Birthright citizenship case goes to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on an issue that courts have not questioned in more than a century: birthright citizenship. NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the case with law professor Amanda Frost.
Defense Secretary Says He Supports Reform To Military Justice System
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers he supports a major change to the military justice system. It would let independent military lawyers handle cases of sexual assault and domestic violence.
In The Wake Of The Pandemic, Workers Are Reestablishing Their Values — By Quitting
In the wake of the pandemic, workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers. Some say they want to work less and enjoy life more. Others simply don't want to sit in an office full-time.
Countries Seem To Be Normalizing Relations With The Syrian Regime
Resigned to the apparent hold that the Syrian government has regained over most of the country, the U.S. and others who once sought to unseat the regime appear to be preparing to live with it.
With A Drop In Demand, Getting People COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Up To Local Doctors
COVID-19 vaccine mega-sites across the U.S. are closing down due to the drop in demand for the shot. Much of the hard work of getting people vaccinated will now fall on primary care providers.
Hong Kong's 'Apple Daily' Shut Down, Leadership Arrested
Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy paper, Apple Daily, says it is shutting down. Its accounts have been frozen and much of its top leadership has been arrested.
Owners Of The Suez Canal Ship Have Reached A Compensation Deal With Egypt
The owners of the container ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal in March have reached a compensation deal with Egyptian authorities. Jammed for nearly a week, the blockage disrupted global shipping.
Sports Writer Explains Why It's Been Such A Bizarre, Injury-Marred NBA Postseason
Whichever team wins the NBA title, it'll be the first time they've done so in decades or ever. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector about a bizarre, injury-marred postseason.
CDC Panel Says Heart Inflammation In Young People Post-Vaccine Is Rare
Advisers to the CDC met to discuss some side effects associated with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. In a small number of recipients the vaccines may be causing temporary inflammation to the heart.
Former High School Cheerleader's Online F-Bombs Are Deemed Protected Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with students on Wednesday, ruling that a former cheerleader's online F-bombs about her school is protected speech under the First Amendment.
Nearly 500 State Legislators Sign Letter Pleading Congress To Pass For The People Act
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Texas Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, who organized a letter signed by nearly 500 state legislators imploring Congress pass the For the People Act to expand voting rights.