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.
Investigators Release Details About Suspect In Naval Ship Arson That Injured 71
Federal investigators have named the 20-year-old sailor who they believe is responsible for destroying a multi-billion dollar Naval ship by arson.
Movie Musical 'Annette' Is A Straightforward Story Yet A Directorial Fever Dream
A new musical with a score by Sparks and starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard opened the Cannes Film Festival. The distinctive rock-opera with a mind and a sound of its own is opening in the U.S.
Missouri Hospitals Are Struggling To Cope With Summer Spike Of COVID-19
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Erik Frederick, the chief administrative officer at Mercy Hospital Springfield about the COVID-19 spike in Missouri and the patients in intensive care units.
The Era Of The U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Dominance May Be Over
It's likely the end of an era. But what an era! NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Meg Linehan of The Athletic on the legacy of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's golden generation.
Incoming Iranian President Is Expected To Make U.S.-Iran Relations Even Tougher
U.S.-Iran relations are expected to get even tougher when a new Iranian president takes office Thursday. He's a former prosecutor expected to take a hard line inside and outside the country.
Since They Can't Be Inside, Fans Are Finding The Olympic Spirit Outside Game Venues
Outside of Tokyo's Olympic Stadium, a small mockup of the Olympic rings has stood for the past year. But it wasn't until last week that people began to line up to take pictures.
In Beirut, Thousands Marched To Mark The Anniversary Of Port Blast That Killed 200
As Lebanon marks a year since a huge blast at the Beirut port, the sister of one of the victims is still working to pick up the pieces of her life and continue her search for justice.
'Pass Over' Covers Modern Issues In A Blend Of The Bible And 'Waiting For Godot'
The first play to open on Broadway in over a year, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's Pass Over tells the story of two young Black men dreaming of a better tomorrow in a world of police violence.
'Annette' Is The 1st Musical For Director Leos Carax And Pop Duo Sparks
Director Leos Carax's new film, Annette, is a dark fairy tale starring Adam Driver. Nine years since Carax's last film, his movies often feature visions and ghosts.
Michigan Republicans Defend Unvaccinated People's Claims Of Discrimination
With COVID-19 cases spiking in Michigan and vaccinations stalled, some businesses are asking customers to show proof of vaccination. But there are unvaccinated residents who call this discrimination.