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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
U.S. Military Has Withdrawn From Largest Base In Afghanistan, Handed Over Control
by Tom Bowman
Bagram Airfield was the United States' largest base in Afghanistan. The U.S. military has now withdrawn and handed control over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force.
American Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Is Suspended After Positive Marijuana Test
by Tom Goldman
U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was poised to be a breakout star at the Tokyo Summer Olympics until a positive test for marijuana disqualified her from the 100 meter race.
State Department Says It Plans To Move Some Afghans Who Helped The U.S. To Safety
by Michele Kelemen
With U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, there are growing concerns on Capitol Hill about the fate of thousands of Afghans who worked with the U.S. military.
Examining A Racist Passage In The Declaration Of Independence
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with historian Donald Grinde Jr., a member of the Yamassee Nation and University of Buffalo professor, about the racist passage the Declaration of Independence cont.
Palestinians May Be Evicted From Jerusalem Neighborhood To Make Way For Biblical Park
by Deborah Amos
Palestinians in a Jerusalem neighborhood face the threat of having their homes demolished. The move would be to make room for a biblical park of ancient sites sought by Jewish settlers.
From The Podium, High School Graduates Say What It Meant To Be The Class Of 2021
It's near the end of high school graduation season. In a year marked by change, virtual schooling and health scares, student speakers took to the podium to offer reflections on the class of 2021.
Some Restaurants Emerged Post- Pandemic With A New Business Model: Adding Surcharges
by Frank Morris
During the pandemic, some businesses experimented with surcharges to help offset costs. In restaurants, the charges are becoming more common, increasing prices without always being obvious about it.
Miss Nevada Makes History As The 1st Openly Transgender Woman To Compete For Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez beat out 21 competitors in Miss Nevada USA pageant, making her the first transgender woman to both hold the title and to enter the field for the national Miss USA pageant.
Arizona Attorney General On Supreme Court Upholding State Voting Restrictions
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich after the Supreme Court upheld a ban on ballots cast in the wrong precinct or collected by anyone who isn't family or a caretaker.