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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.
Gavin Newsom Misled Public About Wildfire Prevention Work, Report Says
by Scott Rodd / CapRadio
An investigation from CapRadio and the California Newsroom collaboration has found that Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., misrepresented his wildfire preparedness and even disinvested in prevention.
Population Is Booming In The West — But There's Not Enough Water To Keep Up With It
by Michael Elizabeth Sakas
Facing drought and population growth, some Western U.S. towns are running out of water for new connections. That's stopping development, a challenge that's expected to grow as the climate warms.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky On Coronavirus Variants And Vaccinations
NPR's Audie Cornish checks in with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about vaccinations, variants and the current state of the pandemic.
One Of The World's Best Search And Rescue Teams Has Been Called To Their Own Backyard
by Jenny Staletovich
The urban search and rescue team combing through the condominium that collapsed in Surfside, Fla. is often called to major disasters worldwide. Now its searching for survivors in their backyard.
Vice President Harris Talks With Migrants And El Paso Residents In Visit To Border
by Tamara Keith
Vice President Harris has been working on the root causes pushing so many Central Americans to seek asylum at the U.S. border. On Friday, she visited El Paso to talk to migrants and community members.
Biden To Meet With Afghanistan Leaders As Sept. 11 U.S. Troop Withdrawal Nears
by Michele Kelemen
President Biden is set to meet with Afghanistan's leaders, President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation.
What Democrats And Republicans Want When They Talk About Infrastructure
by David Schaper
As infrastructure talks continue, key differences have emerged. Most Republicans want highways and bridges. Democrats do too, as well as money for passenger rail, transit and climate initiatives.
Slain Afghan Interpreter's Family Has Moved To The U.S. After 10-Year Wait
by Elizabeth Trovall | Houston Public Media
The family of an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military arrived safely in Houston earlier in June. Their father was killed by the Taliban while they waited more than 10 years for a special visa.
In Peru, A Tense Wait For Final Election Results
As Peru awaits the final results, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Peruvian journalist Pao Ugaz about the aftermath of the country's presidential elections.