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.
Kentucky Governor Encourages Mask Use And Vaccinations As Delta Variant Spreads
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, about the rising COVID-19 cases in his state - and what can be done about it.
'I'm Really Going To Be Homeless With My Dog': Tenants Face Eviction Moratorium's End
With more than 7 million Americans behind on rent, a tenant describes her situation upon the end of the moratorium on evictions. Then Virginia Poverty Law Center's Christie Marra explains what's next.
Remembering Ruth Pearl, Mother Of Slain Journalist Daniel Pearl
Daniel Pearl was reporting on terrorism when he was kidnapped and beheaded in Pakistan. His mother, Ruth Pearl, spent years turning her grief into something positive. She died July 20 at age 85.
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare, But Delta Poses Risks To Vaccinated People
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections are still quite rare, but scientists are now learning more about the risks posed by the delta variant to people who are vaccinated.
A Belarusian Sprinter Has Been Offered Asylum In Poland After Refusing To Return Home
Belarusian athlete Kristina Timanovskaya, who refused to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after a dispute with her coaches, has now been offered refuge in Poland.
These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why
A look at the viewing experience of this year's Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC's Peacock service.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Makes It To Senate Floor
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the bipartisan team which developed the new $1 trillion infrastructure spending package.
Reddit Can Be More Helpful Than Facebook's Own Customer Service For Hacked Accounts
When Facebook accounts get hacked, users are often left locked out of their accounts because of the company's lack of customer service. Many are turning to Reddit and other online forums to swap tips.
Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara On His Chase For The '100 Foot Wave'
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks to big wave surfer Garrett McNamara about the new HBO documentary series 100 Foot Wave.
Vaccination Status Questions Do Not Violate HIPAA, Consumer Health Expert Explains
NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Deven McGraw, cofounder of consumer health data firm Ciitizen, to clear up misconceptions about HIPAA rules and protections.
A Doctor Battles The Diverse Concerns Of Unvaccinated Americans
NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Dr. Rhea Boyd about some of the misconceptions around unvaccinated Americans and her effort to reach them in underserved communities.