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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
Separated Families Meet In The Middle Of The Rio Grande During 'Hugs Not Walls' Event
by Mallory Falk
Along the Rio Grande, about 200 families separated by their legal status briefly reunited in the middle of the river over the weekend. It was part of an event called "Hugs Not Walls."
American Airlines Is Canceling Almost 1,000 Flights In July
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider on the repercussions of American Airlines canceling flights this summer due to turbulent weather and being understaffed.
A Censored Sex Scene In 'Harley Quinn' Sparks Debate On Depictions Of Female Pleasure
by Glen Weldon
Creators of the HBO Max series Harley Quinn said executives blocked a scene where Batman performs oral sex on Catwoman, sparking a social media conversation about censorship of female pleasure.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Reshape The Face Of College Athletics
by Nina Totenberg
Faced with the prospect of reshaping college athletics, the U.S. Supreme Court issued potentially transformative ruling Monday in a case that pitted college athletes against the NCAA.
How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves
As a sweltering heat wave hits much of the West Coast, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the health risks of exposure to extreme heat.
In The Philippines, Keeping Non-Coronavirus Patients Out Of Hospitals May Be Crucial
by Ashley Westerman
As the pandemic continues to ravage the Philippines, a medical emergency response team in the Metro Manila area is working to keep as many non-coronavirus patients out of the hospitals as possible.
India Hits Lowest Daily COVID-19 Tally In 3 Months
by Lauren Frayer
India confirmed its lowest daily coronavirus tally Monday in nearly three months, as it ramps up vaccinations and makes them free for all adults.
Biden Wants Answers About COVID-19's Origin — But Pressuring China Could Backfire
by Will Stone
The Biden Administration has asked the World Health Organization to push China harder for answers about what started COVID-19. But some experts say increased public pressure on China may backfire.
U.S. Athletes Competing In Olympic Trials For A Shot At Tokyo
by Tom Goldman
The delayed Tokyo Olympics will begin in July. Despite continued COVID-19 uncertainty surrounding the games, U.S. athletes are going through the Olympic trials for the right to compete in Tokyo.
In 'She Memes Well,' Quinta Brunson Describes The Difficult Path To Her Comedy Career
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor and stand up comedian Quinta Brunson about her first book, an essay collection called She Memes Well.
Party With The U.S., Eh?: Canada To Ease Border Restrictions
by Emma Jacobs
Canada announced the first easing of pandemic restrictions on its border with the U.S.