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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.
In Beirut, Thousands Marched To Mark The Anniversary Of Port Blast That Killed 200
by Ruth Sherlock
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'
by Jeff Lunden
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
by Eleanor Beardsley
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
by Michelle Jokisch Polo
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.
Coverage Of The Claims Against Gov. Cuomo Is Everywhere — Except His Brother's Show
by David Folkenflik
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo never covered the sexual misconduct probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his show. The state attorney general's report showed he advised his brother on responding to the allegations.
The Biden Administration Needs To Do More For Cuban Protestors, Some Lawmakers Say
by Michele Kelemen
Cuban authorities are cracking down on protesters after a wave of anti-government rallies. The U.S. has spoken out in support of the protest movement, but some lawmakers say Biden needs to do more.
Missouri Housing Lawyer Reacts To New Eviction Moratorium
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with housing attorney Lee Camp about the new eviction moratorium the CDC issued now that the previous moratorium has expired.
Oklahoma Sees Spike In Respiratory Virus Among Children
Oklahoma is seeing a spike in childhood cases of the respiratory virus RSV. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Cameron Mantor of the Oklahoma Children's Hospital about the outbreak.
WHO Calls For Pause On Booster Shots Until More Nations Get Their First Vaccines
by Jason Beaubien
The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccination booster shots until more people in low-income nations gets access to their first doses of the vaccine.
Employers Are Struggling As Workplaces Divided Over Vaccine And Mask Policies
by Yuki Noguchi
As the Delta variant spreads, stakes are even higher for employers managing workplace divisions over vaccine and changing mask guidelines.
Following An Outcry From Democrats In Congress, Biden Plans To Resume Ban On Eviction
by Tamara Keith
President Biden delivered remarks that included clues about the path forward after the expiration of the eviction moratorium and the way states should be handling masking and vaccination.
A Possible Side Effect? Thousands Of People Saw Menstruation Changes Post-Vaccine
by Geoff Brumfiel
After vaccination, some people have reported heavy periods or breakthrough bleeding. But changes to menstruation are not listed as a possible side-effect since clinical trials haven't investigated it.