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.
Inspired By Northern Ireland, Poet Tess Taylor Suggests 'Art As Civic Repair'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with poet Tess Taylor, discussing her proposal for the U.S. moving political division through the arts.
'In The Heights' Box Office Fizzle May Indicate An Audience Seeking Familiar Faces
The screen adaptation of In the Heights opened to less-than-expected box office results. Those numbers may indicate what audiences are looking for as theaters reopen this summer.
'Kinship Families' In Vermont Mourn Their Biggest Advocate, Lost To COVID-19
The U.S. has seen about 600,000 COVID-19 deaths. Lynn Granger of Milton, Vt., was a tireless advocate for "kinship families:" people raising children on behalf of relatives or friends who are unable.
San Francisco Is Over 70% Vaccinated — But It's Not Quite Time To Pop The Champagne
Over 70% of San Francisco residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. Public health officials say that's good, but are still continuing efforts to reach their unvaccinated population.
Encore: Compilation Of Old Tunes Is 'An Alternate History Of The World's Music'
NPR's Ari Shapiro looks back on his talk with Jonathan Ward on his 100-track compilation of early recordings from around the world called Excavated Shellac: An Alternate History of the World's Music.
1 Dead, 3 Injured After SUV Driver Plowed Into Protesters In Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating after a driver plowed into protesters near the site where a Black man was killed by sheriff's deputies in early June. One person was killed and three were injured.
Media Leaders Met With Merrick Garland To Discuss Secret Leak Investigations
Attorney General Merrick Garland met with The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post — all news organizations that the Justice Department secretly investigated in search of leaks.
Oil Train Disaster Near Seattle May Have Been Caused By Sabotage
An oil train derailment near Seattle is under investigation. In late 2020, 10 tanker cars went off the rails. Now, the rail workers unions says they believe the disaster was caused by sabotage.
Biden Has Yet To End The Business Of Detaining Immigrants As He Promised, Critics Say
President Biden pledged during his election campaign to end privately-run immigration detention centers. But advocates say his administration is not following through on his promises.
Former NATO Commander Says NATO Alliance Has 'Woken Up' To Cybersecurity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adm. James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about the NATO summit and the state of the global alliance.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Offers Advice, Lessons Ahead Of Biden-Putin Summit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about the summit between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.