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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.
Federal Appeals Court Orders To Drop Michael Flynn's Case
by Carrie Johnson
A federal appeals court ordered a lower-court judge to dismiss the case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, raising questions about the Justice Department's independence.
Senate Minority Leader Comments On The Republicans' Failed Police Reform Bill
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about why Democrats voted down the Republicans' police reform bill in the Senate.
Trump Administration Says It's Up To Israel To Annex Parts Of West Bank
by Michele Kelemen
Countries at the United Nations Security Council have condemned Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, but the Trump administration says it is up to Israel.
President Trump's H1-B Visa Freeze Cancels Plans Of Indian Tech Workers
by Lauren Frayer
The majority of recipients of H-1B visas that were temporarily frozen by President Trump are Indians. This freeze is forcing Indian tech workers to scrap plans to move to the U.S. for jobs in IT.
A Cluster Of The Coronavirus Cases In Beijing Is Traced Back To A Produce Market
by Emily Feng
More than 250 coronavirus cases in the last two weeks have been linked back to the sprawling produce market in Beijing. The city is sparing no measure to contain the outbreak.
'The Father Of Sleep Science' Dr. William Dement Dies At 91
Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, who was known as "the father of sleep science," died after a heart procedure on June 14 at the age of 91.
NPR Books Summer Reader Poll To Focus On Books For Kids This Year
by Petra Mayer
This year NPR Books Summer Reader Poll is all about books for the youngest readers. People can nominate their favorite books at npr.org/kidsbooks. The results are expected by mid-August.
How To Reduce Stress In Children Stuck At Home This Summer
by Patti Neighmond
Children keep staying mostly at home, as the pandemic continues with hot spots emerging around the country. With daycare and summer camps up in the air, many children are facing confusion and stress.
Three Northeastern States To Require Travelers To Self-Quarantine Upon Arrival
by Brian Mann
Three Northeastern states — New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — say they will require travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days if they come from states where COVID-19 is surging.
President Trump Declares The 'Phase One' Of Trade Deal With China Is 'Fully Intact'
by Scott Horsley
President Trump declared that the trade deal with China is still on, despite growing friction between the two countries. China has increased purchases of U.S. goods but is still short of its promises.
Bayer Agrees To Settle Thousands Of Lawsuits Filed Over Its Weed Killer
by Dan Charles
Bayer has agreed Wednesday to settle lawsuits from people who say that they got cancer from the company's most widely used weed killer. The company will pay more than $10 billion.