Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Health Supplies Land in Afghanistan, But Still Not Enough As Need Grows
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rick Brennan, the World Health Organization's regional emergency director of the office for the Eastern Mediterranean, regarding the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.
Hurricane Ida Hit An Important Oil And Gas Hub, Which Will Likely Drive Up Gas Prices
When Hurricane Ida came ashore on Sunday in Louisiana, the storm hit an important hub for the offshore oil and gas industry, which will likely drive up the price of gas at the pump.
2 Years Since Call With Trump, Ukrainian President Met With Biden At The White House
At the White House, there was a meeting in the Oval Office that's been years in the making. It all started with a phone call in July of 2019, which lead to Donald Trump's first impeachment last year.
Massive Caldor Fire Continues To Threaten Biggest City On California's Lake Tahoe
Firefighters in northern California are facing another tough day of strong winds as they race to try to stop the massive Caldor wildfire from reaching the southern end of iconic Lake Tahoe.
Police Officers And Paramedics Have Been Charged In The 2019 Death Of Elijah McClain
A grand jury has indicted three Aurora, Colo., police officers and two paramedics involved in the death of Elijah McClain, who died in their custody two years ago. His death sparked ongoing protests.
After Ida, Many In Louisiana Still Without Power And Water
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaclyn Hotard, president of St. John The Baptist Parish just west of New Orleans, about the rescue efforts after Hurricane Ida flooded the area.
His Family Fled Afghanistan 30 Years Ago. Now He's Watching It Happen Again
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Haris Tarin of the Afghan American Foundation about how his family fled Afghanistan 30 years ago, and what it's like to work with the new wave of refugees fleeing now.
Plans Are Underway To Rebuild At Site Of Surfside Condo Collapse
As the investigation of the condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., continues, plans are already underway to rebuild at the site. A judge hearing lawsuits related to the collapse is overseeing the sale.
The Kabul Airlift Was A Feat Of Logistics And Stamina, Marred By Chaos And Violence
The evacuation of Kabul, over 120,000 people in two weeks, is one of the biggest airlifts in history. It was also a chaotic stampede of tens of thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban.