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.
Democrats Hope To Win Over Kent County, Mich., In November
Kent County, Mich. — a home to Betsy DeVos and Gerald Ford — has long been a loyal Republican stronghold. But it is also a suburban place that Democrats think they can win this November.
NASCAR: Its History Of Racism And Relations With The Confederate Flag
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Daniel Pierce, a NASCAR historian and a University of North Carolina, Asheville professor, about the history of racism and the Confederate flag in stock car racing.
South Korea Admits Keeping Personal Data Of 2015 MERS Outbreak Patients
South Korean health authorities say they are storing personal data of 2015 MERS outbreak patients. Privacy advocates say this is illegal and a flaw in a mostly successful contact tracing system.
Former Coal Miner Jack Horne Dies From Advanced Black Lung Disease
Former coal miner Jack Horne of Kentucky died last week from advanced black lung disease at the age of 66. Horne was featured last year in an NPR and PBS Frontline investigation into the epidemic.
How To Spot Sacred Practices In Everyday Life
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with author Casper ter Kuile about his new book, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices.
The Pandemic Leaves Many States In Big Budget Trouble
States nationwide are facing $200 billion in lost revenue due to stalled economies during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are asking the federal government to step in, or they say big cuts are ahead.
Temperatures Above The Arctic Circle Hit Record High
Temperatures in a Siberian town were reported to hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. That would be a record for the highest temperature documented above the Arctic Circle.
Scientists Say The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Worsened Deforestation Worldwide
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases, and the current coronavirus pandemic may actually make the trend worse.
Top Federal Health Officials Testify In The House On The U.S. Coronavirus Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top federal health officials have testified Tuesday in the House. The committee is probing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How The Port Of Los Angeles Is Coming Back To Life After The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, about how the port has been doing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Seattle Protesters Complicate Investigation Into Shootings In 'Autonomous Zone'
Recent shootings in Seattle's "autonomous zone" are proving difficult to investigate. The mayor is now telling protesters to go home. She plans to send the police back to their precinct there.