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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.
Proud Boys And Anti-Fascists Clashed At Portland Rally
by Jonathan Levinson
Far right groups, including the Proud Boys, gathered in Portland, Ore., Sunday for what they called the "Summer of Love" rally. Anti-fascist groups also showed up. And violent altercations ensued.
The Main Obstacle For Biden's Spending Plans? Members Of His Own Party
by Kelsey Snell
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is hoping to placate moderates as she moves to get a vote on a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. There are few signs that she'll be successful.
It's Andrew Cuomo's Last Day: How Praise For The Governor Became Scorn In 1.5 Years
by Gwynne Hogan
Monday is Andrew Cuomo's last day as Governor of New York. Over a year and a half, he gained national attention for his response to COVID, then a report on sexual harassment forced him to step down.
Afghanistan's Fall To The Taliban Has Iraq Nervous
NPR's Mary Louse Kelly talks with Bilal Wahab, a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about how the rapid collapse of Afghanistan to the Taliban has Iraq nervous.
The Pressures Of Kicking For An Icon: Xavier Beitia Reflects On His Field Goal Miss
by Jason Fuller
NPR's Jason Fuller talks with Xavier Beitia, former Florida State University kicker and New York Jet, about persevering through his missed field goal kick against the Miami Hurricanes back in 2002.
At Least A Dozen People Missing, 22 Dead After Flooding In Tennessee
by Caroline Eggers
In Middle Tennessee, rescue crews are searching for at least a dozen people who are unaccounted for after heavy rain and flooding. The death toll is at 22.
How The Delta Variant Affects Children
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Dr. Roberta DeBiasi of Children's National Hospital on the coronavirus variant delta's impact on children.
Haiti Is Still In Need Of Medical Personnel And Supplies 1 Week After Earthquake
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rawan Hamadeh of Project HOPE about the medical needs in hospitals in Les Cayes, Haiti, after the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the country last Saturday.
Dr. Fauci Weighs In On The FDA's Approval Of The Pfizer Vaccine
NPR's Mary Lousie Kelly speaks with White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci about vaccine mandates and the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine.
With The FDA Approval, Employers Can Now Require Vaccination Against COVID
by Scott Horsley
Now that the Food and Drug Administration has given formal approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, more employers may insist that their workers get the shot.
The FDA Has Approved Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration has given full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, offering the nation's vaccination campaign a badly needed boost.
Evacuation From Afghanistan Is Ramping Up, But The Kabul Airport Is Still Chaos
by Greg Myre
The number of Americans and Afghans being evacuated from Kabul is ramping up, hitting new one-day highs. But the situation at the Kabul airport remains extremely volatile.