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The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the oldest galaxy in the universe
by Scott Detrow
The Webb Telescope zeroes in on an undiscovered galaxy.
Carrie Johnson on her reporting that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges
by Scott Detrow
Reporting the story that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges
Senator Van Hollen says the return of Abrego Garcia to the U.S. is a victory for the rule of law
by Scott Detrow
Senator says Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. is a victory for the rule of law
Students from India react to visa restrictions at U.S. educational institutions
by Omkar Khandekar
Students from India make up the largest share of foreign students in the United States. But student visa restrictions have many reconsidering their dreams of an American education.
The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
What the Musk-Trump feud means for SpaceX
by Geoff Brumfiel
The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services.
Amid Trump cuts, this scientist lost a $53 million NIH grant. Then he got it back
by Jon Hamilton
The Trump administration terminated a $53 million NIH grant to study how impaired blood flow in the brain can lead to dementia. The lead scientist fought the decision, and got the money back.
Protestors say ICE's tactics have become heavy-handed. ICE defends its operations
by Martin Kaste
As the Trump Administration ramps up ICE enforcement, some members of the public are showing up to oppose it, leading to confrontations. We ask experts about the tactics used by ICE and protesters.
Researchers chase storms to learn more about hail before it hits the ground
Hail storm damage is on the rise, so researchers want to learn more about hail before it hits the ground to possibly improve forecasts.
For the first time, MLB is investing in a women's professional softball league
Major League Baseball is branching out. It's investing in women's softball. It's an acknowledgement of the popularity of women's sports in the U.S. and could help jumpstart a sustainable league.
Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots
by Christopher Intagliata
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Batt, executive producer of Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP Burning Moonlight.