Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from prison in El Salvador
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.
15 Women Speak Out About Culture Of Sexual Harassment Within Washington NFL Team
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Liz Clarke of The Washington Post about her article where 15 former female employees spoke on the culture of sexual harassment within the Washington NFL team.
The Story Of A Memorial: The African Burial Ground In New York
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Blakey, anthropology and American studies professor at the College of William & Mary, about the African Burial Ground found in Lower Manhattan in 1991.
GOP To Scale Down Republican National Convention
Party leaders said the Republican National Convention in Florida will have a much smaller crowd than President Trump had been planning on and will include temperature checks and coronavirus testing.
Federal Unemployment Benefits To Expire Soon. What's Next?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with three workers from different parts of the country about the federal CARES Act unemployment benefits expiring at the end of July.
Satellite Images Show Who's To Blame For Most Of The Deforestation In Brazil
Satellite images show that a small minority of farmers are responsible for most of the deforestation in Brazil. Scientists are calling on international grain traders to stop buying from those farmers.
Scientists Discover A New Material For Cleaning Up Oil Spills
Scientists have come up with a novel material for cleaning up oil spills on land. Mats of human hair and dog fur successfully absorb oil from hard surfaces — but not so well from sand.
Floridians Get Coronavirus Test Results Slowly. Pro Athletes Are Tested Regularly
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida, and many residents have to wait too long for test results. Meanwhile, NBA and Major League Soccer players in Orlando are being tested regularly and quickly.
Arkansas Health Secretary On The Surge Of Coronavirus Cases In The State
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Arkansas' outgoing health secretary, about coronavirus cases in his state and his new job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Is It Finally A Good Time To Kill The Penny? Some Say It Is
The United States is experiencing a shortage of coins. And people who have been trying to get the U.S. Mint to ditch the penny for years say it is the perfect time to try again.
African American Cultural Heritage Fund Awards Grants To Preserve Black History
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Fund, on the awarding of grants to 27 places across the U.S. to preserve Black history.
Pompeo's Vision Of Human Rights May Hurt LGBTQ, Women's Rights, Critics Say
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unveiled his vision of how the U.S. should redefine its advocacy of human rights — stressing religion. Critics say it could endanger abortion rights and LGBTQ equality.