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.
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.
HBO Releases A 'Perry Mason' Makeover
HBO has released a 1930s-era noir mystery series starring Matthew Rhys. The new series has reimagined 1950s courtroom drama, Perry Mason.
Prosecutors Call To End Conflict Of Interest Between Police Unions And Attorneys
Some California prosecutors are calling for an end a practice of police unions donating to political campaigns of district attorneys — those who will invariably hear cases of police misconduct.
Minnesota Police Reforms Stumble In Legislature
Minnesota legislators have adjourned a special session without passing any of the police reform proposals they debated after the killing of George Floyd. The partisan differences prevented a deal.
NASCAR Fans React To A Noose Left In Bubba Wallace's Garage
A noose was found in the garage of NASCAR's only black driver in the top circuit Sunday. And a delayed race at Talladega Monday became the first real test of NASCAR's ban of the Confederate flag.
Reasons Behind U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's Firing
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrea Bernstein, a co-host of the Trump Inc. podcast for WNYC, about what led to the firing of Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.