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Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
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.
To Make Birding Inclusive, Some Birds Will Need New Names Without Colonial Roots
by Jeff St. Clair
Across the country, efforts are underway to change the names of birds that commemorate a colonial and racist past. It's part of an effort to move birdwatching away from being a mainly white activity.
Neck And Neck In The Polls, Peru's Presidential Candidates Are Far Apart Politically
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andrés Calderón, an independent lawyer and journalist, to check in about the Peruvian presidential election.
Government Collaboration Needed To Prevent Ransomware Attacks
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christopher D. Roberti, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's authority on cybersecurity, about how businesses are handling the threat of ransomware attacks.
Virginia, New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries May Test Parties' Fractures
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Geoffrey Skelley, elections analyst at FiveThirtyEight, about the gubernatorial primaries taking place tomorrow in Virginia and New Jersey.
Afghan Translators Fear Retribution If They Aren't Relocated Before U.S. Withdraws
by Michele Kelemen
Thousands of Afghan interpreters, who helped the U.S. military in its two decades in the country, may be at risk. There are growing calls on Capitol Hill to help them relocate to the United States.
Simone Biles Becomes Winningest Gymnast In History
Simone Biles has won her seventh U.S. title, making her the most decorated gymnast ever. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with sportswriter Liz Clarke about Biles' outstanding career and Olympic effort.
Jeff Bezos' Space Trek Could Usher In New Era Of Space Tourism
by Geoff Brumfiel
Jeff Bezos announced that he will make a brief trip into space next month. The launch could herald a new era of space tourism.
Remembering Hak Phlong, A Survivor Of The Cambodian Genocide Who Died Of COVID-19
Hak Phlong was a survivor of the Cambodian genocide and a beloved member of Chicago's Cambodian American community. She died of COVID-19 in December 2020.
Blueberries In Danger: Temperatures In Maine Spike To Scorching 90s
by Fred Bever
Temperatures are reaching into the 90s in Maine as the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S bakes in unseasonably hot weather.
How To Be A Citizen: Education
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kenisha Tucker, co-founder of the Hidden Figures of Madison, a project that highlights the contributions of African Americans to the history of Madison, N.J.
Religious Leaders On How The Pandemic Affected Their Congregations
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, the Rev. Thomas McKenzie and Imam Rizwan Ali about the impact the pandemic has had on them and their congregations.
'Atlantic' Editor Says America Has A Drinking Problem
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Kate Julian about her recent piece in The Atlantic, titled "America Has a Drinking Problem."