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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
Her Newspaper Article Saved His Family — And Inspired Him To Follow Her Path
Katy Muldoon wrote a profile of the Aleaziz family in Portland, Ore., in the '90s. That story inspired Hamed Aleaziz to become an immigration journalist. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with both of them.
Georgia Lawmakers Come Back To Work Amid Protests Over Brooks' And Arbery's Deaths
Georgia lawmakers met Monday to debate a hate crimes bill, police reform and a budget amid protests following the killings of Rayshard Brooks and Ahmaud Arbery.
Who Should Pay For COVID-19 Tests?
by Blake Farmer
Congress required health plans to fully cover COVID-19 testing, but insurance companies say they should only have to pay if tests are "medically necessary" or ordered by a doctor.
Russian Court Convicts An American Of Spying
by Greg Myre
A Russian court has convicted an American, Paul Whelan, Monday of spying and sentenced him to 16 years of hard labor. The case could have repercussions for the already troubled U.S.-Russia relations.
IRS Workers Return To Office Work, Face A Whole Host Of Challenges
by Brian Naylor
Some government employees are starting to return to office work after the coronavirus pandemic. At the IRS, which is preparing for next month's tax filing deadline, workers face a host of challenges.
Trans Rights Activist Comments On The Supreme Court Ruling
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kris Hayashi of the Transgender Law Center about Monday's Supreme Court ruling and other issues trans people are facing right now.
How The Supreme Court's Ruling May Affect The Trump Administration's Actions
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
The Supreme Court's Monday ruling may have an immediate effect on actions taken by the Trump administration, including a rule change that removed discrimination protections for LGBTQ in health care.
Philippine Journalist Maria Ressa Found Guilty Of Cyber Libel
by Julie McCarthy
The renowned Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been convicted of cyber libel in Manila for an online article from 2012. Critics say the president has intentions to inhibit free press.
Sex Discrimination Case Plaintiff Comments On The Supreme Court's Decision
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gerald Bostock, one of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court's sex discrimination cases, and Thomas Mew, Bostock's attorney. The Court ruled in Bostock's favor Monday.
The Family Of Rayshard Brooks Speaks Out About His Death
by Emily Green (WABE)
Rayshard Brooks' family spoke out Monday about his death. A police officer shot him from behind after a scuffle when Brooks grabbed a taser. The officer was fired, and the police chief stepped down.
Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Protects LGBTQ Workers From Sex Discrimination
by Nina Totenberg
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bars sex discrimination in the workplace, also protects LGBTQ employees.