They Soared During The Pandemic
Demand for new homes and a rise in DIY renovation projects ate up the lumber supply during the pandemic. Meanwhile, sawmills struggled to keep pace amid COVID-19 setbacks.
How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves
As a sweltering heat wave hits much of the West Coast, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the health risks of exposure to extreme heat.
U.S. Athletes Competing In Olympic Trials For A Shot At Tokyo
The delayed Tokyo Olympics will begin in July. Despite continued COVID-19 uncertainty surrounding the games, U.S. athletes are going through the Olympic trials for the right to compete in Tokyo.
Biden Wants Answers About COVID-19's Origin — But Pressuring China Could Backfire
The Biden Administration has asked the World Health Organization to push China harder for answers about what started COVID-19. But some experts say increased public pressure on China may backfire.
What Iran's New President Could Mean For The Iran Nuclear Deal
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vali Nasr about what role Iran's newly elected president might play in efforts to revive U.S. participation in the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Senate Democrats Made A Voting Rights Bill A Top Priority, But It's Expected To Fail
Senate Democrats have made a major voting rights bill a top priority, but Tuesday's vote on it is expected to fail. Internal divisions about the bill plus opposition from Republicans have stalled it.