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.
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.
Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year
Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
Biden Speaks On The End Of War In Afghanistan And Evacuations
U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war. Biden has detailed outreach efforts to Americans in Afghanistan.
Paula Hawkins Interrogates Tragedy And Trauma In New Thriller, 'A Slow Fire Burning'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Paula Hawkins about her new thriller A Slow Fire Burning and how she explored the impact of tragedy and trauma on her characters.
WHO Weighs In On Countries Offering A Booster Shot
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, about the organization's position on booster shots.
New Orleans Mayor Cantrell On The City's Loss Of Power Brought By Hurricane Ida
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with LaToya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans, about the damage from Hurricane Ida that has left residents without power for days.
Jury Selection Begins In The Fraud Trial Of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the health technology corporation Theranos, promised miracles with just a finger prick of blood. Jury selection in her fraud trial begins Tuesday.
COVID Vaccinations Are On The Rise Again, Says White House
Due to more mandates around the U.S., White House COVID advisors say first-time vaccination rates are now on the rise after a slowdown this summer. Millions of unvaccinated children are now in school.
What It Was Like Entering The Kabul Airport Alongside The Taliban
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nabih Bulos, Middle East correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, about the Taliban's takeover of the Kabul airport.
New England Patriots Opt For Rookie Quarterback
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Kyle Hightower, Associated Press reporter in Boston, talk about the New England Patriots cutting quarterback Cam Newton, and starting rookie Mac Jones instead.
Southern California Has Jobs For Incoming Afghans — But Not Much Affordable Housing
Afghans making their way to some California communities have run into a challenge that many residents face — affordable housing. Costs have made it difficult to find long-term places to live.