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 The Widespread Mask Use Could Slow The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, a staff writer for the New Yorker, about the efficacy of different face masks and why masks remain essential in dealing with the coronavirus.
LMPD Releases Nearly Blank Report From The Night Of Breonna Taylor's Killing
The Louisville Metro Police Department has released a report from the night the police officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor. It contains almost no information.
Nothing Like SARS: Researchers Warn The Coronavirus Will Not Fade Away Anytime Soon
There was early hope that the coronavirus could be contained and eliminated. But researchers now believe the virus is likely to be a continuing threat until a vaccine is developed.
President Trump To Hold A Roundtable On Race Relations And Policing In Dallas
President Trump is scheduled to hold a roundtable Thursday in Dallas to talk about "historic economic, health and justice disparities" in the wake of protests sparked by George Floyd's death.
Amazon Announces 1-Year Moratorium On Police Use Of Its Facial-Recognition Technology
Amazon announced Wednesday it is halting the use of its facial recognition technology by the police. Sudden shifts by major tech companies follow mass protests calling for police reform.
President Trump Authorizes Sanctions Against International Criminal Court Officials
President Trump has authorized sanctions against officials of the International Criminal Court involved in any investigations involving U.S. personnel.
New UMD President Steps Into The Job Amid Crisis
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Darryll Pines, a new president of the University of Maryland, about him stepping into the position in the middle of the pandemic and economic crisis.
Public Health Officials Encounter Harassment And Threats For Using Contact Tracing
Public health officials have been harassed and threatened for using contact tracing and other strategies to contain the spread of the coronavirus. They say the threats are based on misinformed fears.
Will Nationwide Protests Drive Up The Coronavirus Cases?
The nationwide demonstrations have caused concerns about a possible surge in the coronavirus cases. It would depend on how well everyone sticks to practices that keep the virus in check.
Chief of the Houston Police Department Comments On Policing Reforms
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chief of the Houston Police Department Art Acevedo about his Wednesday testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.