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Supreme Court allows quick third-country deportations, for now
by Adrian Florido
The Supreme Court blocked a court order requiring 15 days notice — enough time to contact their lawyers — to individuals the Trump administration is trying to deport to countries other than their own.
For The 1st Time, Boston's Next Mayor Will Not Be A White Man
by Saraya Wintersmith
For the first time ever, Boston's next elected mayor will not be a white man. Two women of color will face off in the November general election after a historic preliminary vote.
Author Tells The Story Of The Family At The Center Of Landmark Case 'Roe V. Wade'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joshua Prager, author of The Family Roe: An American Story.
Pediatric Psychologist On The High Rates Of Children Orphaned By COVID-19
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Kentor, pediatric psychologist at Texas Children's Hospital, about children who have lost their primary caregivers to COVID-19.
Author On What She Learned 'Teaching The Children Of The One Percent'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Blythe Grossberg about her new book, I Left My Homework in the Hamptons: What I Learned Teaching the Children of the One Percent.
Former FDA Scientist Says More Data Is Needed On COVID-19 Booster Shots
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former FDA scientist Luciana Borio about the decision by an FDA advisory panel to recommend Pfizer booster shots only for certain people at higher risk for COVID-19.
Trump Has Emboldened Bolsonaro's Hostility Toward Democracy, Researcher Says
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Human Rights Watch Americas' senior researcher César Muñoz on their announcement that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is threatening democratic rule.
Conspiracies Fly At Far-Right Rally Near Heavily Guarded Capitol
by Tom Bowman
Authorities in the nation's capital were on high alert for possible violence, as far-right demonstrators rallied.
France Recalls Ambassadors To The U.S. And Australia In Objection To Security Pact
by Eleanor Beardsley
France has recalled its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia as it registers its objection to a pact announced this week to build nuclear-powered submarines — a pact France wasn't included in.
Gioconda Belli Reflects On Nicaragua
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nicaraguan poet and political activist Gioconda Belli about the increasing tension in Nicaragua, as the country moves towards a presidential election.
What This Science Reporter Wishes He'd Known Before Getting Breakthrough COVID
by Will Stone
What do we know about breakthrough infections in vaccinated people? Will Stone explains and shares the story of how surprised he was to get a breakthrough infection himself.
India's Vaccination Drive Has Gathered Speed, But Millions Remain Vulnerable
by Sushmita Pathak
India has sped up its COVID vaccination after a deadly spring outbreak. Half of those eligible have received at least one shot. But millions are still vulnerable as fears of a new wave loom.