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.
Employees Send A Letter To CDC Director About Racism At The Workplace
More than 1,000 employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have signed a letter to CDC Director Robert Redfield about a culture of racism at the agency.
Louisiana Issues Statewide Mask Order Amid Polarization Of Officials On The Issue
Louisiana's governor announced a statewide mask order over the weekend. But local politicians have been sparring over mask-wearing since even before the order, mirroring a nationwide debate.
President Trump Questions Dr. Fauci's Expertise, Retweets A Conspiracy Theory
Trump is questioning the expertise of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the top public health officials in the U.S. — but the White House denies that it is part of a campaign against Dr. Fauci.
Spike In Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms Intensive Care Units At Florida Hospitals
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. David J. De La Zerda, director of the medical intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, about the surge in coronavirus patients at Florida's hospitals.
How To Stop Police Officers From Getting New Police Jobs After Misconduct
Recent protests have revived a longtime campaign to create a national system to track police misconduct and make sure those who lose their license can't find another police job in other states.
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.
Sudan Introduces Wide-Reaching Reforms To Move Away From Strict Islamist Rule
Sudan has upended decades of strict Islamist governance by spiking apostasy laws and making female genital mutilation illegal. In addition, it will allow non-Muslims to drink alcohol.
When Schools Reopen, Grandparent Caregiver's Safest Choice Is Home Schooling
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Keith Lowhorne, a caregiver to his three young grandchildren, about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Life Kit: Planning For The End Of A Life
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. NPR's Life Kit offers tips for starting an advanced directive to prepare for a good death.