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.
Federal Immigration Agency, TSA Face Budget Shortfalls During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic may force federal agencies to lay off some workers. The agency that handles citizenship applications has announced furloughs, and the TSA is offering early retirements.
Orange County Education Board Member On Her Vote For Schools To Reopen Without Masks
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Lisa Sparks, a member of the Orange County, Calif., Board of Education, about why she approves of the plan to reopen public schools without masks or social distancing.
2 Somali-Americans Become Public School Principals In Minnesota For The 1st Time
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Akram Osman and Abdirizak Abdi about becoming two of the first Somali-American public school principals in Minnesota, a state with a large Somali population.
A Look At Pandemic's Impact On Recovery For Alcoholism And Drug Addiction
People in recovery for alcoholism and drug addiction have been hit hard by challenges of social distancing. Laura Bratton shares how the pandemic has affected her recovery and her support system.
2 Female Firsts At Supreme Court Are Stepping Down
The Supreme Court announced the first women to hold two prominent positions at the court are retiring. Pamela Talkin is the court's marshal; Christine Luchok Fallon is its reporter of decisions.
Federal Government Resumes Capital Punishment, Executes Daniel Lee
The government executed Daniel Lee, who was convicted of murdering three people, by lethal injection — marking the resumption of federal capital punishment for the first time in 17 years.
California To Shut Down Indoor Activities Amid New Surge In Coronavirus Cases
California's governor on Monday has ordered to shut down indoor restaurants, bars and many other businesses, after reopening in late May has led to a surge in coronavirus cases.
USS Bonhomme Richard Keeps Burning At The San Diego Naval Base
A ship at the San Diego Naval Base continues to burn after a fire broke out on board Sunday morning. The USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship, was undergoing maintenance at the base.
An Activist Shares Her Reaction To Washington NFL Team Finally Retiring Its Name
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Crystal Echo Hawk, an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, about the Washington NFL team's announcement that it will retire its name and mascot.
NPR Analysis: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Arriving Too Late
A new NPR analysis has found that at least 65,000 mail-in ballots have been rejected during primaries held so far this year, because they arrived too late — often through no fault of the voter.