Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
Summits On Summits: Biden Was Busy During His 1st International Trip As President
Joe Biden wrapped up his first international trip as president with a meeting with Russian President Putin. Biden's trip included a meeting of the G-7 member nations, a NATO summit and an E.U. summit.
The Dark-Skinned Afro-Latinx Erasure In 'In The Heights'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The Root producer Felice León about colorism and the lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latinx representation in the film In the Heights.
How A Bunch Of Boys Changed Ballet Forever
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with director Chana Gazit and dancer Peter Anastos about the new film Ballerina Boys, which details the history of an all-male ballerina troupe founded in the '70s.
Summer Colds Are Back — Here's How To Keep From Getting Sick
Bad news for parents of young kids: summer colds are back. Things like strategic mask wearing during story time or homework with a sick child can help prevent you from catching and spreading the cold.
Heat Wave Has Sparked Another Round Of Grid Problems In Texas
The Texas electric grid is facing problems during a heat wave this week, fueling frustration that lawmakers have still not helped those who suffered during a devastating blackout back in February.
A Long To-Do List Awaits Biden Back In Washington
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and Hoover Instiution fellow Lanhee Chen about the most pressing issues awaiting President Biden in Washington.
Big Companies Are Finding Out They Need Help With Diversity Messaging
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with DEI consultant Lily Zheng about how the diversity, equity and inclusion industry has changed after 2020's racial injustice protests and how companies are responding.
Former Secretary Of State On 2 Decades Of U.S.-Putin Summits
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about the U.S.-Russia diplomatic relationship and how it changed under the Trump administration.
Column Explains How Tom Hanks Could Be Anti-Racist — Not Just Non-Racist
Actor Tom Hanks wrote an essay calling for more widespread teaching of Black American history, leading to NPR's Eric Deggans' response: Tom Hanks Is A Non-Racist. It's Time For Him To Be Anti-Racist.
Southern Baptist Leaders Meet To Reckon With Issues Like Sexual Abuse In The Church
Southern Baptists are meeting in Nashville for their annual gathering. A contentious year, they're addressing the denomination's response to sexual abuse in the church and broader cultural issues.
States Are Fighting Over How To Use The $195 Billion From The Federal Government
States have begun receiving an unprecedented amount of federal money — $195 billion total. But now many are fighting over how exactly they're allowed to use it.