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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
Why A 2014 Investigation Into War Crimes In Israel And Gaza Is Still Unfinished
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Diane Orentlicher, international law professor at American University, about the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Israel and Gaza.
Cryptocurrency Has Raised Environmental Concerns — Local Governments Are Stepping In
by Megan Myscofski
Even before Elon Musk got woke to how much dirty power Bitcoin consumes, local governments were moving to regulate crypto miners. Public pushback will be likely as crypto is branded carbon-intensive.
U.S. Gold Gymnast Simone Biles Keeps Rewriting The Record Book
Christine Brennan, USA Today sports journalist, explains why Simone Biles' Yurchenko double pike feat on Saturday was remarkable — and why it wasn't awarded as such.
Taiwan Faces Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
by John Ruwitch
Early in the pandemic, Taiwan was praised for handling COVID-19 exceptionally well. Now, Taiwan is struggling through its worst bout of coronavirus yet.
Couple Wed 70 Years Died Together, From COVID-19
Dick and Shirley Meek celebrated their 70 years of marriage in December of 2020. The following month, both died of COVID-19 within minutes of each other.
For Philadelphia Band Low Cut Connie, Music Became A Pandemic Support Group
Last year, cooped up at home, the band Low Cut Connie began to stream performances. Before long, they turned into a musical support group for fans coping with the pandemic.
George Floyd's Impact On The Fight For Racial Justice
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author and police misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie about how having George Floyd as a symbol in the fight against racial injustice impacts the wider movement.
Blinken Has Promised More Aid For Palestinians, Continued Support For Israel
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised more aid for the Palestinians and continued support for Israel as he follows up in the region during the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
Biden Met With George Floyd's Family With Policing Bill Stuck In Limbo
by Juana Summers
President Biden met with the family of George Floyd Tuesday. He hoped to mark the first anniversary of Floyd's murder with passage of a policing bill, but it remains in limbo on Capitol Hill.
South Philly's Chefs 'Steak' A Claim for Longest Hoagie
A group of chefs in South Philly's Italian Market set out to break the record for world's longest cheesesteak Monday. The resulting hoagie spanned three blocks, but may not meet Guinness' standards.
For Americans With Family In Gaza And Israel, The Faraway Conflict Hit Home
by Connor Donevan
For Americans with family in Israel and Gaza, the recent fighting there hit close to home. Despite the cease-fire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.
Remembrances Of George Floyd's Life Held In Minneapolis On Anniversary Of His Death
by Jon Collins
On the anniversary of his death, George Floyd's family speaks about his legacy. In Minneapolis, the family and others are finding ways to honor him and his impact.