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.
More People Seek COVID-19 Shots In Louisiana As Cases Rise
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. John Heaton of LCMC Health about the uptick in vaccinations in Louisiana amid a surge in coronavirus infections.
Accuser's Attorney Reacts To State Report On Gov. Cuomo's Sexual Harassment
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Debra Katz, an attorney representing Charlotte Bennett who is a former executive assistant of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The Infrastructure Bill Includes Upgrades To Roads, Bridges And... Salmon Recovery?
The Senate is preparing to vote on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill clocks in at roughly 2,700 pages with nearly $550 billion in new spending.
Olympics-Level Skateboarding Isn't All 13-Year-Old Sky Brown Can Do
Skateboarding's youngest Olympian is 13-year-old Brit Sky Brown. Not only is she a skater, she's been on "Dancing with the Stars," recorded a song and music video, and wrote a book about girl power.
CDC Director On Global Vaccine Deliveries, Variants, Masks And Mass Eviction Threats
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky about the Biden administration's effort to increase vaccination internationally.
Sexual Harassment Charges Against Gov. Cuomo Are Detailed In Scathing 165-Page Report
A report ordered by his own attorney general found that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo has denied wrongdoing and apologized for what he said were misunderstandings.
Badly Needed Doctors In Myanmar Are Being Hunted By Military For Opposing Coup
Myanmar is reeling under a new wave of COVID-19 infections. The health care system has all but collapsed as badly needed doctors are hunted by the military for their opposition to the Feb. 1 coup.
In NYC, Proof Of Vaccination Becomes A Key To The City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi about the city's announcement that proof of vaccination will be required to enjoy indoor dining, gyms and performances.
Simone Biles Won Bronze After Returning To Competition In Tokyo Olympics
American gymnast Simone Biles returned to competition in the Tokyo Olympics and won a bronze medal in the individual balance beam final.
Ghana's Proposed Bill Would Make Same-Sex Affection Punishable By Years Of Prison
In Ghana, same-sex relationships have been illegal for decades. A proposed bill threatens to tighten restrictions even further, making displays of same-sex affection punishable by years in prison.
Alexander Vindman Discusses Testifying On The Central Phone Call In Trump Impeachment
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about his memoir Here, Right Matters: An American Story, which describes his role in the impeachment of former President Trump.