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Supreme Court allows quick third-country deportations, for now
by Adrian Florido
The Supreme Court blocked a court order requiring 15 days notice — enough time to contact their lawyers — to individuals the Trump administration is trying to deport to countries other than their own.
Do Elected Sheriffs Have Outsized Power In The U.S.?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with researcher Brenda Choresi Carter and Supervisor Koran Saines of Loudon County, Va., about the role of elected sheriffs in local law enforcement.
Cardboard Cutouts, Loud Noises Bring Fandom To Baseball Stadiums
With Major League Baseball stadiums empty due to coronavirus restrictions, teams are pumping in crowd noise and fans are finding a way to attend — in cardboard form.
Amid 2 Crises, Lebanon Hurtles Toward Mass Poverty
by Ruth Sherlock
A currency collapse is raising prices for everything and an overall economic collapse is making imported meat soar to about $25 a pound, driving Lebanese to the brink.
Adrian Tomine's New Memoir: 'The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Cartoonist'
by Andrew Limbong
Cartoonist Adrian Tomine's new memoir highlights the many sad and lonely moments he's had on book tour.
Schools Face Shortage Of Nurses As Districts Consider Reopening
NPR's Michel Martin talks with National Association of School Nurses Executive Director Donna Mazyck about the challenges facing school nurses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Portland NAACP President On Protests As A 'White Spectacle'
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Portland NAACP President E. D. Mondainé about ongoing protests taking place there — and the federal government's response to them.
AG William Barr's Work In Expanded Use Of Federal Agents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Rohde, executive editor of The New Yorker, about Attorney General William Barr's views on the role of the president in preserving law and order.
How The Role Of The Department Of Homeland Security Has Evolved
by Greg Myre
The Department of Homeland Security was created to guard against terrorism in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. But now some government agents are confronting protesters in U.S. cities.
Alone In The Wild: Long-Distance Endurance Runs Gain Popularity During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Anna Wiederkehr of FiveThirtyEight about the growing popularity of long-distance endurance runs during the pandemic.
City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle
by Will Stone
The only hospital in Yakima, Wash., nearly reached its capacity in June due to the coronavirus. But the community took action and now offers lessons on how to bring hospitalizations down.
Taylor Swift Releases New Album, 'Folklore'
by Ann Powers
Taylor Swift surprised her fans and released a new album Friday. Folklore is her eighth studio album.
Residents Split On Presence Of Federal Agents In Kansas City, Mo.
by Frank Morris
Federal agents are headed to Kansas City, Mo., to help with the spike in violent crime. Some locals embrace the move, but others worry agents' presence may lead to confrontations.